Sticker kit BMW R1200GS Adventure by Uniracing

How can I remove old stickers?

The most important thing is to remove slowly, to avoid that the adhesive remains on the plate and not on the decorative sheet. It has to be raised progressively, stopping when areas appear where the adhesive does not accompany the sheet and starting to unstick in another area, leaving the conflicting ones for last. Once the simple parts have been separated, apply heat with a hair dryer to the persistent areas and proceed to remove them.
If there are traces of glue on the plate, you can try to tear it off by pressing a small area of ​​the adhesive sheet on the remaining adhesive and stretch quickly so that the adhesive on the sheet takes away the remains of the glue.

How can I clean the adhesive residue from the plates?

There are many products on the market to clean hobs, but most can damage plastic and ABS. So it is important to ask what surfaces it can be used on. These cleaners break down the adhesive, making it gelatinous and easy to remove.
Cotton cloths or other non-scratch fabric are used to remove adhesive residue and damage the plates. To be able to be of neutral color (White) or clear. This is placed on the piece, previously sprayed with the cleaning liquid, and the adhesive is dragged until it is removed.
Once clean, pass another cloth soaked in alcohol to wash away the remains of cleaning liquid. This could damage the new adhesive.

How can I prevent bubbles from appearing in the adhesive when placing the part?

To avoid the appearance of bubbles in the adhesive, a progressive force must be applied in only one direction. We will prevent the part still to be placed from touching the plate. One of the tips of the adhesive must be placed on the plate in the correct position and as progress is made, remove the backing paper.
To apply a good pressure you can use some object, smooth and that holds its shape under pressure. Always protected with a cloth, to avoid scratches. The best option is to use a laying spatula.

How can I place the adhesive in forced areas?

When we find ourselves with a curved plate we can have difficulties when placing the stickers. In these cases we can help ourselves by first heating the adhesive sheet with a hair dryer. In this way we will elasticize it. Zone heat can also be applied at the same time the sheet is being placed on the plate.

Why does the adhesive protrude from the plate once it is placed?

Sometimes, if a lot of heat is applied to the adhesive, it will deform too much by stretching in the direction of placement. Special care must be taken when heating the sheet, constantly checking that it maintains its shape and length. If the placement is complete and the sheet remains outside the plate, cut the excess material with a cutter, trying to follow the profile of the piece.

What products can I use to clean the plates once the stickers have been placed?

The materials used for the stickers are PVC's, so neither soap nor water will damage them. In case of using other cleaning products, it must be verified that they do not affect plastics derived from PVC.