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GolfJay
27th June 2011, 15:12
Ok guys, as simple as it is, here is a step by step guide to stickerbombing as shown by the girlfriend of all people (Not the photos lol)

http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g439/L1QuiD/7a452a88.jpg

First of all, always degrease the surface you're sticking things to. Wipe on with one cloth and off with another cloth about 10 seconds later. Do the whole are including behind and inside if possible.

http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g439/L1QuiD/a1419378.jpg

Now, time to sticker. Personally, I start with large stickers all over just to cover the area and then layer smaller stickers on top. Make sure that if you go around an edge, it is properly stuck down with any folds and creases.

http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g439/L1QuiD/19e637b0.jpg

Next up is PVA glue. Ibe never seen this done before for stickerbombing but it is well worth doing. Water it down slightly and apply alot if glue on each coat. It will look really White when applied but don't worry, it will dry clear. Again, if you go around/over any edges then apply glue there too! Leave to dry. I apply 3 coats. Sorry for the poor photo here. Glued!

http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g439/L1QuiD/ce217937.jpg

Now, lacquer. After a few tests I have found that lacquer will preserve the colour. You can leave it just glued but it will fade rapidly. Lacquering requires 3 coats and again, any folds and creases need to be lacquered too. Again, leave to dry for around two hours.

http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g439/L1QuiD/4979aaa5.jpg

Then simply refit when dry.

http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g439/L1QuiD/b07756e7.jpg

http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g439/L1QuiD/61d32256.jpg

Just a small note. When applying glue and lacquer, don't do just the stickers, go slighty over too to create a water proof seal.

Sorted!
mlawlan69
27th June 2011, 15:34
nice guide, not for me, but handy to know!

oh, and i thought i was white1!!!!
GolfJay
27th June 2011, 15:36
nice guide, not for me, but handy to know!

oh, and i thought i was white1!!!!

No longer white, red as hell. Sunburn FFS :(
nickuk
27th June 2011, 16:43
Nice one mate!
YourDreamGirl
27th June 2011, 17:48
This is great, car looks good too :y:

I wanna sticker bomb some bits on my car but only with pink and black stickers.. I doubt its possible but a girl can dream :\
Mansfield-Matthew-vts
27th June 2011, 18:03
what happens when u wash your car dont they come off ??
e8_pqck
27th June 2011, 18:07
did she sticker bomb your shorts as well?
Bedford126
27th June 2011, 18:12
They will still fade. The ink used in the production of the sticker bomb books is not uv stable so when sun hits it it will bleach after a while. The only way to stop them fadeing is to cover them with a uv stable laqure like u-pol uv-plus and at 90 quid a litre it defeats the point
GolfJay
27th June 2011, 18:39
did she sticker bomb your shorts as well?

No, they're her shorts actually.

what happens when u wash your car dont they come off ??

I've had no problems with them due to washing the car. As long as you use plenty of PVA and lacquer to seal it you're fine.

They will still fade. The ink used in the production of the sticker bomb books is not uv stable so when sun hits it it will bleach after a while. The only way to stop them fadeing is to cover them with a uv stable laqure like u-pol uv-plus and at 90 quid a litre it defeats the point

Ive had no fade what so ever in 12 weeks. Not saying you're wrong though.
samfenna
27th June 2011, 18:55
it will fade, theyre cheap shitty paper stickers, stickerbombing only looks good when people use proper stickers, bmx, skate surf stickers etc, and do it tastefully
dunno
27th June 2011, 21:32
good guide mate :y: I'd empahsize the Lacquer massively as I had stickerbombed mirror caps and even after a month of sitting around doing sod all they faded :panic:
GolfJay
27th June 2011, 22:17
They will still fade. The ink used in the production of the sticker bomb books is not uv stable so when sun hits it it will bleach after a while. The only way to stop them fadeing is to cover them with a uv stable laqure like u-pol uv-plus and at 90 quid a litre it defeats the point

Why would you want that much for abit of stickerbombing? One aerosol would do it. £13 here (http://www.autopaintsbrighton.co.uk/u-pol-clear-1-high-gloss-clear-coat-lacquer-450ml-aerosol-1422-p.asp)
Oc2
28th June 2011, 13:08
Nipples
Venns
28th June 2011, 14:07
Good guide but personally think sticker bombing is gash.
Chimaira
28th June 2011, 21:33
Good guide but personally think sticker bombing is gash.

True dat. :homme:
prior_vtr
29th June 2011, 15:59
pva glue is gud job...i did my petrol cap and lacured once lol and peeled off 3 days later in the rain
Mark_W
29th June 2011, 16:29
Looks good for those that want to do it and its agood guide, id just say to do something else (Because sticker bombing isnt for me) and, less nipples . . :)
Bedford126
29th June 2011, 18:49
Why would you want that much for abit of stickerbombing? One aerosol would do it. £13 here (http://www.autopaintsbrighton.co.uk/u-pol-clear-1-high-gloss-clear-coat-lacquer-450ml-aerosol-1422-p.asp)

Becuse that's 1k aerosol and is shite compared to the 2k you can actually get a shine with 2k clear coat.
GolfJay
29th June 2011, 19:46
Becuse that's 1k aerosol and is shite compared to the 2k you can actually get a shine with 2k clear coat.

I think I've worked in the trade long enough to know which products I trusts and which products I don't lol The shine is spot on.
MiniGibbo
29th June 2011, 19:47
Done mine properly months ago, it all peels/fades no matter much you seal the
..

But given it costs penny's who cares lol.
nickuk
29th June 2011, 20:03
I think I've worked in the trade long enough to know which products I trusts and which products I don't lol The shine is spot on.

Is that the lacquer you used or did you just use normal lacquer??