The stickers dress up any body and add the finishing touch to the look of your RC car . Applying these stickers is generally not complicated except when it comes to sticking them precisely on a bodywork because of its complex curves. Follow our advice to obtain a professional result .
Note the location of each sticker
Before applying the stickers, it is essential to imagine their location and the final result. Once you know what you want, draw the ends of each sticker on the bodywork with a pencil.
Wash your hands thoroughly
Before you start placing stickers on the bodywork , wash your hands thoroughly. Even after washing, your hands will still be covered in natural oils which can build up on the surface and prevent the sticker from adhering properly. So avoid touching the body more than necessary.
Clean the bodywork
Make sure the bodywork is completely clean and free of dust or lint. If necessary, use an auto body cleaner and a microfiber cloth to clean the area you are going to work on.
Apply soapy water
Brush the bodywork and the sticky side of the sticker with soapy water (or dishwashing liquid diluted in water) which will allow you to readjust the location of your sticker by sliding it. When it is in the right place, remove the film from under the sticker using a credit card or another makeshift squeegee and make it adhere to the support by heating it using a dryer. hair. You will be amazed at how much prettier the stickers look when you use the soap trick.
Use tools
Small stickers can be difficult to place precisely. Instead of struggling with a little sticker on your fingertip, use the tip of a scalpel . This will make you much more accurate but also the decals will look better without your fingerprints printed on the back.
Likewise, if you want an even more professional result, this will prove very useful for re-cutting the transparent excess around the sticker pattern. You can also use a cutter to remove wrinkles and bubbles : a small hole in a bubble or a slit in a wrinkle will allow you to improve the appearance of the sticker by smoothing it.
Heat the sticker
Applying stickers to curved and hollow areas of the bodywork is difficult. A hairdryer is a tip to combat this problem. Warm the sticker with the hairdryer to make it more flexible, so you can work it on the curve and apply it smoothly. Be careful not to overheat and damage the sticker and/or bodywork.
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