Your video helped me out more than you know ,I always get so stressed out when it comes to decals. I finally tried using the wet technique and wow ,was i ever impressed. Not one wrinkle or bubble. It seems so unnatural to use a wet mix. But after watching the start of a few other vids i stopped on this one and it is by far the most in depth one I've watched yet. From the proper tools to staying patient. Thanks you very much for the awesome video.!!
I used this method and my graphics/decals came out like a professional SX mechanic put them on.!! :-} Been doing it incorrectly for years with just trying to align and put on with it being sticky. Love how the Windex or glass cleaner of choice gives you the thin layer to move it around and get it aligned prior to begin working in the decal. Great to know going forward.
Yes! This guy knows his stuff, I feel honoured to be let in on his technique and secrets. Always a pleasure to watch a craftsman at work; Thanks for the lesson.
I followed your tips for installing my graphics and it totally worked! I suck at putting even basic stickers on anything but this method worked even for me. There was no way I would have put these graphics on as well as I did dry. Thanks for the vid!
contact cleaner absorbs thru skin, as do most solvents, wear nitrite gloves to avoid exposure. they also keep skin oil off the stickers and are easy to change when they get dirty.
I even asked the manufacturer how to apply and that was not the way they said. Wish I came across this before doing mine. Would've saved having to buy another set of decals.
Thanks very much for taking the time to post this, it has helped me soo much because i was having a lot of trouble with the complex curves on my yamaha wr250f 2016 model. i had no idea you could use soo much heat soo close to the graphics,i did use a heat gun on lowest setting but was too worried about going as close as i see you doing it , i;ve subbed so i can go back to this exact vid for future reference thanks again from UK.
FYI, Windex, and other sprays containing ammonia, will begin to break down the adhesive on your graphics. It may take a while but they won't last nearly as long. If you only plan on running them for a half season, you won't have to worry about it. Anything longer and you may notice the edges lifting in high stress areas.
I heard the same thing about ammonia. I just bought some new graphics from one of the biggest graphic companies out there and they don’t say anything about getting it wet or using glass cleaner in the directions.
Man something seems so wrong about wetting the graphics before putting them on. I have def been doing this the hard way lol give this a shot next time I put some graphics on the bike. thanks for the vid
@@jeffbailey4073 That's BS, don't waste your money on that liquid decal stuff. Been using windex for years and never had an issue, the decals stay longer than the bike is owned. Windex works perfect and I hear guys like this say it's bad for the adhesive which is not true and they never can show you any data to prove it.
@@kimojon9665 Lockheed Martin uses it on the F35 Stealth Fighter after a year long and very expensive lab testing process funded by the US Air Force. Decal Works Application Fluid made by Rapid Tac works! Avoid window cleaners and ammonia based products, they are not good for your graphics.
Your video helped me out more than you know ,I always get so stressed out when it comes to decals. I finally tried using the wet technique and wow ,was i ever impressed. Not one wrinkle or bubble. It seems so unnatural to use a wet mix. But after watching the start of a few other vids i stopped on this one and it is by far the most in depth one I've watched yet. From the proper tools to staying patient. Thanks you very much for the awesome video.!!
I used this method and my graphics/decals came out like a professional SX mechanic put them on.!! :-} Been doing it incorrectly for years with just trying to align and put on with it being sticky. Love how the Windex or glass cleaner of choice gives you the thin layer to move it around and get it aligned prior to begin working in the decal. Great to know going forward.
Yes! This guy knows his stuff, I feel honoured to be let in on his technique and secrets. Always a pleasure to watch a craftsman at work; Thanks for the lesson.
I followed your tips for installing my graphics and it totally worked! I suck at putting even basic stickers on anything but this method worked even for me. There was no way I would have put these graphics on as well as I did dry. Thanks for the vid!
contact cleaner absorbs thru skin, as do most solvents, wear nitrite gloves to avoid exposure.
they also keep skin oil off the stickers and are easy to change when they get dirty.
Yes! This is the proper way to apply graphics, using windex will allow you to not screw up. Thanks for uploading this video! :D
Very nice job, now i can do mine Thanks!!!
I even asked the manufacturer how to apply and that was not the way they said. Wish I came across this before doing mine. Would've saved having to buy another set of decals.
I love his closing statement " if your still doing it dry, your in the dark ages". It works Awesome, who would've known....
Thanks very much for taking the time to post this, it has helped me soo much because i was having a lot of trouble with the complex curves on my yamaha wr250f 2016 model. i had no idea you could use soo much heat soo close to the graphics,i did use a heat gun on lowest setting but was too worried about going as close as i see you doing it , i;ve subbed so i can go back to this exact vid for future reference thanks again from UK.
FYI, Windex, and other sprays containing ammonia, will begin to break down the adhesive on your graphics. It may take a while but they won't last nearly as long. If you only plan on running them for a half season, you won't have to worry about it. Anything longer and you may notice the edges lifting in high stress areas.
I heard the same thing about ammonia. I just bought some new graphics from one of the biggest graphic companies out there and they don’t say anything about getting it wet or using glass cleaner in the directions.
@@dustinsouza1410 brake cleaner or another liquid that evaporates quickly and doesn't leave a residue.
There is glass clean that does not contain ammonia. Holds true to NOT use glass cleaning containing ammonia on tinted windows.
Thanks for taking the time to do this in detail.
Man something seems so wrong about wetting the graphics before putting them on. I have def been doing this the hard way lol give this a shot next time I put some graphics on the bike. thanks for the vid
Good job! Can I use soap and water spray, instead of glass cleaner
That was an excellent video.
Thanks for the effort to upload this
Really helpful. Gives confidence to hit the decal with the heat gun hard
congrats on making a full length movie about installing graphics lol
is that a new yamaha??? were is the frontfender???? need some tipps for my 2016 yz twostroke! ;)
thanks doing that this weekend, video were very helpful. tnx 4 posting
Great video, wish I had the patience to install graphics like that....
did everyone see him just slap that thing on there!? lined up perfectly haha
Aaron ikr likr wtf
That was the most pro graphics install !
Can we use the folded up wet towel method for the whole wrap if we don’t have the squeegee kit?
yeah i got the wrong plastics for my yz250f, the texture isnt bad though
Everything went great except the rear fender... It's got tiny folded spots nead the Dunlops, and abit of air bubbles... I'm not starting over !
Timeless information! 💯💯
Thank you
do u have to make the plate wet before putting sticker on?!
Where can i get this blue sponge please?
Found it! Blue max squeege!
What is the blue soft squeeze or a sponge?
How much do you dilute the Ammonia FREE windex?
Does this method apply with any decal/graphics kit?
Best video I’ve seen
Radiator shrouds on the YZ250 are pretty ridiculous.....
Thanks. That was really informative.
Does anyone know where i can get the kit I've looked all over the site and can't find the squeegee or any type of graphics kit application stuff
Did you used a heat gun or a hairdrayer?
Does the windex method work on different graphics brands? I ordered from deco decals just don't want to screw up 150$ graphics.
+sniprzgetmohead yes
can you use the windex on any brand graphics?
Mahalo braddah.
how can i make my own graphics . and where to get correct layouts
Rush Base motopro graphics are good!
Nice video, bro! Really usefull!
Great video!
great video
Lol I don't even have a bike. But I love the video
What is windex?
Use a vinegar based window cleaner as ammonia breaks down the adhesive over time...
I was under the impression that Windex is NOT good to use because it is an ammonia based cleaner and weakens the adhesive... probably wrong though..
Shawn Poppleton There is Windex that is ammonia free.
+Shawn Poppleton
+Jeff Bailey thanks for the advice man! I have been using windex for years, and did not know that is why my graphics we're peeling up.
@@jeffbailey4073 That's BS, don't waste your money on that liquid decal stuff. Been using windex for years and never had an issue, the decals stay longer than the bike is owned. Windex works perfect and I hear guys like this say it's bad for the adhesive which is not true and they never can show you any data to prove it.
@@kimojon9665 Lockheed Martin uses it on the F35 Stealth Fighter after a year long and very expensive lab testing process funded by the US Air Force. Decal Works Application Fluid made by Rapid Tac works! Avoid window cleaners and ammonia based products, they are not good for your graphics.
next in kawasaki
This guy sounds like Brendan Lutes
Can I mail you my plastics and Graphics and PayPal you $50 to instal them?
“Smells good, but this stuff is nasty” 😅
Lucky toss ;-)
Contact cleaner does NOT smell good lol
Rong
My graphics look a million times better than these.