Any tip for installing sticker

[Macfast]

Had my lower cowling painted. Bought a factory sticker

Now is time to install Factory sticker. Any pointers on how to do it right?
This is an expensive sticker{for me} and I dont want to mess it up.
Looks to me like you only have one shot to get it right.
How do you keep it straight and also is their a trick to keeping air bubbles out?
Thanks

 

[Macfast]

Please Help Me, Help Me Please

 

[tinbender0]

I paid a graphics shop to do mine,,,,, still didn't get it perfect

 

[johnnycrash]

Maybe someone will chime in that has actually done this before with a busa ... but in my old motocross days I always had to put new number plate backgrounds on whenever I got a new bike (every other year).  

I'd peel the sticker backing off, soak the whole sticker in soapy water (dishwashing detergent), and then place it.  Then using a little plastic thingy I got at Autozone I'd push all the airbubbles out from under the sticker.  The soap will allow the whole sticker to move so that you can get it just where you want it.  

It takes several days to dry, but once it does it's as sticky as if you hadn't used the soapy water.  It was a tedious process but if you've got the patience it works great.

Hope that helps somewhat.

 

[BusaSamurai]

Take a spray bottle you can get at walmart .Mix water and 1 drop of dawn detergent mix up . Spray back of sticker and panel . Apply sticker and squeegee . Leave in the sun will be dry in about 15 minutes . Easiest thing to do is measure it out and dry stick with some scotch tape .Mark outsides on panel with grease pencil . Patience my friend take your time and it will be right ...


BusaSamurai
( P & D Vinyl )

 

[Macfast]

Thank you, Thank you very much {ELVIS voice}
Never would have thought of the water technic.seems like that would take away the stick-um But it makes a lot of since being able to move it, getting it just right and using the squeegee to force out air bubbles and water
Always wondered how the factory gets them perfect every time
I thank you again I'll let you know how it turns out

 

[Revolution]

+1 what busasamurai said

squeegie from center out.

 

[bigoltool]

I do this all the time with my Tankslapper kit. But I use a mix of 70/30 water /Alcohol with a few drops of dish soap. Works great!

 

[GIXERHP]

(BusaSamurai @ Jun. 04 2007,13:05) Take a spray bottle you can get at walmart .Mix water and 1 drop of dawn detergent mix up . Spray back of sticker and panel . Apply sticker and squeegee . Leave in the sun will be dry in about 15 minutes . Easiest thing to do is measure it out and dry stick with some scotch tape .Mark outsides on panel with grease pencil . Patience my friend take your time and it will be right ...


                                                              BusaSamurai
                                                               ( P & D Vinyl )

+1

 

[Tango1300]

Just be sure not to use too much soap... I just had to install my stickers and they come a little larger so the edges are going to run over.

 

[Macfast]

One more question.
This is a two part sticker backing and front
When you peel the back off and use the water to get it just right, Do you wait till it dries before pealing the protective clear sheet that covers the sticker? seems like the sticker would lift if you tried when wet.

 

[hbr]

Macfastest

3 part sticker? Peel the back then apply the solution, get it in the right position and leave the whole thing to dry. Try peeling the "top" piece when it's dry and stuck where you want it.

or................bring it over this weekend and we'll put it on

 

[Macfast]

Todd,
Two part sticker thanks for the info.
Can you come out and play this weekend?

 

[Shibumi]

(BusaSamurai @ Jun. 04 2007,15:05) Take a spray bottle you can get at walmart .Mix water and 1 drop of dawn detergent mix up . Spray back of sticker and panel . Apply sticker and squeegee . Leave in the sun will be dry in about 15 minutes . Easiest thing to do is measure it out and dry stick with some scotch tape .Mark outsides on panel with grease pencil . Patience my friend take your time and it will be right ...


BusaSamurai
( P & D Vinyl )

+1, apply stickers all the time on glass.

Only suggestion, spray surface, spray adhesive side, AND spray other side- prevents pulling and stretching of sticker when using squeegee!

 

[Macfast]

Todd,
It really is a three part sticker Backing,sticker protective clear cover, Wasn't counting very well last night
Thanks again
Also can you come out and play this weekend

 

[hbr]

(Macfast @ Jun. 05 2007,04:05) Todd,
It really is a three part sticker   Backing,sticker  protective clear cover, Wasn't counting very well last night
Thanks again
Also can you come out and play this weekend

You can't count? 193, 195, 200MPH. Close enough

...........I'll be in town?? Holy smokes, I'LL BE IN TOWN!!
PM sent brudda.

 

[Macfast]

Sticker install is complete. looks perfect used the water trick.
Now time will tell how good it works.
If it dosn't blow off at 190mph then i did a good job.
Will know this weekend
Thanks to all of you

 

[Macfast]

checked my sticker ableality to stay on yesterday. I know it's good to 186 mph
Thank yall for all your help
She is back to her unscratched self-
Same as it ever was
Blue and silver is the FASEST

 

[dadofthree]

Glad it's repaired, I'd ride with ya but wouldn't want ta blow that new sticker off with my Black Busa

 

[burnschevy]

(Macfast @ Jun. 05 2007,07:05) Todd,
It really is a three part sticker   Backing,sticker  protective clear cover, Wasn't counting very well last night
Thanks again
Also can you come out and play this weekend

Hey man, what part in S.C. you live in?