🛠️ How to Document Your BMX Decals (So We Can Recreate Them Perfectly)

If you’re restoring a classic Mongoose, GT, Redline, Haro, or any old-school BMX — chances are the decals are faded, cracked, or gone altogether.

This guide shows you how to photograph and document them the right way — so we can recreate them perfectly.

📦 What You’ll Need

Item	Use
Smartphone with a good camera	Capture high-res images
Tracing paper + masking tape	Copy decal outlines
Ruler or measuring tape	Helps with accurate scaling
Pencil (soft lead)	Doesn’t damage paint
Plain paper + pen	For model notes and info

🧽 Step 1: Prep the Bike

• Clean the decals – remove grime or oil
• Use a white or plain background
• Place the bike upright or on a stand
• Use natural daylight – no flash
• Have a ruler ready

📸 Step 2: Photograph the Decals

✅ What to capture:

• Full bike shot – both sides
• Close-ups of each decal
• Include ruler in frame
• Zoom in on detail (fading, foil, outlines)

❌ What to avoid:

• Angles or skewed shots
• Flash glare or reflections
• Missing ruler or measurements
• Clutter in background

✍️ Step 3: Tracing the Decals

Tracing is optional but really helpful — especially for curved tubes or faded decals.

• Tape tracing paper gently over decal
• Trace outlines and interior shapes
• Label decal location and size reference

📝 Step 4: Add Notes

Please include as much info as possible:

• Brand, model, year of the bike
• Original paint colour or decal finish
• Are decals OEM or aftermarket?
• Any custom requests (e.g. “change colour to black chrome”)

📤 How to Send Your Files

Upload your images and tracings to our Custom Decal Request Page or email them to info@bmxproducts.com.au with the subject line:

CUSTOM DECAL – [Bike Make + Model + Year]

🖼 Example Image

🏁 Ready to Get Started?