I got my clipper decals..Used the hair dryer to take the old ones off then used a ton of elbow grease, lighter fluid and finger nail polish remover to get the adhesive off.. My comment is, how in the world can you apply the signs and not get air bubbles under neath?? I used a pin to pop the bubbles and it worked somewhat but the final appearance leaves something to be desired..
Mix up a light solution of mild dish soap (i.e., Dawn or Joy) and water in a spray bottle. Spray the area well, peel the sticker and apply. You can move it around while wet to center it. Then use a credit card or similar as a squeege to chase the bubbles out. Once it dries, it's stuck for good.
Good Luck,
Eric #3021
I found that it is not necessary to remove the sticky stuff left by the old sticker. It marks where the new sticker will be applied. Apply the new sticker over the old sticky stuff and then use a credit card to squeze out the air bubbles. Job done.
Mark ACOC #1077
Thanx you guys...I'm sure, with your suggestions, that the front sticker will go on MUCH better..
If you don't remove the old glue, you will have small bumps under the new sticker. It will still stick, but under close scrutiny, will be noticable.
To remove the glue, goof off and denatured alcohol worked good. Soak a rag a bit with goof off and apply it liberally to the glue, let it sit for a minute. It will still require a little rubbing, but shouldn't require much actual 'elbow grease' Use the denatured alcohol to remove the oily residue left by the goof off. Be careful with goof off around plastic, it will eat certain types. And denatured alcohol is an excellent cleaner, just don't use it on wood finishes as it is also used as laquer thinner. But it will remove such things as so called 'permanent' marker with ease (//images/smiles/icon_smile.gif)
For applying the sticker, Eric is right. I use a spray bottle filled with water, then just 2 or 3 drops of liquid dish soap. Spray it on both the fiberglass and the back of the sticker, I even spray my hands before I peel the sticker to keep it from sticking to my fingers and possibly stretching the vinyl which will cause a bump in the sticker. Then put the sticker up, make sure it's straight, and set it with a squeegee.
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We recently had a 1975 given to us for our future Church misson.
Where do we find a clipper sign :?: :?:
When you join our club youll be able to buy them from our store along with wiring diagrams of the house wiring
Yup.... the soapy water trick did it for my decals - not a single bubble - thanx for that tip. My problem was I didn't get them exactly back in the same position. I thought I'd be able to use the paint-fade outline as a guide, but you can't see that through the soapy water. If I had to do it over again, I'd tape a yardstick or some other straight-edge for a guide.
PS... She looks GREAT with the new decals, as well as new tail-lights... :D