gizzsdad
05-23-11, 10:54 AM
I have hand built wheels that I love, but they came without decals/stickers. I ordered the decals from the rim manufacturer. Any hints from experienced hands about getting the decals on straight and w/o wrinkles??
Bicycle Mechanics - Stickers on rims
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rogerstg
05-23-11, 11:45 AM
Spray soapy water on the area, then gently apply the decal. The water will allow you to move the decal into place. Once in place, work out bubbles then press more firmly and it will stick. Let dry for an hour or so before using the bike.
skilsaw
05-23-11, 05:31 PM
Rogerstd advice is excellent for decals.
If you get stickers, just peel and stick.
Forget the soapy water. It will just screw things up.
If you get stickers, just peel and stick.
Forget the soapy water. It will just screw things up.
JanMM
05-23-11, 06:06 PM
Make sure the surface is nice and clean before applying stickers. Or decals.
Am I wrong to habitually remove stickers from wheels?
Am I wrong to habitually remove stickers from wheels?
JiveTurkey
05-23-11, 06:21 PM
Am I wrong to habitually remove stickers from wheels?
I'm wrong there with you on this.
I'm wrong there with you on this.
ScottNotBombs
05-23-11, 06:59 PM
I'm wrong there with you on this.
+2
+2
Booger1
05-24-11, 02:50 PM
We don't need no stinkin badges...I mean stickers.
Soapy water trick works with decals and stickers.
Soapy water trick works with decals and stickers.
rogerstg
05-25-11, 04:12 AM
Forget the soapy water. It will just screw things up.
You should probably try it before insisting it won't work because you couldn't be more wrong. ;)
You should probably try it before insisting it won't work because you couldn't be more wrong. ;)
LesterOfPuppets
05-25-11, 10:39 AM
Soaps can degrade fastness of stickers.
Instructions for some Cad-Cut adhesive film I have include this tip:
wash with 1 ounce of synthetic detergent per gallon of lukewarm water. Avoid soaps or preparations that contain waxes, oils, lotions or conditioners.
Instructions for some Cad-Cut adhesive film I have include this tip:
wash with 1 ounce of synthetic detergent per gallon of lukewarm water. Avoid soaps or preparations that contain waxes, oils, lotions or conditioners.
Kimmo
05-26-11, 12:57 AM
I doubt the soapy water is a good idea... pretty sure you're sposed to ensure the surface is clean and dry.
My advice is to lightly press down on the centre of the sticker while holding the edges, that way you only have to worry about its position at first... then you can worry about the angle before applying pressure from the centre outwards.
My advice is to lightly press down on the centre of the sticker while holding the edges, that way you only have to worry about its position at first... then you can worry about the angle before applying pressure from the centre outwards.