Protecting Decals

[gb155]

Ok so I have decaled my Chi-done, is there anything I can do to coat them to proect them ?

There is quite a few you see

 

[zacklaws]

I suppose you could use "Copter Tape", but it may be expensive, unless you can find it cheaper.

http://www.justridingalong.com/?product=73

 

[sabian92]

They'll start to come off regardless, I don't think you can do much barring putting a coat of lacquer over them or something.

 

[fossyant]

1. Sort that front QR out - parallel with front fork leg.

2. If the thick vinyl sort, then you'll be fine. My Ribble and Herety had their 'decals' applied on top of the clear coat and have been fine in 20 years. If it's the very fine sort (unlikely) then these need top coating.

I'd leave as is as you'll mess up the gloss top coat on the carbon.

 

[fossyant]

PS What's the Project ?

 

[gb155]

1. Sort that front QR out - parallel with front fork leg.

2. If the thick vinyl sort, then you'll be fine. My Ribble and Herety had their 'decals' applied on top of the clear coat and have been fine in 20 years. If it's the very fine sort (unlikely) then these need top coating.

I'd leave as is as you'll mess up the gloss top coat on the carbon.

1. LOL - I'm using that front wheel on the CAAD9 , so it was just "stuck on the Chi-Done" to make it easier to Decal up.

2. Yeah its the really thick stuff, I took one off that had only been on for 5 mins so and it was difficult to remove and left loads of glue behind

Supposed the best bet is to get another set, so I can just replace if/when needed , cheap enough at £20 for the full set.

As for the PS, That would be telling wouldn't it :-)

 

[mr Mag00]

where did you get the decals and are you copying a previous Trek design?

 

[gb155]

where did you get the decals and are you copying a previous Trek design?

eBay and yes its the £10k Project One 1274 Style.