Ultra Thin Aluminum Stickers (2pcs.)

Ultra Thin Aluminum Stickers (2pcs.)

Ultra Thin Aluminum Stickers join the Finishing Materials series. These stickers (about 0.01mm thick) fit snugly to finely molded surfaces, and can also be used as masking stickers for demarcation when painting.

Please note that this product is recommended mainly for advanced users.

How to use (example: window frames) 

• Finish any body modifications, painting and drying before use. Use scissors or modeling knife to cut aluminum stickers (with backing film attached) slightly larger than the target surface. If using for larger window frames, apply each section separately.  
• Lightly apply partially-folded masking tape onto the aluminum surface. Pull masking tape off of the backing film by hand or using tweezers. 
• Put the sticker in place and push it lightly on with a finger or cotton swab. Remove the masking tape slowly. 
• Press down from the center outwards using a cotton swab. Do so gently in order not to damage the glossy surface. Craft swabs or toothpick can be used for more accurate application. 
• Score stickers along the outer edge of the frame, using a design knife or cutter knife. 
• Remove unnecessary sections slowly using tweezers. If they do not come off, use toothpick on the edges or use masking tape. 

Item Contents/Information
• Material: Sticker material: aluminum / Adhesive: acrylic adhesive (mild) / Backing film: PET
• Thickness: About 0.01mm *excluding backing film
• Size: One sheet: 100x148mm *Includes two sheets.
• Surface: Semi-gloss *not reflective

Required tools
• Tweezers
• Scissors (Use to cut out sticker with a small margin.)
• Masking tape (Use to remove sticker from backing film.)
• Cotton swab (Use to fit sticker onto shape or molding.)
• Design knife or modeling knife (Use to score sticker.)

Useful tools
• Craft swab or toothpick (Use for more accurate application onto molding.)
• 1-3 mm wide masking tape (Use when scoring sticker.)

Caution
• Stickers may curl when removed from backing film.
• Allow paint to dry fully when applying onto painted areas. Failure to do so may make it difficult to remove stickers.
• Moisture, shavings, dirt and dust may reduce adhesion.
• Stickers cannot be used on very small or uneven surfaces, or matt painted surfaces.
• Stickers wrinkle when applied onto curved surfaces. Stickers do not fit deep grooves and holes, which might cause cracks.
• If air bubbles form, make small holes using a needle or knife tip and remove air using cotton swabs.
• When using as masking tape, make sure that the aluminum sticker edges are flush with the surface. Apply several thin layers of paint. Thick layers might penetrate under the sticker and prevent its removal.
• Stickers applied on Mini 4WD cars might come off after impacts.
• Stickers are conductive. Do not use near electronics or precision machinery. Parts of stickers inside electronics may cause damage. Applying these stickers on Mini 4WD chassis motors, batteries and metal parts might cause a short circuit or malfunction.
• After use, store in packaging or plastic bag and keep out of reach of children.

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