Step 10 of the finishing instructions are vague about where to mask for the black fin area below the large chrome body wrap.
I masked higher up than needed, I figured the bottom edge of the wrap would give a better color separation than trying to match the wrap to a masked line.
Here I'm sanding down the paint ridge so you won't see it through the wrap.
A clear coat of American acrylic followed after sanding the black down with 1500 grit sandpaper.
Before the clear coat was applied, any white dust was brushed off.
If you spray over dust with the clear, it'll easily be seen on the black finish.
Instead of just setting down the sticker, try a dry placement first to be sure of the correct position on the fin.
The circular bird sticker was cut into a square shape (outside the die cut circle) with the backing paper still on.
It was set in the center of the fin so I could check the alignment.
The tip of the upper wing would be the high point of the placement.
TIP: Don't touch the back of the stickers if you can help it!
It's easier to get the placement right when the sticker is held on the tip of your knife. You can make small adjustments before setting it on the fin.
You get one chance to get the sticker placement right! Once they are down it's impossible to lift them without pulling up some paint.
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