CLASSIC WORKSHOP BIKE LOGO HOW TO

A surprising amount of new paintwork remains softer than you might expect for a considerable time post spraying. It’s now possible to buy one part petrol resistant lacquers from places like Halfords so if you intend to use similar it’s possible to check for compatibility issues yourself ask your decal supplier for an off-cut.Įven if you won’t be lacquering over the decals post fixing it’s worth making sure any new paint is fully cured and/or crossed linked. Getting this correct will prevent solvent/adhesive/plastic compatibility issues and the subsequent horror of bubbling decals. If applying new stick-on graphics to paintwork prior to lacquering ask your supplier what materials are compatible with the new vinyl decals you are about to apply. Ideally it’s easier to work with a panel off the bike and the target surface horizontal so always plan ahead accordingly to ensure the paintwork is protected. Also check for any paint/solvent interactions before dabbing solvent on that prized panel. Taking the obvious precautions gentle heating with a hair drier is normally enough to remove even the most tenaciously adhered sticker.Īny residual adhesive can normally be removed with a clean cloth and a little carburettor cleaner solvent or similar but please remember to turn off and remove the hair dryer. The former will normally require a full respray and fresh graphics to refresh the bike’s appearance but the latter can, normally be easily removed.

Some decals are held captive under a top coat of lacquer whilst others are applied over the final coat of paint.

CLASSIC WORKSHOP BIKE LOGO HOW TO

This month we show you how to apply decals without the whole exercise turning into a vinyl nightmare. Sometimes in the perverse pursuit of classic motorcycle ownership there comes a need to replace decals, logos, stickers or emblems.

Classic workshop Bike logo