How to properly apply custom stickers on cars, motorcycles, and helmets 🇮🇹
Custom stickers are a simple and powerful way to add style to your vehicle: whether it's the Italian flag , your racing name with blood type , your Instagram nickname , or a tricolor with your name , the result is always unique and recognizable.
In this guide, we'll see how to best apply them and avoid the most common mistakes.
✨ Types of stickers you can choose from
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Custom Italian flag stickers → Pure tricolor, perfect for cars, motorcycles, bicycles, helmets.
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Racing stickers with name + surname + Italian flag → ideal for pilots, track days, races.
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Racing stickers: name + surname + flag + blood type → mandatory in many competitions, they combine style and safety.
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Custom name stickers with tricolor graphics → Your name with Italian graphics: elegant and patriotic.
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Customizable Instagram Stickers → show your IG handle directly on the medium.
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Original color Instagram stickers → multicolor version, more impactful and lively.
In practice, there is a sticker for every need: sporty, patriotic, personal or social .
🧰 Necessary materials and tools
(same for all types of adhesive)
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Microfiber cloth + isopropyl alcohol
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Soft spatula
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Paper tape
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Spray with water + 1 drop of soap (for wet application)
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Hair dryer (only if curves and plastics are needed)
🔧 Preparation
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Wash the surface thoroughly (car, motorbike, helmet, glass).
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Dry.
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Degrease with isopropyl alcohol.
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Do a “dry” placement test to see where it falls best.
🎯 Application techniques
Dry method
Ideal for small and medium stickers (Instagram, name + flag, racing).
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Secure with paper tape (zip).
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Remove half of the support.
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Spatula from the center outwards.
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Repeat for the other half.
Wet method
Perfect for glass surfaces or larger stickers.
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Spray water and soap on the surface and adhesive backing.
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Position, adjust.
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Spatula pushing water away.
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Wait 24 hours before washing or using high speeds.
🏍 Where to apply them
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Cars and motorcycles : sides, mirrors, tank, side windows.
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Helmets : side or rear (avoiding air vents).
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Bikes and accessories : frames, water bottles, cases.
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Shop windows and laptops : Instagram stickers → instant visibility.
⚡ Mistakes to avoid
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Apply to cold or dirty surfaces.
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Stretching the vinyl too much on the curves → risk of wrinkles.
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Do not wait for the washing to begin.
🧼 Maintenance
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Washing ok after 48 hours.
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Do not use aggressive products directly on the adhesive.
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To remove: heat gently and pull gently → our vinyls leave no residue.
✅ Why choose ZIPPOPIU
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In-house production in Brescia → controlled quality.
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Professional vinyl → resistant to sun and rain.
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Fast delivery → you don't have to wait weeks.
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Full customization → name, flag, social, racing.
👉 Discover all the stickers available in our collection:
