New Decals not sticking on edges?

[KTM Ryder]

I got my brand new n-style graphic from eBay about a week ago. It's sticking good everywhere but the radiator shrouds. I have tried superglue to glue them down but it didn't work. Are there any suggestions to help them stay down?

[d_man]

Mine have the same problem, just for a little sliver of maybe a 1/4 inch. I was thinking of trying some contact adhesive.

[KTM Ryder]

Mine have the same problem, just for a little sliver of maybe a 1/4 inch. I was thinking of trying some contact adhesive.

I have heard of using clear nail polish but I haven't tried it yet, I'm trying to see what every body else thinks I should use.

[k.g]

Is it on new plastics?

[zderekv]

I had a similar issue with some name brand graphics I got off of eBay. I think the adhesive was compromised because they were left in my shop for a while and I installed them cold. With my graphics it was only the corners that wouldn't stick, even after I hit them with a heat gun. My solution was to round off the corners. Once I did that for some reason they stayed on just fine. If I had to do it all over again I would make sure the graphics were warm and pliable before installing and still keep the heat him handy for the contours. I've heard of people scuffing new plastics for a better bond but honestly, if you do a good job cleaning and drying them the graphics "should" stick.

By the way, nice looking bike.

Edited March 11, 2016 by zderekv

[KTM Ryder]

Is it on new plastics?

The person I got it from said they new plastics but they had a couple rides on them.

I had a similar issue with some name brand graphics I got off of eBay. I think the adhesive was compromised because they were left in my shop for a while and I installed them cold. With my graphics it was only the corners that wouldn't stick, even after I hit them with a heat gun. My solution was to round off the corners. Once I did that for some reason they stayed on just fine. If I had to do it all over again I would make sure the graphics were warm and pliable before installing and still keep the heat him handy for the contours. I've heard of people scuffing new plastics for a better bond but honestly, if you do a good job cleaning and drying them the graphics "should" stick.

By the way, nice looking bike.

What do you mean by rounding them off? And thanks for the compliment [emoji106]

[40acres]

What do you mean by rounding them off? [emoji106]

Trimming off the parts that aren't sticking.

[UncleLuke]

Those "brand new from ebay N-Style" graphics you purchased haven't been printed in the last 5-6 years.

 

You took a risk when you bought old stock for a cheap price. Adhesive has a shelf life and will degrade quickly if not stored in the correct environment (temp/humidity/UV).

 

Now you know why most pony up the cash for actual "new" graphics, you get what you pay for.

[KTM Ryder]

Those "brand new from ebay N-Style" graphics you purchased haven't been printed in the last 5-6 years.

You took a risk when you bought old stock for a cheap price. Adhesive has a shelf life and will degrade quickly if not stored in the correct environment (temp/humidity/UV).

Now you know why most pony up the cash for actual "new" graphics, you get what you pay for.

I understand that, but that wasn't my question. HOW can I make it stick. With all do respect I didn't ask why it won't stick.

[k.g]

You need to understand why it won't stick so you don't do it the next time.

 

Plastics come with the mold release still on the plastics. If you don't remove the mold release, graphics won't stick. You need to clean it well with alcohol.

 

To answer your question, trim it off with a knife past the non-stick area, otherwise dirt and water will remove it for you in a short time.

[Turboloader]

I agree with K.G, New plastics have that release agent, just like on model kits, you need to wash it good with a soapy water mixture, and rinse and dry.

[Hans Schmid]

I agree with K.G, New plastics have that release agent, just like on model kits, you need to wash it good with a soapy water mixture, and rinse and dry.

Brake clean works better...

Trimming it is the only way now...

[zderekv]

The person I got it from said they new plastics but they had a couple rides on them.

What do you mean by rounding them off? And thanks for the compliment [emoji106]

When I install graphics I always cut a liberal radius to any pointy corners. Points will be the first thing to lift so just round them off before installing.

[KTM Ryder]

What should i cut it with ? A razor or scissors ?

[Hans Schmid]

What should i cut it with ? A razor or scissors ?

Razor

[UncleLuke]

I understand that, but that wasn't my question. HOW can I make it stick. With all do respect I didn't ask why it won't stick.

 

Simple, peel them off, don't make the same mistake twice and purchase new graphics.

[Hans Schmid]

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Edited March 11, 2016 by Monk

[KTM Ryder]

Edit

What is that ?

[KTM Ryder]

Simple, peel them off, don't make the same mistake twice and purchase new graphics.

I'm not gonna do that. I don't have money to buy new ones so I can't. I asked how to make them stick not for somebody to tell me to buy new ones. Sorry

[UncleLuke]

I'm not gonna do that. I don't have money to buy new ones so I can't. I asked how to make them stick not for somebody to tell me to buy new ones. Sorry

 

Then use more super glue and ruin your plastics too, I don't know what to tell you kid