Custom Decals?
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Custom Decals?
I picked up a Surly Cross-Check awhile ago, and would like to put on some custom decals. Nothing too fancy, just a black and white logo. As far as I can tell, all the Surly decals are on top of the paint job.
Awhile ago I picked up some inkjet "ultra cling" papers:
https://www.papilio.com/inkjet%20ultr...e%20media.html
There is some kind of adhesive on the backing, although I'm not sure what it is. The manufacturer says it's safe, of course.
I did use it with some success on a bike, but only left it on for a few weeks. What concerns me is that I could need to take the ultra cling off one day, and wind up taking a bunch of paint with it.
Is there a better way to custom decals? Or is this kind of thing pretty much the same as what you'd use with a decal?
Awhile ago I picked up some inkjet "ultra cling" papers:
https://www.papilio.com/inkjet%20ultr...e%20media.html
There is some kind of adhesive on the backing, although I'm not sure what it is. The manufacturer says it's safe, of course.
I did use it with some success on a bike, but only left it on for a few weeks. What concerns me is that I could need to take the ultra cling off one day, and wind up taking a bunch of paint with it.
Is there a better way to custom decals? Or is this kind of thing pretty much the same as what you'd use with a decal?
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ive been wanting to make some waterslide decals, .75 for a standard 8x11 piece of paper you can print on from your inkjet/laserjet printer. theyll come off using windex if you want to remove them.
havent done it yet but should be less icky sticky when you want to remove em
havent done it yet but should be less icky sticky when you want to remove em
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I doubt that any sticker will damage the Surly's powder coat paint. Some might be super hard to take off, but the paint should stick to the frame...