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Graphics kit. How do I install it?

Old Mar 4, 2002 | 06:12 PM
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I just bought a gytr graphics kit for my raptor. What do I need to do to remove old and put the new one on? Thanks
 
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Old Mar 4, 2002 | 06:33 PM
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removing the old stickers is a piece of cake..just wash your bike with really hot soapy water..they should peel right off...after that is done wash them again...after you do that..wash them again!!seriously the less residue you have on the fenders the better. Then when you bike is dry. go and get yourself some rubbing alcohol..clean all of the areas real good with this. NOw you are ready to put your new stickers on...just peel a little at a time and try to keep em as flat as possible. If you see an air bubble don't sweat it to much..you can come back later with a pin or needle and pop a hole in the air pocket..it wll disaappear....the seat is proabby the hardest thing to do. Go and get yourself a heat gun...pull off the old seat cover..try to remove all the staples..oh yeah you will need a heavy duty staple gun too. Lay the new seat cover over the foam..first put a staple on the back and the front to keep it mounted...then take your heat gun and warm up the cover a little at a time...be careful not to hold it too long..as you heat up an area pulll it and staple it...don't be surprised if you have wrinkles in your cover as an end rsult. Youmay have to go back after your done and redo certain sections. I didi my seat in 2 sittings..but yeah definlty get a heat gun..and remmeber to pulll..BEER helps also...drink the beer though LOL
 
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Old Mar 4, 2002 | 07:33 PM
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Using soapy water to apply the decals is usually the best method. I'm not positive if it will work on plastic but I'm 99% sure you can. Just use a lot of soapy water on the decal and on the plastic surface when you apply it. It will slide easily, get it where you want it and squeegie the soapy water out and it will be perfectly placed with no bubbles.
If you have any problems removing the old decals a hair dryer will help, just warm the decal and the adhesive will melt.Peel slowly and all the adhesive will come off with the decal.
 
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Old Mar 4, 2002 | 07:39 PM
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I forgot to add, Beer does help. IceHouse especially.
(if you're 21 ofcourse)
Not too many though, you might get silly with your placement.
 
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