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The decals that are included in this kit are already die-cut from the factory. They are also known as 'peel and stick' so there is no need
to cut them in order to remove them from the decal sheet. Most of them will be easy to apply, but those that go around a compound
curve will need a little bit of assistance from you to apply neatly. Please be patient when applying the decals as this will result in a more
professional appearance and finish.
For the next step, we'll assume that you have already painted your X-Crawler ARR body in the colour(s) of your choice, have let the
paint dry completely and have removed the plastic film that protects the outside of the body shell. Before you begin applying the decals
on the body we recommend that you clean the outside of the body with a mild soap (non-abrasive liquid detergent) and water solution.
Do not use abrasives or abrasive cleaners as this will damage the body shell. Next, dry with a cotton towel (so that it does not scratch
the body), and have the following tools ready to assist you with the decal application:
- X-Acto Knife (or similar)
- Heat Gun or Hair Dryer
- Window Cleaning Liquid (such as Windex®)
- Paper (Kitchen) Towel
Begin by placing the decals that go on the flat areas of the body first. These are straight forward to apply and do not need the suggested
tools mentioned above, although it can sometimes be useful to use the knife to help you position some decals. This includes your preferred
side windows, windshield and grill decals, as well as the hood scoop, rear roll bar/rear window display, website logos, 'XTM Racing'
logos, and the smaller 'X-Crawler' decals, if those are chosen for the sides of the body shell. If you intend using the larger 'X-Crawler'
decals for the sides of the body, we recommend you use the recommended tools as detailed above to apply them.
For the larger 'X-Crawler' decals, apply one at a time. Apply a small amount of window cleaning liquid to the side of the body shell in and
around the door area, moving the liquid around with your finger until there is a very thin coat of it covering the area where the decal is
to go. This is to allow the decal to be lifted up once if it is not placed in the correct location. However, be careful not to apply too much
liquid on the body or the decal will not stick at all! If in doubt, practise first using some of the waste material left over from when you cut
out the body shell and one of the larger decals that you don't intend using.
Place the 'X-Crawler' decal gently on the side of the body so that the 'X' section is about 8~10mm from the bottom edge of the window
decal, and the 'Crawler' section is on the angled part of the door. Gently press on the 'X' part of the decal at the top and work your way
down to the bottom of the 'X' until it is firmly placed. As you begin to press on the 'Crawler' portion of the decal, we suggest that you
start from the centre and work your way to the outer part of the decal with a little assistance from a hair dryer or heat gun on its lower
heat setting. Note that using too much heat will cause the decal to melt or become disfigured - in the worst cases it could also melt the
body itself, so be very careful when doing this. Using the heat gun will help allow the decal to stretch a bit into the various angles of
the body.
Next, apply a small amount of window cleaning liquid to the right side headlight area of the body shell and spread it around with your
finger. Notice on the headlight decals that they are almost divided where the bottom 2/3 are the light section, and the top 1/3 is like a
brow for the lights. Choose the headlight set you like the most from the three choices given. Place the bottom portion of the right side
headlight decal to the appropriate area of the body shell, but only apply pressure to the bottom section of the decal. With the bottom
of the decal in place, make a vertical cut in the upper part of the decal 2/3 of the way up from the front, near the turn indicator. Make
sure that this cut is perpendicular to the edge of the decal. Next, apply a small amount of pressure to the upper 1/3 of the decal as this
portion must be pressed down next. A slight amount of heat might assist in this process. Then, gently press the remaining front 2/3 of
the decal down with the assistance of the heat gun so that it slightly overlaps the upper 1/3 portion that was previously applied, starting
at the front edge and working back towards the turn indicator. Repeat the same process for the left side headlight.
aPPlyinG tHe deCalS
Press this section down 2nd
Press down lower
2/3 of decal first
Cut here
Press this section
down last, starting
at the front edge
