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Old Oct 26, 2006 | 09:23 AM
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Anyone install decals and what do you think of the process? Did you have alot of trouble with wrinkles or air bubbles.I seen some pretty nice decals I wouldn't mine installing on my scooter, but don't want to end up with a mess.

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Old Oct 26, 2006 | 10:32 AM
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I prefer the paint.
 
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Old Oct 26, 2006 | 01:48 PM
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Paint paint paint.. You will not be happy with decals....trust me..
 
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Old Oct 26, 2006 | 01:51 PM
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Old Oct 26, 2006 | 03:06 PM
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I got this link from another post a while back:

http://cyclegraphics.com/

This isnt paint and I didn't find anything that would fit my ride, but it's so inexpensive it's worth a look.
 
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Old Oct 26, 2006 | 03:13 PM
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Advise, right. lol
 
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Old Oct 26, 2006 | 06:07 PM
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I've helped put decals on a race car and they laid down around the rounded edges very well. Could be in how well the product is suited to that sort of thing. I've seen a friend's metric with decal flames and it fooled me into thinking they were painted on. I wouldn't put them on my bike, but how's about you givin' it a try, Tom. Put photos on here of your handiwork and if we vote against it you can always take them back off!
 
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Old Oct 26, 2006 | 07:51 PM
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Dacal are cheaper, but paint would be the best way to go, in my opinion. Tim
 
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