- May 5, 2004
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I ran into a problem while installing new graphics on a bike. This was all done inside at room temp. I removed the old graphics with a heat gun and a little effort and cleaned all the surfaces with rubbing alcohol. One panel at a time. I applied a window cleaner to allow me to position the graphics. I squeegeed the moisture and air pockets from center out and used a heat gun to help form all the corners, edges, etc.. All the pieces came out looking really good. No wrinkles, creases, bubbles , etc. It looked real professional. I came back several days and the tank had small bubbles and air pockets all over. I kept working it and removed most of the bubbles (had to pin prick most of them). They keep coming back and it definately lacks a professional look (cheezy).
Any clues as to why only the gas tank did this and not the other pieces? Any suggestions about what I did wrong? I have another graphic to replace it but I not doing anything until I figure out what happened and how to prevent the gripper look. It was suppose to look like that! Right! :coocoo:
Any clues as to why only the gas tank did this and not the other pieces? Any suggestions about what I did wrong? I have another graphic to replace it but I not doing anything until I figure out what happened and how to prevent the gripper look. It was suppose to look like that! Right! :coocoo: