How to apply Pre-Spaced Vinyl Registrations to a Rear Motorcycle Number Plate 1. Number Plate surface must be clean and free from grease. 2. The vinyl is sandwiched between a waxed backing paper and a low tack application tape which is folded around the backing at the ends. Unpick the ends and carefully remove the waxed paper, making sure that all of the graphic adheres to the application tape. Check as you go that no small areas such as full stops etc.. remain on the waxed paper. Should this happen, lay the application tape down again and rub over the face. 3. Apply both the design and the application tape to the workpiece and rub over the design with a thumbnail or for larger graphics, a credit card or similar to ensure a good bond. 4. Slowly remove the application tape. Check that there are no air bubbles under the vinyl. If there are these, they can be worked to the edge or popped with a pin.5. You do not have to clear coat these but you can if you wish to seal it in for long term durability.