If anyone has any tips or tricks to applying a graphics and seat cover kit, I would be very greatful. Such as what solution can i use to set the graphics besides Sticker On.
Thanks for your help!

AirBanshee01

 

Yamaha makes a product for applying graphics so you can slide them around. Check the accessories page. Make sure you do the seat cover first so you know where to line the tank graphics up. Seems pretty simple yet I've seen people screw it up.

 

use lots of Windex!!!

 

Try this:

You need two (2) 32 oz empty spray bottles, baby shampoo, and 70% rubbing alcohol (isopropyl rubbing alcohol can be purchased at grocery store or drug store $1-2 bucks a bottle). A squeege, you should of received one with the decal kit. If ya don't have a squeege use a "atm card" or credit card just make sure you wrap the card twice with a paper towel (or you could scratch the decal)

In one bottle mix 2-3 drops of baby shampoo (it works the best) and then fill with water.

In the second bottle fill with a 50/50 mix of water and rubbing alcohol.

Make sure the surface is (plastic is squeeky clean) clean of all wax, dirt etc!

1) To be able to postion the decal use the water and soap solution, spray the plastic (fender etc.) apply & align decal,spray the top of decal with the water/alcohol mix then using a squeegee anchor the decal by running the squeegee down the middle of the decal. Then lift up one side of the decal (because the middle of the decal has adhered to the plastic) and using the water alcohol mix pick up the decal and spray the fender and the decal to remove the soap and water mixture (if you leave any soap and water the decal will not adhere worth sh*t. Lay the decal flat spray the "top" surface of decal (with water and alcohol) and slowly draw the squeegee over the surface of decal thus removing the water/alcohol from under the decal... repeat on the other half. Take your time so you don't leave any water bubbles under the decal. Good luck!

 

Does Windex really work??? i need a Cheap/EASY way to put mine on.

 

Windex works miracles!!!....just COAT the fender with it.....and if your decal starts to stick before it's where you want it.....spray more Windex....you a ton....

 

I would advise to use Glass Plus, or anything that does not contain amonia. Over a period of time amonia will break down the holding effect of the glue on the decal. Also, using a hair dryer to heat the decal will make it much easier to go over round contours of the plastic.

 

regarding the seat cover. save yourself the time&Stress and take it to someone who does appolstery. I paid $20... and it was worth every dollar..i could never have gotten it on that tight and even. They had it done in a day..