Hyper-Formance Decals

       Hyper-Formance Decals are correct water-transfer style, just like Schwinn used. Water-transfer decals are basically Elmer's Glue on a piece of clear. Installation instructions need to be followed to the letter for best application results. Some will stray and have success, but eventually you'll hit a snag. My decals can be clear-coated, but you must be even more careful. Have your painter call before attempting clear coating. Decal installation instructions at the bottom of this page.

     Ok, now that we've gotten that out of the way....I make over 50 different decals for Sting-Rays. Below are a few, but there are many I do not have listed. Email if there's one you need that I do not list.

     Please specify exactly the year, color and model of Sting-Ray that you are ordering decals for. There seem to be a Kazillion different combinations :-)

Detailed Decal installation and clearcoat  instructions are at the bottom of this page...SEE BELOW

   
   
   
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Chain Guard Decal, Specify Color/Model & Year

$6.00 each
Shifter Set, 2 Pieces (Hi-Lo, 12335 or 123 plus Donut) $6.00/pair (or $3.00 each)
Seat Post Logo $3.00
"Schwinn" tube, straight or arched $6.00/pair
Fork Darts $3.00/pair
Krate Decal Set, 4 pieces $15.00
1966-68 Fastback/Ram's Horn Fastback Decal Set, 9 Pieces $25.00 (includes X-Flag)
1969-up Fastback Decal Set, 8 pieces $22.00
X-Flag decal $4.00
Manta-Ray Decal Set, 8 pieces
**White Manta Guards are back in stock!!**		 $22.00
Sting-Ray, Deluxe Sting-Ray Decal Set. Specify year, model, color. 6 pieces $18.00
Super-Deluxe Decal Set, 4 pieces $15.00
Disc Brake Sticker $5.00
Chrome Checkerboard Mirror "Sting-Ray" Sticker $10.00
"Schwinn * Continental" Downtube Decals **only available in black** $15.00/pair
Micro-Set Decal Solution, call with it and my Decal Instructions in your hand  and we can go over the instructions for best results. Great for high humidity climates. REQUIRED for clearcoating decals.   $4.00/bottle, will do over 50 decals! (if you don't spill it :-)
Disc brake set of two plastic guide bushings. These are the correct nylon-type white plastic bushings. A finishing touch! $10.00/pair   Disc brake sticker $5.00
Shipping charge for DECALS ONLY, up to $30.00 worth is $2.00. Over $30.00 via Priority Mail is $5.50.  Orders containing other non-decal items, regular shipping charges apply, see online order form. 
 

HYPER-FORMANCE DECAL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Very important—do not apply these decals like the ones from your childhood…You were probably doing it wrong then!

 

  1. Dip decal in room temperature water for no more than 2 seconds. (Remember, two seconds, NOT two minutes.
  2. Next place decal on a smooth, clean countertop and do not touch for five (5) minutes…Allow decal and backing to roll if it wants to roll.
  3. Apply decal and backing to clean surface.  Align it to the correct position and then slide the backing out from under the decal.
  4. Dip your finger in water and smooth out all air bubbles under the decal.  Allow decal to dry a minimum of 24 hours at room temperature before handling.  Decal will dry clear.  Do not touch or move the decal until 24 hours have passed.
  5. NOTICE:  Nowhere in these instructions does it say:  “Put water on the surface”…the glue would be “thinned” out too much with the extra water and will not stick…very bad!
  6. Do not use a hair dryer to dry the decals.
  7. Decals will not stick to most powdercoats.  Micro-Set decal setting solution will help, but they still may fail.
  8. Micro-Set decal solution makes the decals more water resistant, clearer, and last longer.  It also enables decals to be clear-coated.  Below are the Micro-Set directions.  Micro-Set is NECESSARY if you want to apply clearcoat over the decals.

 

OPTIONAL MICRO-SET DECAL SETTING SOLUTION INSTRUCTIONS:

I hesitate to type these instructions because everyone’s painting skill varies and by giving the directions orally, I can sense the caller’s skill level.  If you have ANY questions, first read both sets of instructions on this page, then call me at (480) 961-0643 or email me at Pete@Hyper-Formance.com   Micro-Set works EXCELLENT with or without clearcoat.

 

  1. Brush ONE coat on the surface of the bike.  It will half dry, half not dry; that’s ok.
  2. Apply the decal EXACTLY per the decal instructions listed above.  Do NOT apply any water to the painted surface.
  3. After you work out all the air bubbles, apply ONE, thin coat (NOT two or six…just one coat—MORE IS NOT BETTER.
  4. Watch the surface for one hour.  If the decal wrinkles at the edge(s), dip your finger in a small amount of water and smooth the edge down.
  5. Let dry at room temperature for 12 hours.
  6. After 12 hours, if there is a missed air pocket, “poke” slightly with a sharp X-Acto knife and apply one thin coat of Micro-Set…it will “suck” the decal down.  Let dry another 6 to 12 additional hours.
  7. After 12 hours wipe the surface with a CLEAN damp cloth to remove any glue residue.

If you are going to clearcoat over the decals:  Apply the first two coats of clear VERY lightly over the decals which were applied according to the directions listed above. Let EACH coat dry a minimum of 45 minutes between coats.  Just LIGHTLY MIST clearcoats…a decal is essentially a piece of clearcoat with Elmer’s glue on it.  It is very easy for clearcoat to work under the edge and then it may lift the decals.  By applying light coats of clear and allowing them to dry, you are sealing the edge. After the first to coats, you can lay on additional medium to wet coats of clear as needed.