Applying The Transfers - APRILIA RS 50 Workshop Manual

Body work

APPLYING THE TRANSFERS

When removing parts of the frame:
CAUTION
Handle plastic and painted parts carefully so as
not to scratch or damage them.
Perform the work with the utmost care.
Do not damage the tabs and/or the slots into
which they are inserted.
To apply the transfers, carefully follow the instructions
below.
The following tools are recommended:
medium-stiff (1) squeegee;
NOTE
Generally, soft, squeegee-type spatulas do
not remove enough water from under the transfer.
sponge or spray (2) with water.
NOTE
Add detergent (1-3%) to the water and shake
or stir to make it foamy.
To apply, proceed as follows:
Position the transfer (3), face down, on a work surface.
Keeping the transfer spread flat on the work surface,
completely remove the backing paper (4).
NOTE
You are advised to use a sprayer (2).
If you use a sponge, sponge the surface lightly, to
avoid damaging the adhesive.
Wet the adhesive surface with soapy water.
Apply the transfer (3) to the surface to be decorated,
moving it to the correct position.
NOTE
Keep smoothing the transfer with the squee-
gee with constant movement from the center out-
wards.
Using the squeegee (1), pressing lightly, smooth away
all excess soap and water from over and under the
transfer.
NOTE
Do not lift up the corners and/or sides of the
transfer.
Dry the transfer by wiping it from the center outward
with a soft cloth.
Go over the transfer again with the squeegee, press-
ing down as firmly and evenly as possible in the
movements.
Smooth from the center outwards, making sure that
the whole transfer is properly stuck down, especially
the corners and sides.
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