Perfect Install of Your Skins in 6 Easy Steps
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Step #1: |
CLEAN YOUR PLATES WITH RUBBING ALCOHOL OR BRAKE CLEANER TO GET ALL THE DIRT AND EXCESS OFF. ESPECIALLY CLEAN BRAND NEW PLASTICS! (THE OIL TO MAKE THEM LOOK SO PRETTY AND SHINY MAKES THE SKINS SLIP OFF EASIER) |
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Step #2: |
BEFORE YOU DO ANYTHING, HOLD UP THE SKIN TO THE PLASTIC TO MAKE SURE THAT IT IS THE CORRECT SKINS FOR THE BIKE AND THAT YOU HAVE THE CORRECT PIECE YOU ARE WANTING TO INSTALL. |
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Step #3: |
SPRAY A VERY THIN MIST OF WINDEX ACROSS THE PLATE TO HELP THE INSTALL BE THAT MUCH EASIER. TOO MUCH WILL SOAK INTO THE ADHESIVE AND MAKE IT LESS AGGRESIVE. PEEL THE BACKING OFF THE GRAPHIC AND MATCH UP THE HOLES OR EDGES. |
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Step #4: |
FIND A CENTER POINT THAT WILL MAKE IT EASIEST FOR YOU TO START. YOU MUST START IN THE CENTER OR YOU WILL BE GUARENTEED BUBBLES IN YOUR SKINS.
HINT: IF THERE IS AN INSERT DO NOT PUSH THE GRAPHIC DOWN INTO THE HOLE, IT WILL CAUSE THAT SECTION TO POP BACK UP LATER. IF YOU MAKE SURE YOU START FROM THE CENTER THAT WILL WORK BEST FOR THE INSERT, IT WILL GLIDE IT INTO THE INSERT. |
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Step #5: |
USING YOUR FINGERS/CREDIT CARD/MOTOSKINS SQUEEGEE SLOWLY WORK YOUR WAY FROM THE CENTER TO THE EDGES OF THE GRAPHIC. MAKE SURE TO NOT ALLOW ANY BUBBLES APPEAR IN THE GRAPHIC.
HINT: IF YOU PUT FELT ON THE EDGE OF A CREDIT CARD OR SQUEEGEE IT WILL BE LESS HARSH ON YOUR SKINS. |
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Step #6: |
AFTER YOU HAVE MADE SURE THERE ARE NO BUBBLES AND YOUR DONE WITH LAYING THE SKIN ON THE PLASTIC, USE A HEAT GUN OR BLOW DRYER TO MELD THE ADHESIVE ON THE PLASTC.
HINT: THIS IS ONLY TO BE DONE AFTER YOU'VE LAYED THE SKIN OUT ON THE PLASTIC. IF YOU DO IT BEFORE YOU'LL STRETCH THE SKIN AND ADHESIVE OUT, RESULTING IN THE ADHESIVE NOT BEING AS AGGRESSIVE. IF YOU STRECH THE SKIN OUT, IT WILL POP UP LATER. |
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Your Finished! |
IF YOU HAVE FOLLOWED THE STEPS CORRECTLY YOU NOW HAVE A FINISHED PRODUCT THAT WILL STAY ON THE LONGEST AND WITH NO BUBBLES! |
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