Applying stickers to plexi

[Thespian]

 I put a nice skull sticker on the tank on my Shadow A few years back. Cleaned it up, and just b4 application I wiped it down with alcohol. Three years and not even A bit of pealing.

 Tested a small amount of alcohol on my windshield and it looks OK but this is a big sticker. Anyone know of adverse affects from alcohol on plexi?

 I call on the experiences of the 300+x A decade.

[RP#62]

If its a stock windshield, the sticker will be a permanent installation because if you peel it off, it will pull the anti-scratch coating off with it (the stockers are lexan with a hard coat). 
-RP

[Fritz The Cat]

Stickers are for helmets.

[Thespian]

Stickers are for helmets.

http://photo.vrccservices.com/displayimage.php?album=lastup&cat=14&pid=5573#top_display_media

Apparently not. ???

[Thespian]

If its a stock windshield, the sticker will be a permanent installation because if you peel it off, it will pull the anti-scratch coating off with it (the stockers are lexan with a hard coat).  
-RP

 Thanks, its a Memphis shade. The sticker looks to be by Giger, could be a knockoff,

http://www.shutupandmakemeasandwichbitch.com/images/giger/giger-trumpets-of-jericho.jpg

and is about 3x12". will post picks later.

[Challenger]

I've always just cleaned with windex and install sricker, never had one come off. YMMV   

[dragon_slayer_129]

I've been cutting (vinyl plotter) and applying decals for about 10 years now.   If you have a large decal on a smooth surface make sure that it is 100% clean and clear of dust or dirt particles (leaves air bubbles in your decal).  You can use an application fluid on some decals (depends on the media used) that way you can re-position it before locking it down.  Stuff I use is bought by the gallon.....which is way overkill for what you want to do so I would suggest trying a drop of dish soap into a quart of water in a spray bottle.....poorboy application fluid.  Don't use windex to clean the surface as amonia can cause problems with some printed decals.....alcohol is ok to use to get a clean surface.

If the decal isn't large as in 15" x 20" but is more than you can handle putting down in one shot in fear of wrinkles or air bubbles you can always use the hinge method to apply your decal.  The hinge method is to flip the decal over so the backing paper is up and lightly score the backer with a razorblade.  That way you can peel only half the decal before the install.....on larger decals a piece of wide masking tape or application tape can be your friend as well.  Align the decal put a piece of tape across the top.....lift the decal and peel the top half of the backer and flip that down.  Work the bubbles and wrinkles out then lift the bottom half and peel the backer and finish the install.

Here's a youtube video that explains it a little better:

step by step 1955 Chevy decal installation hinge method	powered by Aeva

Sorry for the long post but this is something that I have learned on my own over the last 10 years and everytime it gets easier to do an install.

Dragon Slayer 129

[Thespian]

I've been cutting (vinyl plotter) and applying decals for about 10 years now.   If you have a large decal on a smooth surface make sure that it is 100% clean and clear of dust or dirt particles (leaves air bubbles in your decal).  You can use an application fluid on some decals (depends on the media used) that way you can re-position it before locking it down.  Stuff I use is bought by the gallon.....which is way overkill for what you want to do so I would suggest trying a drop of dish soap into a quart of water in a spray bottle.....poorboy application fluid.  Don't use windex to clean the surface as amonia can cause problems with some printed decals.....alcohol is ok to use to get a clean surface.

If the decal isn't large as in 15" x 20" but is more than you can handle putting down in one shot in fear of wrinkles or air bubbles you can always use the hinge method to apply your decal.  The hinge method is to flip the decal over so the backing paper is up and lightly score the backer with a razorblade.  That way you can peel only half the decal before the install.....on larger decals a piece of wide masking tape or application tape can be your friend as well.  Align the decal put a piece of tape across the top.....lift the decal and peel the top half of the backer and flip that down.  Work the bubbles and wrinkles out then lift the bottom half and peel the backer and finish the install.

Here's a youtube video that explains it a little better:
step by step 1955 Chevy decal installation hinge method

Sorry for the long post but this is something that I have learned on my own over the last 10 years and everytime it gets easier to do an install.

Dragon Slayer 129

 Don't be sorry, this is exactly the information I was hoping for. Thanks

[dreamaker]

I don't know if this will be of any value to you, but I put my stickers on what is called Cling Vinyl by Grafix  that is clear.  It comes in colors I get the clear and put my sticker on the vinyl and stick it on the inside of my windshield.  You know how shipping popcorn sticks to your hand and can't get it off, it kind of works like that, no adhesive. (static I guess)  I put my park sticker on the insides of the shield and have gone 80-90mph and never moved. This vinyl sticks to smooth surfaces.  Businesses use it on there windows so they have no clean up. Some bikes have kits you can put on the painted surfaces to protect from chips. You may find it at a craft store or online its cheap.  Hope this helps

P.S. I can switch my park sticker from bike to car or back