slayer50
09-15-2007, 09:32 AM
Applying Graphics
Items needed: heat gun or hair dryer and the graphics to be applied.
It is important that the graphics be applied in a warm area. Graphics or number plate backgrounds are more pliable and easier to install in warm conditions.
It is also important to have the plastics completely clean and dry before applying the new graphics or backgrounds.
First peel back a small section of the graphic to be applied from the leading edge and fold the backing flat underneath. Now you can lay the sticker flat against the plastic to make sure everything lines up. If there is any screw holes line up the cut outs.
If it all looks good peel back a little more of the backing and keep working your way along making sure to squeeze out any air bubbles. Apply a bit of heat as you go, this softens the sticker and makes it easier to stick on curved sections of your plastics.
Once the whole sticker is applied, squeeze out any air bubbles and give it a good rub down with a rag while applying a bit more heat, this makes sure it has stuck well.
If you find at any point that you have an air bubble that you can't squeeze to the edge, You can pop it with a pin and get rid of the air that way BE CAREFUL AND PATIENT.
I found this tip at http://kickindustriesmx.com/
Items needed: heat gun or hair dryer and the graphics to be applied.
It is important that the graphics be applied in a warm area. Graphics or number plate backgrounds are more pliable and easier to install in warm conditions.
It is also important to have the plastics completely clean and dry before applying the new graphics or backgrounds.
First peel back a small section of the graphic to be applied from the leading edge and fold the backing flat underneath. Now you can lay the sticker flat against the plastic to make sure everything lines up. If there is any screw holes line up the cut outs.
If it all looks good peel back a little more of the backing and keep working your way along making sure to squeeze out any air bubbles. Apply a bit of heat as you go, this softens the sticker and makes it easier to stick on curved sections of your plastics.
Once the whole sticker is applied, squeeze out any air bubbles and give it a good rub down with a rag while applying a bit more heat, this makes sure it has stuck well.
If you find at any point that you have an air bubble that you can't squeeze to the edge, You can pop it with a pin and get rid of the air that way BE CAREFUL AND PATIENT.
I found this tip at http://kickindustriesmx.com/