plastics and graphics ?

Jon_Haynes
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Edited Date/Time 11/23/2015 11:11am
I doing new plastics and graphics as a part of my winter build so should I mount the plastic then add the graphics or should I put the graphics on the un mounted plastic? Is one easier than the other? thanks
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j368 11/21/2015 4:56pm
11/21/2015 4:56pm
Mount the plastic first, then it's stable. If you're new at installing graphics, use soapy water on the plastic to position the graphics properly. If needed you can pull them off without distorting them with the soapy water on the back of them. Then use a little squeegee wrapped in a towel so your don't scratch them to push the water out. Use a heat gun or hair dryer too.
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pete24 11/23/2015 8:50am
11/23/2015 8:50am
i buy my grafix from k-rae and if i buy plastic at the same time i have them install it for me, comes out perfect!
Missing_Muffs 11/23/2015 11:11am
11/23/2015 11:11am
I like to do mine off the bike in the house. That way I can take my time and be lazy about it.
usually work from easiest (flattest) to hardest (most curves).

I find that if I leave them on the bike I get in a rush and don't so as good a job.

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