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Stickers on skis

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MiniMeDanny
Posts: 1737 - Karma: 2,312
whenever i put cool die cuts on my skis they mostly wear off or get pretty cut up after a day or two of riding - any tips for applying stickers so they wont wear off as easily ive seen ppl have it work on their skis so just wondering if they did nything special
Jul 28 2007 4:19AM
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kepler.
Posts: 8761 - Karma: 139
you should have french fried where you pizza'd
Jul 28 2007 8:29AM
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JGP.
Posts: 2785 - Karma: 474
get some switch gloves die cuts! most solid stickers out there, i shredded every other die cut but my three switch didnt even scratch!

and also just dont put them where you normally cross you skis for a mute grab say...
Jul 28 2007 9:28AM
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underflipped
Posts: 1100 - Karma: 14
didn't mattyb make them? which makes about 10 other companies, in theroy, the most solid stickers out there?
Jul 28 2007 9:31AM
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JGP.
Posts: 2785 - Karma: 474
i dont know maybe its something about the shape but i was amazed that mine didnt tear. i usually shred my die cuts in a couple hours, these held up....
Jul 28 2007 9:37AM
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JTL
Posts: 2275 - Karma: 338
buy some clear coat spray paint. then put it over the sticker
Jul 28 2007 10:04AM
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13stripes
Posts: 3795 - Karma: 273
ik its sounds stupid but take a lighter and run it around the edges it will keep them from peeling, as for the chipping idk what to do cause mine chip like crazy too
Jul 28 2007 1:28PM
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Franny
Posts: 3980 - Karma: 77
Thats the problem with stickers.
Jul 28 2007 1:33PM
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CFSGabe
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don't put them on the tips of your skis, right in front of the binding or right behind and usually on the back of the skis works too
Jul 28 2007 1:42PM
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MiniMeDanny
Posts: 1737 - Karma: 2,312
i mostly just wanna put my ns sticker on my skis - so i think ill try the clear spray paint, have u actually used tat before tho?
Jul 28 2007 1:45PM
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JTL
Posts: 2275 - Karma: 338
no i am but i am going to on my home painted ski poles
Jul 28 2007 3:15PM
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wils.
Posts: 2012 - Karma: 48
apply the sticker when your skis are very hot put them somewhere hot and apply the sticker very firmly
Jul 28 2007 3:31PM
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MiniMeDanny
Posts: 1737 - Karma: 2,312
u mean after waxing
Jul 28 2007 3:48PM
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boobie
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i wouldnt use the clear coat simply cause it will add a little weight, but just put the stickers in places where your skis wont scratch them off when you cross for a grab and not on the tip or tail cause the snow shoots up those when u ski. pretty much keep it simple and youll just have to redo the stickers a few times a year if you really want them there... behind the binding has been the best spot ive had one stay on
Jul 28 2007 3:51PM
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wlm
Posts: 477 - Karma: 176
IF U WANT STICKERS TO STICK WHITOUT DOIN SOMETHING ELSE OR HAVE TO BUY SOMETHING.

first, check your ski for dirt and stuff, and if the surface is "bumpy" or something try to scrape it away. sorry my english.

so when your gonna set your sticker on the ski, be sure of that the ski is completly dry. and dont set the sticker on just hours before you'll ripping your hood, let them stand at least one night so the glue on the stick has dried right.

completly shocked over my own english.. omg, I feele so , norwegian.

omg i can do better english that this.. screw me.
Jul 29 2007 3:07PM
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dave44
Posts: 11052 - Karma: 113
^ Your english is perfectly fine, probably better than some people on here.

And that's probably a good tip.
Jul 29 2007 3:17PM
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13stripes
Posts: 3795 - Karma: 273
well thats a nice rant but your missing the point, he is having problems with vinyl decals, like chipping or just plain falling off. and its best to clean the ski with alcohol, but you are right you should wait at least 24 hours b4 you ride your skis with new stickers
Jul 29 2007 4:15PM
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Shpadoinkle
Posts: 10437 - Karma: 84
blow dryer. don't put stickers on when it's cold out...period. the glue on the one side will freeze a bit. it needs to be tacky.
Jul 29 2007 4:19PM
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Franny
Posts: 3980 - Karma: 77
Varnish
Jul 29 2007 6:26PM
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ecsm.
Posts: 1381 - Karma: 532
i dont know any secrets but if u get some saga stickerz there good for skis
Jul 29 2007 6:48PM
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GatoGordo
Posts: 1496 - Karma: 10
that needs no further explanation
Jul 29 2007 6:50PM
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dave44
Posts: 11052 - Karma: 113
Damn good point.
Jul 29 2007 6:52PM
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JTL
Posts: 2275 - Karma: 338
idk what kind of clear coat your thinking of...i was talking about a spray paint can but with clear coating in it. like one coat wouldn't add weight.
Jul 30 2007 9:23AM
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Rez4frederick
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bahahahah, dude, dont feel bad, I cant even speak in any other languages other than english, like at all. I know a few words in spanish (really easy ones) and like one word in german.  No way in hell could i try and type out a post on some foreign site and actually make any sense unless I was using a dictionary or some shit.

And thank you for that info. I have problems with stickers often as well.
Jul 30 2007 10:54AM
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Franny
Posts: 3980 - Karma: 77
o well there just stickers
Jul 30 2007 3:31PM
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1111111111111111
Posts: 1207 - Karma: 38
that post definetely had more than 87% e-sarcasm. thanks for the warning
Jul 30 2007 3:59PM
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