Finally finished the build of the Surly 1x1 frame I bought recently from a bike shop's ebay shop and took it for its maiden ride. Great bike, really pleased, but had to hose it down after a very muddy ride, and the frame decals on the downtube have washed off completely (using a garden hosepipe, no detergent)- it looks like they were new and applied prior to selling so can only assume that they weren't put on properly or something.
The frame was advertised as good condition - and it is generally - have emailed the seller to ask whether they can provide replacement decals, which I don't think is unreasonable and which hopefully they will do.
Assuming I can get a set of replacements, what can I do to make sure they stay put next time?
An alcohol wipe to get rid of any grease on the areas the stickers go on, that's about it I think.
Take a look at slikgraphics.com - they seem to be able to produce anything you want.....
Just buy some orginal ones!
"Billys" have them available from stock, cheap too
gil_ Do you have a link for that site? Thanks
Doh! Ignore last post. Found it..
Take a look at slikgraphics.com
But whatever you do,don't hold your breath....