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applying decals

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Munnyella:
^^^^
True about the soapy water, good especially on clear backing decals,  doesn't always look good straight away, but will dry out clearly in a day or 2.

Tme and cleanliness, confidence and time, good light and space. wash your hands!!!!

skyway67:
thanks for all the great tips guys  ;)

the soapy water sounds scary but i'm sure its well proven ,i'll post some more pics up as the project progresses

here's the bike so far

N13L VV:
mate you are right in what you say about being worriedabout fingerprintson the clear backing , To avoid this tear off a little of the nonstick  backing and use this to hold with your finger and thumb and you will avoid any unwanted finger or thumb prints .  I prefer to apply them dry but the wet way gives you a little more forgiveness if your nervous .   Just take your time and be careful not to crease , bubbles can be sorted but creases will mark the vinyl.  ;)   .    You'll be grand mate ,  :daumenhoch:

Bob_Acid:
I put a drop of washing up liquid in a cup of water and brush that on the frame with a paint brush and it gives you ample slip to move the sucker about  :daumenhoch:

N13L VV:
Also get it perfectly lined up along the central rib of the downtube so its perfectly even on both sides , then smooth down the centre with a squeege or your thumb in a rag then you can slowly work each side down carefully side to side working the air out on the way down.
Heres a pic or two from when i was doing some of mine . 

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