You've received your freshly printed kit and want to move on to applying it?
Here is our guide for the Motorcycle rim stickers. Our tips for a successful install. ✌️🏍

Upon receiving your stickers, if they are not quickly adhered, it is advisable to... Store in a dry, flat place, protected from the sun.(Be careful not to leave them tucked away in a drawer. 😉)

Motorcycle Rim Stickers - Step 1

Two parameters are important before you begin the installation.
The first is the environmentThe second is the equipment.

Prefer to stick your stickers in a covered location.Wind and dust shelter 💨Temperature should also be considered; choose a day with a temperature between 7°C and 25°CAdherence will be optimal between 15 and 25°CWe forget customization in Heatwaveunless your garage is air-conditioned (in which case, the installation time must be observed). ☀️

For the materials, it is recommended to procure what you need beforehand to avoid being hampered and interrupted during installation.

It is essential to be meticulous in the installation as it guarantees a Permanent posting/appointment and the quality of the finishes.
Be careful not to use contraindicated products and clean your rim thoroughly. 🧼

The equipment

For installing your wheel stickers, you will need a few... ElementsOf course, rims and stickers...🤪
But also:

•  Degreaser/Household Alcohol/Soapy WaterNo silicone products*),
•  A clean cloth
•  A pair of scissors
•  A raclette (on sale here) Credit or loyalty card
•  Masking tape or small adhesive tape (we're not pulling out the big roll of duct tape 😁)
• Heat gun or hairdryer (if you don't have one, home improvement stores usually offer rental services).
• A flat surface (floor/cardboard/table).

Avoid other products as well. Essence, white spirit, or glass cleaner. They are corrosive and can damage your rims (discolor, whiten…)
If, however, you have already made the mistake, you can hide it with some Ring stickers or interior rim covers 🙃.

Step 2 – Cut and Prepare

Some stickers are pre-cut and others in lots, such as the borders, so you can cut your stickers And prepare the sets for the front and rear rims, placing them on either side of the motorcycle to avoid confusion and mixing them up.

To optimally prepare your stickers, arrange them on a flat surface and Scrape them to make them adhere to the transfer. and to make installation easier for you.

Step 3 – Clean the rims

Clean Its rim is one of the most important steps.
Glue does not adhere to a dusty or greasy surface.
To clean your rims, use a degreaser (brake cleaner...), household alcohol, or simply soapy water.

Caution: Do not use WD40 or silicone-based products! 

Cleaning is very important on new, covered rims. release agentBe aware if you're planning to apply decals to a brand new bike. (If you order through a dealer, you can also ask them to apply the decals for delivery. 😉)

After washing, dry your rims with a clean cloth. humidity must be eliminated.

Motorcycle Rim Sticker Application – Tips

A few tips for optimizing your sticker's hold.
Our stickers are designed with High-quality materials and their The holding is permanent. Provided they are properly placed. 😉

• Heat the rim Heating the rim before applying your stickers improves adhesion between the materials.
• Scraping stickers from a flat surface Our stickers are transfer-based. scrape Applying their stickers to a flat surface beforehand makes application easier and prevents them from sticking to the paper backing.
• Rest time Optimizing sticker adhesion to the rim requires a rest period. Allow 48 to 72 hours in a dry location between 7 and 25°C.
• Heat the stickers Heating the stickers helps to reduce or eliminate bubbles and creases.

Step 4 – Installation

Our stickers are presented on TransferThis means you'll need to peel them off the paper backing. If the sticker remains stuck to the paper, you can scrape it flat.
It is Essential to use a screed. Alternatively, a credit card or loyalty card to scrape your stickers and ensure they adhere properly to the rim. The Raclette are offered with the kit purchase.

We advise you to start with the rims If you bought a complete kit, it includes the outer structure, allowing you to then attach the inner rims.

First,

• Position. Your wheel stickers without removing the paper filmYou can use small pieces of tape to help. This will give you a guide for where to place the sticker and whether it's straight.
  You can also make marks with a pencil by taking measurements.

When your stickers are positioned with the adhesive and the spacing is to your liking, let's begin.

• Pull the adhesive from one end.The adhesive is separating from the paper backing. Apply the sticker gently to the rim, guiding it with your fingers and pressing it against the rim gradually.
  Be careful not to handle the stickers by the adhesive side.

When your sticker is applied:

• Scrape with the raclette so that the The glue adheres. Perfectly on the support.
• Then gently peel the transfer in the direction of the stickers. Do not pull perpendicular to the rim. The still-fresh glue might come loose.
  

Repeat the operation for the other stickers.

For large stickers, like logos, you can (if the design allows), to cut in half Apply the sticker in two applications. For curved areas of the rim, you can also make cuts in the blank spaces to ease application.
Scraping is particularly important for these stickers since wrinkles can persist around the volumes.
Heating the sticker with a heat gun or hairdryer can help you remove bubbles and wrinkles

If bubbles persist, you can... pierce with a fine needle Invisible result.

The pose is similar for the social media stickers Assume that paint or glue adheres to a clean surface.

For questions about installation, you can contact us here. 👈

You can also use our video tutorial If this resonates more with you.

To have stickers applied

In the event that you are truly not manuals or where you have big laziness You can ask at specialized shops or certain garages for have your stickers appliedYou might also have a friend who's happy to help! 🤗

Some dealerships will also agree to install them for you if you buy a new motorcycle with parts to be installed at their garage. two birds with one stone !

Motorcycle Rim Stickers – Conclusion

There, your rims are custom and your Motorcycle is sending some serious stuff. It's time to take photos and send them to us on Our networks In order to share your work and inspire other motorcyclists to get involved.

You can also Please write to us if you have any questions. or if you want to go further in your customization with additional stickers or a deco kit Sorted!