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Title: Fitting Quadangle Frame Decals ( Placement, Soapy Water, Dry ? )
Post by: nobby on May 08, 2021, 12:12 PM

My Quadangle build is all finished bar the decals. I must admit I'm more than a little apprehensive about the job, so can anybody offer any advice ?

A couple of people have told me they apply dry, and that the biggest headache is trying not to crease the fork decals where they go over the bend of the fork near the headstock ?

As always thanks in advance. Norm

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Title: Re: Fitting Quadangle Frame Decals ( Placement, Soapy Water, Dry ? )
Post by: CustardLips on May 08, 2021, 03:08 PM

I always put new decals on a f&f before rebuilding a bike... it's much easier.
I also use soapy water... give you a much better chance of sliding them into the correct position.  :daumenhoch:

Don't put em on dry.  "nono"

Title: Re: Fitting Quadangle Frame Decals ( Placement, Soapy Water, Dry ? )
Post by: nobby on May 08, 2021, 03:11 PM

Quote from: CustardLips on May 08, 2021, 03:08 PM

I always put new decals on a f&f before rebuilding a bike... it's much easier.
I also use soapy water... give you a much better chance of sliding them into the correct position.  :daumenhoch:

Don't put em on dry.  "nono"

Thanks for the heads up regarding soapy water.  :daumenhoch:

I did plan to fit the decals before building, but worried about bashing them when building the bike.

Title: Re: Fitting Quadangle Frame Decals ( Placement, Soapy Water, Dry ? )
Post by: deeman on May 08, 2021, 04:18 PM

Soapy water all day long...make sure you have a good soft 'squeegee' to disperse the water...

Title: Re: Fitting Quadangle Frame Decals ( Placement, Soapy Water, Dry ? )
Post by: Quadog on May 08, 2021, 05:24 PM

stunning colour looks brilliant  :4_17_5:

Title: Re: Fitting Quadangle Frame Decals ( Placement, Soapy Water, Dry ? )
Post by: nobby on May 09, 2021, 01:10 AM

All done, soapy water on the clear decals, and a hair dryer on the rub on's ( forks ).

Thanks for all the advice guys  :daumenhoch:

Apologies to Brett and Scott, as I'll be bending your ears again when I start the next build.

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Title: Re: Fitting Quadangle Frame Decals ( Placement, Soapy Water, Dry ? )
Post by: Quadog on May 09, 2021, 10:46 AM

Good job looks great  "wantit"

Title: Re: Fitting Quadangle Frame Decals ( Placement, Soapy Water, Dry ? )
Post by: brettypeeps on May 11, 2021, 12:00 AM

Looking good :)  explosion

Title: Re: Fitting Quadangle Frame Decals ( Placement, Soapy Water, Dry ? )
Post by: Midschoolfool on May 11, 2021, 01:56 PM

Next build  :LolLolLolLol:

Welcome to the slippery slope !

Title: Re: Fitting Quadangle Frame Decals ( Placement, Soapy Water, Dry ? )
Post by: nobby on May 11, 2021, 03:38 PM

Quote from: Midschoolfool on May 11, 2021, 01:56 PM

Next build  :LolLolLolLol:

Welcome to the slippery slope !

Curtis Pro F+F that needs dressing.

Need to replace the 18 year old kitchen for my beloved before i dare spend anymore money on rebuilds  :angel:

Title: Re: Fitting Quadangle Frame Decals ( Placement, Soapy Water, Dry ? )
Post by: MrD on May 31, 2021, 09:12 PM

Looks Great Nobby :-) fistblump

MrD