Originally Posted by smontanaro

I purchased downtube decals for my ItalVega from Gus Salmon. I don't know how long I had them tucked away, but when I eventually tried to apply them, they curled up and cracked in the water. I purchased another pair and they sat for a couple years anyway. After a couple failed attempts to connect up with people having experience sticking decals to bike frames, I finally sucked it up and with a bit of help from my lovely wife, applied them successfully.

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Maybe find someone who is more patient to help? If I can do it, you can too.