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Not sure if this would be the proper forum to ask this, if not please move it where it should be. Thanks.
On to my question, I recently had new side number plate graphics installed on my bike. The graphics look awesome and are exactly what I was looking for so I don't want it to seem like I am complaining about them. I had the graphics company(I prefer to keep the company name private as I don't believe it is an issue with their product) install the graphics on their new side number plates for the bike. After a few rides the right number plate began to peel off on the side closest to the front of the bike. I was able to stick it back down but now the adhesive has worn away and what is left has dirt and sand on it and won't stick. It is obviously coming from my boots rubbing on that corner as my boot has sticky adhesive on it.
Has anyone had this problem with the side plate graphics on their bike or heard of that happening? Any ideas or suggestions on how to maybe prevent that from happening with my new side plate graphics when they arrive? Thanks guys!
On to my question, I recently had new side number plate graphics installed on my bike. The graphics look awesome and are exactly what I was looking for so I don't want it to seem like I am complaining about them. I had the graphics company(I prefer to keep the company name private as I don't believe it is an issue with their product) install the graphics on their new side number plates for the bike. After a few rides the right number plate began to peel off on the side closest to the front of the bike. I was able to stick it back down but now the adhesive has worn away and what is left has dirt and sand on it and won't stick. It is obviously coming from my boots rubbing on that corner as my boot has sticky adhesive on it.
Has anyone had this problem with the side plate graphics on their bike or heard of that happening? Any ideas or suggestions on how to maybe prevent that from happening with my new side plate graphics when they arrive? Thanks guys!
Also, make sure there aren't any sharp points where the graphics change directions, if so, cut them so they are rounded.
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If a few rides means 2 or 3, I would contact them and ask them for advice. Any reputable company would replace them or at least give you a good discount on a new set.
Now if a few rides means 7 to 10 with a couple of tip overs and several blasts from a pressure washer you're on your own.
There is no way of preventing immediate wear unless you have in-mold graphics.
My Tech8's didn't have a problem. My SG12's tear that shit up. You just trim it away.
Do you really think all the bikes you see at a Nat or SX don't get the graphics changed every week?
The best way to avoid that is to make sure you don't ride your bike for at least a 48 hours. You also need to cure them, you can use a hair dryer but I've had better luck by setting them out in the sun or in a hot car and stick down any spots that come up asap.
The spot your talking about you pretty much just have to trim it away and round all the sharp edges - The sooner you do it the less it will peel.
Other spots you can clean the dirt out and reapply a heavy duty contact cement (3M makes different sprays in varying tackiness) let it tack up then push it back down.
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