Sticker Apllication How-to

[batesy]

WINDSCREEN STICKER APPLICATION

This might be a little long-winded, but bear with me. It helps to get it right the first time otherwise the sticker is stuffed. Try pulling it off and you will stretch the vinyl. You may as well throw it away once that happens.

Also... apply sticker on a cool windscreen. If it has any heat in it from the sun then the sticker will bubble.


Anyway... here we go...


1. The front of the sticker has some holding tape on it ... Turn the sticker over, face down, so that you can read the 'Metamark' label.

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2. GENTLY peel away the the backing paper of the sticket to about HALF WAY. (this will be around about where the 'O' is in 'Yorker'. You must do this peel very carefully, ensuring that all the letters come away from the backing. Keep a close eye on the edge of the letters and in particular the croc's teeth.

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3. Once you get to the middle - simply cut the backing paper in half.

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4. So now you should have half the backing paper in your hand and half still on the sticker.

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[batesy]

5. Now re-stick the backing paper back on leaving a half inch space in the middle. Remember that you stick it back the same way - with the 'Metamark' labels still on top.

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6. This is what you should have once done. A nice half inch gap in the middle.

Personally I like to repeat the backing removal process with the other side as well. Just to control the letter peeling.

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7. Go find a car to put the sticker on. Preferably something better than a Patrol.

Get someone to stand in front to help line up the sticker - centre it. I go on the rear-vision mirror mount being centre of screen. Remember that your cut on the backing paper may not be exactly centre. I think that the second upright on the 'O' is centre. Don't trust me on this though. It was 6am when I did this, so I kinda just stuck it there!

The hole idea of the half inch space is to allow you to move the sticker if you have to. Once centred, firmly press that half inch space onto the screen - the front tape should adhere to the glass.

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8. Next... grab an old credit card or something worthless like the driver's licences you mob have issued to you. Start at the centre and gently peel away the backing paper whilst smoothing the sticker onto the glass. Try and maintain a nice angle on the sticker otherwise it could flop onto the screen.

Again, peel gently and keep an eye on all the letters to see if they are pulling away from the backing paper.

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[batesy]

9. Easy does it. Guiding the sticker on with the card.

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10. Right to the end.

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11. Once on the glass, get stuck into it and put some pressure on the card so that the sticker well and truly STICKS.

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12. Repeat process on other side. Note how I am peeling a little back first to make sure letters are separating.

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[batesy]

13. Smoothing out the other end.


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14. Now get stuck into this side. Hopefully you should have no bubbles if you gently dragged you credit card across in the first process.

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15. Next you can begin to remove the holding tape from the front. Again, try and do this gently, making sure the letters are staying stuck onto the glass.

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16. The sharp points on some letters are sometimes a little harder to get off the tape, so move the tape around gently on a few different angles.

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[batesy]

17. Still trying to angle it off.

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18. Almost there.

Here's a tip ... open your car doors to do the application. You'll be surprised at how much easier it is when you can stand on the footwell.

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19. Ta dah... One strange, but happy forum user.

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Any questions class?

You can spray a little mixture of detergent and water onto the glass first if you want... this way you can slide the sticker around - then squeegy the sticker allowing the water and detergent to be removed. I don't use it on small stickers like this.

If you don't want to put the sticker on the screen then I suggest you find other amusing locations like: the dogs back or a mate's leg hair. Trust me, they will think it is just as hilarious as you do!

[batesy]

Oh, forgot... you probably want the stickers.

I'm posting them today. They will be folded so take extra care when you peel the backing tape.

[YOYO]

Oh, forgot... you probably want the stickers.

I'm posting them today. They will be folded so take extra care when you peel the backing tape.

WHAT WHAT WHAT
you mean you didn't put them is cartridges. I hope mine aren't F^%ked when they get here or I will .....I will.....
Get another one when i'm up there in 3 weeks.

Why couldn't you get a good looking girl to put the sticker on instead of that hairy ape. Are all weipans that scary....

[batesy]

WHAT WHAT WHAT
you mean you didn't put them is cartridges. I hope mine aren't F^%ked when they get here or I will .....I will.....
Get another one when i'm up there in 3 weeks.

Why couldn't you get a good looking girl to put the sticker on instead of that hairy ape. Are all weipans that scary....

Cartridge...!

Actually I've got just the cartridge for you, Yoyo...

Let me see... <Batesy goes to cupboard> Yep, this one should do ... says 12 guage on it.



You're right though... it would be easier with a cartridge. You'll just have to harden up a little, I guess!

I'm also worried about what condition they reach you in. Let me know if they are crap. I might have to tube them up next time.

[highlift80]

Well done on the sticker application demo mate, It's very instructive..

[campdog]

Batesy, Must be difficult for toyota drivers to put the stickers on.
There all one eyed and none of them are on the level.(thats the owners im talking about).Come to think of their vehicles are too.

[Nedly]

Thanks for the instructions Batesy, very instructive (?) :rolleyes:

Mate, I hate to be picky, but you forgot to mention the frequency of drink breaks that should be taken during the fixing process.

[campdog]

Cartridge...!

Actually I've got just the cartridge for you, Yoyo...

Let me see... <Batesy goes to cupboard> Yep, this one should do ... says 12 guage on it.



You're right though... it would be easier with a cartridge. You'll just have to harden up a little, I guess!

I'm also worried about what condition they reach you in. Let me know if they are crap. I might have to tube them up next time.
Id hate to dissapoint you Yoyo but that was a weipa girl,didnt you see the pink toe nails and the toyota.

[batesy]

I hate you bastards.

End of post.

[YOYO]

Id hate to dissapoint you Yoyo but that was a weipa girl,didnt you see the pink toe nails and the toyota.

good one C dog
He doesn't handle critisim really well does he

[batesy]

good one C dog

Yo ... Yoyo, what's with the 'C Dog'...?!

Sounds like a rap star's name.

Have you blokes got a little forum gang or something?

C Dogg and Yoyo. Patrol-ing the posts.

Talk about tuff. I'd like to join, but I'm not keen on wearing pink! :)

[highlift80]

Geez batsey the insults are flying now.. batesy knows if he had a hot chic in a bikini applying the sticker no one would be looking at the sticker. We'd be busy checking her out.

[batesy]

Geez batsey the insults are flying now.. batesy knows if he had a hot chic in a bikini applying the sticker no one would be looking at the sticker. We'd be busy checking her out.

If I had a hot chic in a bikini I wouldn't be too interested in stickers either!

[Coza]

Well done Batesy Thats the best sticker applliction of seen ever, top job.
Do you also wright instuction label's part time or something.
Like
For the best result, drink 375ml of your Favourite beverage every 20 min's after meals till the toyota in the driveway look's as good as a Nissan

The Sticker improves the look of the yota though.

Well done mate.

[YOYO]

Yo ... Yoyo, what's with the 'C Dog'...?!

Sounds like a rap star's name.

Have you blokes got a little forum gang or something?et

C Dogg and Yoyo. Patrol-ing the posts.

Talk about tuff. I'd like to join, but I'm not keen on wearing pink! :)

So do you get kicks in trying to upset me after I go and tell everyone on other forums to come check this site out. After all i get nothing out of it. But you get to sell mags.

Thats Alright though as I have a memory like an elephant and an appetite to match. Don't Upset Puff Campy Doggy dog becasue you need his input in this site.

So all you have to do is apologise and get someone taking a photo of you in a pink tutu holding a sign saying patrols rock my world and all be forgoten

[campdog]

Yo ... Yoyo, what's with the 'C Dog'...?!

Sounds like a rap star's name.

Have you blokes got a little forum gang or something?

C Dogg and Yoyo. Patrol-ing the posts.

Talk about tuff. I'd like to join, but I'm not keen on wearing pink! :)
Pink you say, everything in weipa is pink,the grass the dirt and every house and building.Even the people have pink skin.

[batesy]

Don't Upset Puff Campy Doggy dog becasue you need his input in this site.

So all you have to do is apologise and get someone taking a photo of you in a pink tutu holding a sign saying patrols rock my world and all be forgoten


My missus and I are reading this and laughing like idiots... I reckon Puff Campy Doggy dog has got to be the best forum name I've ever come across.

AS for the pink tutu and sign ... look I'd love to but I haven't got time. Gotta hit the sack - on the road bright and early tomorrow... well, about 10 or 11am. Which is pretty early when you don't have a job to go to.

[batesy]

Pink you say, everything in weipa is pink,the grass the dirt and every house and building.Even the people have pink skin.

It beats being BLUE, which is what a southern winter used to do to me.

Gotta love a northern winter. Unless you're not in one.

Enjoy that camping trip this weekend, Campdog. I'll be thinking about you when I wake up on Saturday, sitting on the verandah in Cooktown ... looking out over Cook's monument and watching the water sparkle. Warm cuppa in the hand and a nice cool morning breeze to mark the start of the Discovery Festival...!

[campdog]

It beats being BLUE, which is what a southern winter used to do to me.

Gotta love a northern winter. Unless you're not in one.

Enjoy that camping trip this weekend, Campdog. I'll be thinking about you when I wake up on Saturday, sitting on the verandah in Cooktown ... looking out over Cook's monument and watching the water sparkle. Warm cuppa in the hand and a nice cool morning breeze to mark the start of the Discovery Festival...!
I love my little winter camping trips, its my time to sit in front of a roaring great fire and plan my next trip up north. My plan would be to make the next trip my last.I mean stay and dont return south.
But cant complain, we have the best climate hear in NSW.
Do you get to wear your tutu at the festival ,sorry cooktown / kingchevys from queenstown.

[campdog]

My missus and I are reading this and laughing like idiots... I reckon Puff Campy Doggy dog has got to be the best forum name I've ever come across.


Hey Batesy, if you change my name to Puff Campy Doggy dog I will personally trave to weipa and put you in the tutu myself.

[campdog]

Yo Yoyo your dead right, when all of you guys are on the cape Ill be the only member of this forum left at home to log on.
Maybe I could use my work email and sign up again as Puff doggy and send myself pms

[batesy]

Hey Batesy, if you change my name to Puff Campy Doggy dog I will personally trave to weipa and put you in the tutu myself.

I couldn't do it to ya, Campdog... but it would be kinda funny.

[Coza]

Just do it

[campdog]

I couldn't do it to ya, Campdog... but it would be kinda funny.
It might feel kinda funny with the biggest tutu wedgie youve ever had.

[YOYO]

I couldn't do it to ya, Campdog... but it would be kinda funny.

Batesy you are upsetting everybody with your humour. Stop threatning you can do things and JUST do it. I can use campdog up there for advice plus seeing you with a tutu wedge would be quite funny

[batesy]

Batesy you are upsetting everybody with your humour.



It looks like I'm going to get banned from this forum ... talk about mutiny.

Here I was thinking that I finally had some power in my life.

Looks like it's back to the dirty nappies full-time. Oh, well, at least I got a couple of cheap shots in.

[YOYO]

ANYHOW i don't know if its already been posted (so if it has re direct me please) How did you arrive to be at weipa. What work DID you do before you started this AMAZING GLORIOUS site and what does your missus do to ba able to afford to leave you at home. A bit personal but ...... Just tell me

[batesy]

ANYHOW i don't know if its already been posted (so if it has re direct me please) How did you arrive to be at weipa. What work DID you do before you started this AMAZING GLORIOUS site and what does your missus do to ba able to afford to leave you at home. A bit personal but ...... Just tell me

Quick bio...


Missus and I came back to Weipa after a while in London. My oldies live here, as does my brother and sister.

I worked in the newspaper here for a year. Janine is a teacher (education queensland provides accommodation!).

We started the magazine in 2005, but got hammered by the cost and not knowing what we were really doing. Last year I asked Ant to come on board because I wanted to do a proper magazine, but really needed someone to help out.

It was a killer of a job to finish it, but we've already broken even. Hopefully we can improve on the magazine for next year ... and eventually make a part-time wage out of it as well.

Any other really important info about me can be seen here: http://www.capeyorker.com/forums/showthread.php?t=53

[ant]

Back to the topic...................
Got my sticker hand delivered when Batsey drove down on Thurs. Looks good. Only prob now is that I have to clean the car before I can put the sticker on. Might get some time to get to that in the next fe months.......

[riley]

Well i have got that far,scapped of the old sticker cleaned the car now ready for the sticker to arrive.

[highlift80]

Well i have got that far,scapped of the old sticker cleaned the car now ready for the sticker to arrive.

Hey riley maybe if I give batesy a call he will hand deliver ours too.

I could just see him driving down to cold NSW from Cooktown. lol

[YOYO]

Has anyone got an idea how long it takes for mail to be received from weipa. Hope I get them this week.

P.S Sorry ANT for asking batesy a question in no relation to this thread My apologies.

[riley]

I am not sure but the long weekend will slow it down a day or so.I hope they come next week as i leave in 14 days.

[campdog]

I hope the post doesnt drive a toyota in weipa, could take years.

[Lushy]

Hate to change the subject but are the stickers still availble and how much??

[Lushy]

I hope they are still available.

[Coza]

When Batesy can drag him self away from the fisher price toy's on the lounge room floor he might log on and help you out lushy. How is the little tacker going Batsey