Post respray (of course I will post the fruits of my labour..well the powdercoater’s up) but…..is there an ‘art’ or any tips on how to line up decals correctly? Or is it really all in the eye? (Im **** if you need a good eye for level etc).

help!

Put the stickers in soapy water. Fit whilst still wet and gently position, get rid of air bubbles. Then let dry. POP.

Check out decal positioning on frame of same make and size (e.g. where in proximity to cable guides, bottle bosses etc.) and be in absolutely no rush whatsoever.

Having a pure mind and a steady hand helps too…..

yup fairy liquid is an old van vinyl graphics trick

Sure??? Surely the adhesive will rollup/lose its adhesiveness? I’m obviously guessing here from a newbie!!

Any tips on what to clean the surface with first? I have some Smirnoff Vodka- would this surfice? (if I rubbed until dry)

The soapy water has no effect at all on the glue, apart from allowing you to cock up and start again.

Those little alcohol wipes are handy for prep, save the vodka to help you keep a steady hand 🙂

THANK YOU guys. Stickers arrive tomorrow. Will wait until weekend to fit when I have lots of time.

I always put one on and then use low tack masking tape to circle the tubes so you get them in the same position on either side….looks naff as if they’re assymetric (or as my old boss used to say…..pissed)

Erm, sorry to ask but soapy as in washing up liquid or milder ‘soap’?

Windowlene window cleaner is also good for positiioning stickers allows you to slide the sticker into place.