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A better finish starts with the preparation.

Clean plastics, careful fitting and time to bond. The essentials from the LR Designs fitting guide.
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Your graphics have a hard job to do. Giving the surface and the adhesive the right start makes fitting easier and helps the finished kit look its best.

01

Start with the exact fitment

Check your bike’s make, model and year before choosing your kit. If you are replacing plastics at the same time, confirm those details too. The right design still needs the right template.

02

Give the surface your attention

The LR Designs guide calls for clean surfaces, including brand-new plastics. Read the complete fitting instructions before you start and have the recommended cleaning materials ready.

03

Work patiently around the shape

Apply the decal evenly in the fitting direction. The guide explains where warmth helps with curves and bonding; follow its instructions rather than rushing the finish.

04

Leave time before the first ride

LR Designs advises allowing 24 hours at room temperature for the decal to bond before use. Plan the fitting around that time, especially if you have an event coming up.

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