Help! Applying new decals to a Titanium Frame??
09-11-09, 04:07 PM
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Help! Applying new decals to a Titanium Frame??
Can anyone give me the steps? I just acquired a Merlin Ti Frame. Got new decals from Merlin but came with no instructuions. Can anyone help me? Thanks...
09-11-09, 04:31 PM
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I just repainted my Cross Check and applied new decals also. I do not know if applying decals to titanium is any different than applying them to paint, but here is how I did it.
I marked out the area I wanted the decals to go. Making sure they were straight and level. I then cleaned the frame with a degreaser that is normally used before painting cars. It leaves no residue and removes all grease and dirt.
I then peeled the bottom paper off of the decal and pressed the decal onto the frame. I then used my finger to rub the decal firmly into place. Then slowly, starting at a corner, lift the top sheet off the lettering.
I marked out the area I wanted the decals to go. Making sure they were straight and level. I then cleaned the frame with a degreaser that is normally used before painting cars. It leaves no residue and removes all grease and dirt.
I then peeled the bottom paper off of the decal and pressed the decal onto the frame. I then used my finger to rub the decal firmly into place. Then slowly, starting at a corner, lift the top sheet off the lettering.
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No real trick.Make sure the surface is clean and dry. No oil residue. After you apply the decal cover it with clear coat, available at your local auto parts store. What w98seeng said is a +1.
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I did a new set of decals on my Seven Ti frame, and I emailed the factory for their recommendations. Acetone dissolved the old decals in short order. Sevens have a brushed finish, so I rebrushed the whole frame with Scotch Brite pads. Got it looking brand new. A quick rub down with alcohol to remove any dust and residue before applying the new decal set, and its like having a brand new bike, only several thousand dollars cheaper.
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I did a new set of decals on my Seven Ti frame, and I emailed the factory for their recommendations. Acetone dissolved the old decals in short order. Sevens have a brushed finish, so I rebrushed the whole frame with Scotch Brite pads. Got it looking brand new. A quick rub down with alcohol to remove any dust and residue before applying the new decal set, and its like having a brand new bike, only several thousand dollars cheaper.
I wouldn't get started on any project until I got that settled.
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if the decal is large, and you don't want any air bubbles, you can use soapy water on the surface so you can align your decal and squeeze out any air bubbles.
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09-12-09, 06:47 AM
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I actually prefer no decals. I've even removed them from new frames for a cleaner look.
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Got them on... the key is lots of burnishing. Rub, rub, rub.... looks great now though.
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similar in nature to applying window decals.
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