When I was youg, I was into car models, AMT 3 in 1. Occasionally, I would apply the water transfers, which were easy to do with simple slide on after making them wet. Well that was like 30+ years ago., Today I am faced with applying vinyl transfers and at a loss how to do it easily.
The issues is the curve of the tubes and how to temporarily anchor the transfer before applying. The transfers in question are large panels for the Bottecchia seat and down tube. I have a good idea where they need to go but not how to get them there. The others are small enough that I believe I can transfer them easily. I think they should go on last after placing the large panels for desired spacing. I have the directions that include using masking tape as an anchor but no detail beyond a picture and then removing the backing Do I trim the vinyl to the edge all the way around so I can anchor and easily remove the backing? Do I start by anchoring the long edge, which would be on the back side of the tube?

So what is your process?

Here is the frame in question
WP_20160322_007, on Flickr
P1030103, on Flickr