How to properly apply custom stickers on cars, motorcycles, and helmets 🇮🇹

Style, recognisability and durability over time

Custom stickers are one of the simplest and most effective ways to make your vehicle unique.
Whether it's an Italian flag , a racing-style name with blood type , your Instagram nickname or a custom tricolour , the result is always clean, professional and recognisable.

This guide will show you all the correct steps to apply them effectively and avoid the most common mistakes.

Index

1. Necessary materials and tools

2. Surface preparation

3. Application techniques

   • Dry method

   • Wet method

4. Where to apply the stickers

5. Mistakes to avoid

6. Maintenance and removal

7. Why choose ZIPPOPIU

8. Custom sticker collection

1. Necessary materials and tools

(Valid for all types of adhesive)

• Microfiber cloth

• Isopropyl alcohol

• Soft spatula

• Paper tape

• Spray with water + 1 drop of neutral soap (for wet application)

• Hairdryer (only for curved or plastic surfaces)

2. Surface preparation

Correct preparation is essential to ensure adhesion and durability over time .

• Wash the surface thoroughly (car, motorbike, helmet, glass).

• Dries completely.

• Degrease with isopropyl alcohol .

• Perform a dry fit test to check alignment and proportions.

3. Application techniques

Dry method

Recommended for small to medium stickers (Instagram, name + flag, racing).

• Secure the sticker with masking tape, creating a hinge.

• Remove half of the support.

• Spatula from the center outwards .

• Repeat on the other half.

✔ Fast
✔ Precise
✔ Ideal for flat surfaces

Wet method

Ideal for larger stickers or glass surfaces .

• Spray the soap and water mixture on the surface and back of the sticker.

• Position and adjust calmly.

• Spatula removing water and bubbles.

• Wait at least 24 hours before washing or using high speeds.

✔ Maximum precision
✔ Perfect for glass and large surfaces

4. Where to apply the stickers

• Cars and motorcycles : sides, side windows, mirrors, fuel tank

• Helmets : sides or back (avoiding vents)

• Bikes and accessories : frames, cases, water bottles

• Shop windows and laptops : Instagram stickers for maximum visibility

5. Mistakes to avoid

• Apply to cold, dirty or damp surfaces

• Stretching the vinyl too much on the curves → risk of creases

• Do not respect the waiting times before washing

6. Maintenance and removal

• Washing permitted after 48 hours

• Avoid aggressive products directly on the adhesive

• For removal:
  heat slightly with a hair dryer and remove carefully
  → no residue with ZIPPOPIU vinyls

7. Why choose ZIPPOPIU

• In-house production in Brescia → total quality control

• Professional vinyl → resistant to sun, rain and washing

• Fast delivery → no unnecessary waiting

• Full customization → name, flag, social, racing style

8. Custom sticker collection

👉 Discover all the stickers available in the shop:

• Italian flag

• Racing + flag

• Racing + flag + blood type

• Tricolour name

• Monochrome Instagram

• Instagram in color

🔗 Go to the sticker collection:
https://www.zippopiu.it/collections/adesivi

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