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flag danbillam
Posted: Sep 7, 2014 at 9:18 Quote
My new bike is to be delivered this week and I've bought a few sheets of the clear vinyl frame protection. I'm going to do the chainstays, under down tube and fork legs.
What is safe to wipe the bike with first so the tape sticks best and doesn't leave a bad finish underneath.
Thanks
flag danbillam
Posted: Sep 9, 2014 at 7:41 Quote
I've got surgical spirit is that ok?
flag XCMark
Posted: Sep 9, 2014 at 14:32 Quote
All you are needing to do is remove any contaminants so you don't neutralize the sticky on the protection strips. Use rubbing alcohol diluted in water.
flag danbillam
Posted: Sep 9, 2014 at 22:34 Quote
No problem. Surgical spirit is rubbing alcohol. How much does it need diluting?
flag XCMark
Posted: Sep 10, 2014 at 12:36 Quote
danbillam wrote:
No problem. Surgical spirit is rubbing alcohol. How much does it need diluting?
I'd say about 40% alcohol to water.
flag danbillam
Posted: Sep 10, 2014 at 12:57 Quote
Does it need drying first and can all vinyl be applied wet or only some? Cheers
flag Ulysees
Posted: Sep 10, 2014 at 14:55 Quote
It evaporates naturally so no worries.
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