I use sc1 also, i bought a graphics kit for my Ktm and before i applied it i used a rag soaked with rubbing alcohol. I even hit it with some carb cleaner. I was paranoid about the same thing as you. It worked for me. Good luck!

 

Get some sort of degreaser (prep sol, alcohol, etc) and just wipe it down first. It'll be fine.


Mark

 

Thanks guys. I'll pick something up. The only thing I have in the shop at the moment is brake cleaner and mineral spirits....neither would be a good choice I'd say.

 

Not sure about mineral spirits but I wouldn't take the chance since it's easy to run to Lowes or Home Depot and get what you really need.

You're going to use a solution of water in a spray bottle with a drop of dishwashing soap in it, right?


Mark

 

You mean for placement? I have used windex in the past when placing graphics.....will soapy water work better?

 

YES soapy water will work better... Windex has ammonia in it, not good for graphics...

 

mineral spirits has oil in it so not a good idea.

 

Final Surface prep:
Windex - not the best but works
70% alcohol at Walgreens - best
Mineral Spirits - no way - its oily - it takes off psa sticker goo without attacking plastic - then soap and water - then use 70% alcohol
Carb cleaner/ brake kleener - wrong seminar - down the hall

Decal/ Graphcs App fluid:
ummm...wrap material doesn't use any fluid - dry only - water underneath will not come out and likely to swell in the sun next month
common films and stickers - are designed to apply wet - few drops of baby shampoo or dawn detergent in water - wet the hell out of both sides - use a felt covered spreader

 

Ill ask the guy I got it from what material we are dealing with. I do believe it is as you put it...air egress rear.

 

photo 1 - wrap material with air release
photo 2, 3 - over lam, laminate - you have to have it on a RZR and have to trust the shop you bought from.
I share a laminator with another guy in town. I only use it spotty and they take up room. Not only that it is 6' wide but you need a 10' table feeding it. Cost is 6 grand and we use a cold one. Not thermal. Due to the inks used. To peel back the laminate as in the photo is very difficult once rolled thru a good rubber roller cold laminate machine. Will take the worst of tree limbs or similar abuse.