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Installing Alba Graphics Kit

Old Apr 11, 2003 | 10:02 AM
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What is the best way to put a graphics kit on? I dont want to have air bubbles and stuff not lining up. And tips appreciated!!
 
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Old Apr 11, 2003 | 10:33 AM
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well i would start with a few measurements at first, and a few marks to line things up. then i would clean for a good while.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2003 | 12:15 PM
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Take a spray bottle with soapy water in it and spray the area you are going to be working on first. This will allow you to move the sticker around and get out all the bubbles. Once you get it set leave it alone until it dries (24 hrs)
 
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Old Apr 11, 2003 | 12:52 PM
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If I spray it with soapy water it will stick after it dries? I tried using Windex before and the decals never stuck.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2003 | 01:03 PM
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They should stick fine. Just use a couple drops of dish soap in a spray bottle. Make sure you press out all the water!! I would call Alba and double check with them.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2003 | 02:16 PM
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I've seen it done by spraying sticky part of sticker and place where applying. then lay it down and it doesn't stick quite yet. Then take a flat edge and run along top of the sticker to get the water out from behind it. The part you scrap should be pretty stuck to the quad right after you do it, but after it dries it should be really stuck and no bubbles.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2003 | 02:38 PM
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02....Windex is hard on the glue....as mentioned, use a couple of drops of dish soap mixed with water in a spray bottle. Any small air bubbles can be poked with a pin to let the air/water escape. Another tip is too align the decals with the backing paper still on, use masking tape to hold them in place, peel back half of the decal & remove the backing paper, install, repeat for the rest of the decal. Good luck & be patient.

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