Beware: Event 'Stickers' Damage Frames

[seahorse]

Just completed the ASG / Liberty Winelands event at which self-adhesive PVC stage profiles were issued.

 

The stickers proved so tough, and yes sticky, that portion of my Scotts carbon fibre top-coat peeled off the frame along with the sticker when I removed it. (Spark Carbon Pro 2012)

 

Evidently the stickers arefar more 'aggressive' than any other stage race decal I have used which have generally been low-tack and easy to remove.

 

Damn I'm annoyed.

Has anyone else had similar experience?

 

 

 

[fanievb]

Thats why you put down some insulation tape and then stick on you race number

 

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[FCH]

or just wait till you see the hill in front of you. (i prefer not using the profile stickers; ignorance truly is bliss!)

[usxorf]

Apparently the epic stickers also have a very strong adhesive.

[Long Wheel Base]

Thats why you put down some insulation tape and then stick on you race number

 

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^^This.

Even those cheap "paper" stickers they provided for big races like Argus left a sticky residue on the frame. I used to put them on my stem and after countless washing there was still nasty marks. Insulation tape FTW.

[Vetseun]

Apparently the epic stickers also have a very strong adhesive.

Apparently the epic stickers also have a very strong adhesive.

Jip, they seem to last forever.

[I FLY]

Jip, they seem to last forever.

Sometimes longer than the frame.

[I FLY]

Apparently the epic stickers also have a very strong adhesive.

At one of the Spur Schools races I saw a youngster on a Yeti with 4 different years worth of Epic stickers on the top tube. All still in prestine condition whereas the frame was not.

 

Obviously a hand-me-down from her dad.

[Skott5]

Jip, they seem to last forever.

 

Like the Pilot joke ... How do you know if an oke is a Pilot ... he tells you ! 

[Brandon P]

Stick them to a piece of masking tape, cut the edges and stick that to the frame /stem. Much easier to peel off afterwards without leaving any sticky residue. 

[Sarge]

Hi,

Often if you use a hair dryer on the sticker it comes off very easily. But the insulation tape 'trick" is perfect.

Sarge

[gummibear]

Apparently the epic stickers also have a very strong adhesive.

Isn't the idea to leave it one forever after the race though    

[gummibear]

Stick them to a piece of masking tape, cut the edges and stick that to the frame /stem. Much easier to peel off afterwards without leaving any sticky residue. 

I use the blue painters tape.Seems to handle water better than masking tape.

[GMan]

After you have removed the sticker, apply some peanut butter and leave on for about 5 hours. Take a wet cloth and wipe off, this has worked for me in the past. 

[Wannabe]

To remove this kind of stickers: Aplly liberal dose of DOOM. Wait a few minutes, wipe top/paper section of sticker off with a soft cloth.

Spray some more DOOM on glue, wait a few minutes.

Wipe glue residue off with said soft cloth.

Rinse and repeat if necessary, until frame is free of any glue residue.

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[fanievb]

To remove this kind of stickers: Aplly liberal dose of DOOM. Wait a few minutes, wipe top/paper section of sticker off with a soft cloth.

Spray some more DOOM on glue, wait a few minutes.

Wipe glue residue off with said soft cloth.

Rinse and repeat if necessary, until frame is free of any glue residue.

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FWIW it works with tar as well.