Does anyone have experience of putting Advertising Decals on Helicopters? - hangarchat.com2024-03-28T11:05:53Zhttp://myhangarchat.com/forum/topics/does-anyone-have-experience-of?commentId=6398453%3AComment%3A98357&xg_source=activity&feed=yes&xn_auth=noPresumably your concerns will…tag:myhangarchat.com,2012-02-12:6398453:Comment:983572012-02-12T15:48:54.481ZDwight Robinsonhttp://myhangarchat.com/profile/DRobinson
<p>Presumably your concerns will have been addressed already, given the timeline. But for the benefit of general information, others might like to consider these points:</p>
<p>* first, you may need to shape your decals if the application area is spherical. This can be really tricky and is best left to those in the industry. Confident and able Do it Yourselfers, however, can use a blowdryer to shrink the decals to the shape of the surface.</p>
<p>* ensure that the surface area to…</p>
<p>Presumably your concerns will have been addressed already, given the timeline. But for the benefit of general information, others might like to consider these points:</p>
<p>* first, you may need to shape your decals if the application area is spherical. This can be really tricky and is best left to those in the industry. Confident and able Do it Yourselfers, however, can use a blowdryer to shrink the decals to the shape of the surface.</p>
<p>* ensure that the surface area to which decals are to be applied are squeaky clean. A mild, general cleaner to remove loose dirt followed by an alcohol- or spirit-based cleaner ensures that any dust and/or oily residues are removed from the area of application as much as is practical.</p>
<p>* Mike indicated below to mist the area with Windex to permit the decals a little wiggle room once affixed. Important thing is that as little as is required be used.</p>
<p>* if, after you squeegee the water and air from under the decal you find that little bubbles are formed under the decal after a few days or weeks the natural reaction is to pin-prick the bubble to let the air escape. BIG mistake. If there is air trapped and it is not a major crises, leave them alone; otherwise, work them out to the sides of the decal if you can but do not punch holes in your decal. Air will, eventually, get in more successfully than it stays out and the decal is likely to begin to lift, ruining an otherwise successful application.</p>
<p>* allow the adhesive a day or three to cure. This is not to say that you can't fly, but avoid touching, rubbing, or otherwise stressing the decal in that time period.</p>
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<p>Safe flying. Have a Bermudaful Day.</p> Talk to any air ambulance ope…tag:myhangarchat.com,2011-08-07:6398453:Comment:432372011-08-07T18:06:21.771ZStephen Richeyhttp://myhangarchat.com/profile/StephenRichey
Talk to any air ambulance operation. They are nothing more than flying billboards in most areas.
Talk to any air ambulance operation. They are nothing more than flying billboards in most areas. Nick, did you find what you n…tag:myhangarchat.com,2011-07-30:6398453:Comment:370912011-07-30T15:20:38.423ZMidwest Aircrafthttp://myhangarchat.com/profile/MidwestAircraft
Nick, did you find what you needed? If not,we can help you out with that! We recommend using Airgraphics for design and renderings. We haved worked with them for many years and highly recommend them! There website is <a href="http://www.airgraphicsllc.com">www.airgraphicsllc.com</a>. Tell them that Midwest Aircraft Refinishing suggested them.
Nick, did you find what you needed? If not,we can help you out with that! We recommend using Airgraphics for design and renderings. We haved worked with them for many years and highly recommend them! There website is <a href="http://www.airgraphicsllc.com">www.airgraphicsllc.com</a>. Tell them that Midwest Aircraft Refinishing suggested them. Will do!tag:myhangarchat.com,2011-06-09:6398453:Comment:130212011-06-09T18:44:43.336ZNick Mileshttp://myhangarchat.com/profile/NickMiles
Will do!
Will do! You're welcome. The other be…tag:myhangarchat.com,2011-06-09:6398453:Comment:131232011-06-09T18:15:56.321ZMike Schmidthttp://myhangarchat.com/profile/MikeSchmidt
You're welcome. The other benefit to this technique is that you don't get air bubbles under the decal. Post pics when you're done!
You're welcome. The other benefit to this technique is that you don't get air bubbles under the decal. Post pics when you're done! Hi Mike -
That's a hot tip! T…tag:myhangarchat.com,2011-06-09:6398453:Comment:125772011-06-09T17:42:21.916ZNick Mileshttp://myhangarchat.com/profile/NickMiles
<p>Hi Mike -</p>
<p>That's a hot tip! Thanks so much for suggestion. </p>
<p>-Nick</p>
<p>Hi Mike -</p>
<p>That's a hot tip! Thanks so much for suggestion. </p>
<p>-Nick</p> A little trick I learned when…tag:myhangarchat.com,2011-06-09:6398453:Comment:131162011-06-09T17:33:20.518ZMike Schmidthttp://myhangarchat.com/profile/MikeSchmidt
<p>A little trick I learned when applying big decals is to spray the area with a little windex before you put the decal on. It'll let the decal slide a little bit so you can get it placed perfectly. Then use a squeegee to get most of the liquid out from under the decal.</p>
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<p>It will take a bit of time to dry and completely stick to the helicopter, but makes the installation much easier.</p>
<p>A little trick I learned when applying big decals is to spray the area with a little windex before you put the decal on. It'll let the decal slide a little bit so you can get it placed perfectly. Then use a squeegee to get most of the liquid out from under the decal.</p>
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<p>It will take a bit of time to dry and completely stick to the helicopter, but makes the installation much easier.</p> Hi Pam -
Thanks for the sugg…tag:myhangarchat.com,2011-06-03:6398453:Comment:113212011-06-03T00:37:49.191ZNick Mileshttp://myhangarchat.com/profile/NickMiles
<p>Hi Pam - </p>
<p>Thanks for the suggestion. I will get in touch with "Gary the sign guy".</p>
<p>-Nick</p>
<p>Hi Pam - </p>
<p>Thanks for the suggestion. I will get in touch with "Gary the sign guy".</p>
<p>-Nick</p> Hey Nick, I actually have my…tag:myhangarchat.com,2011-05-31:6398453:Comment:108212011-05-31T20:34:41.243ZPam Landishttp://myhangarchat.com/profile/PamLandis
<p>Hey Nick, I actually have my decals printed for me and I place them...great guy and good prices ....Gary "the signman"</p>
<p>561-795-5926 or 561-602-8877, he makes it so easy to install!!</p>
<p>Good Luck!</p>
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<p>peel and stick and to remove use hairdryer....peels off easy and no damage to paint</p>
<p>Hey Nick, I actually have my decals printed for me and I place them...great guy and good prices ....Gary "the signman"</p>
<p>561-795-5926 or 561-602-8877, he makes it so easy to install!!</p>
<p>Good Luck!</p>
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<p>peel and stick and to remove use hairdryer....peels off easy and no damage to paint</p> Go to a good graphics shop an…tag:myhangarchat.com,2011-05-27:6398453:Comment:98022011-05-27T13:50:40.809ZAdam Millerhttp://myhangarchat.com/profile/AdamMiller
<p>Go to a good graphics shop and they will do the design and then apply it to the aircraft. Be careful not to put on near the exhaust and also where it will cause damage if it comes off (ie tailrotor on a heli)</p>
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<p>Go to a good graphics shop and they will do the design and then apply it to the aircraft. Be careful not to put on near the exhaust and also where it will cause damage if it comes off (ie tailrotor on a heli)</p>
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