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Wet
Method
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Step
1
Clean
surface of application area with soap and water. Surface
should be free of dust and dirt.
Vinyl
may have trouble adhering to freshly waxed surfaces. It
will be necessary to use a wax stripper to prepare the surface
before applying vinyl decals. Windows that have been recently
treated with RainX® or a similar window treatment also
will make it difficult for the vinyl to adhere to the glass
surface.
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Step
2
Use
a spray bottle to
mist
application area with a fine mist of water or a vinyl application
solution.
A
simple mixture of 32 oz. of water and four drops of dish
washing soap make a great application solution.
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Step
3
Peal
transfer tape back from release backing. Be sure all vinyl
pieces are being transferred on to transfer tape.
Before
removing transfer tape and vinyl decal from the white paper
backing, use a squeegee to burnish the transfer tape on
to the vinyl. This
will allow the transfer tape to pick up any small parts
of vinyl that may have separated from the transfer tape
during shipping or shelf time.
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Step
4
Carefully
lay decal down and move into position. Once decal is in
desired position, use your squeegee to remove water and
air bubbles from between decal and application surface.
Allow
time for adhesion to take place. The amount of time for
this process will vary on temperature and the amount of
solution used in step 2.
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Step
5
Carefully
pull back transfer tape. Make sure vinyl graphic is completely
sticking to surface. Use your squeegee to remove any water
and air bubbles from under vinyl. If any water or air bubbles
are still present, don't puncture vinyl! Natural heat and
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Note.
Your
new vinyl decal is now installed! Do not wash surface for a minimum
of 2 days. To keep it looking new, keep it clean. You can apply
wax or RainEx over the decal once it is applied. your new decal
will give you years of great looks. If you are in cold climate
be careful when using an ice scraper on any
surface where decals are applied.
Dry
method is suggested for anyone with experience.
This method is a one shot deal.
Click
here for the printable version of the "Dry Method"
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Dry
Method
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Step
1
Clean
& dry surface of application area with soap and water.
Surface should be free of dust and dirt.
DO
NOT apply decal to wet surface.
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Step
2
With
white paper backing still on, tack decal temporarily in
place with masking tape on each upper corner of where you
want to install it. Use a tape measure to make sure decal
is centered & level.
Stand
back and check it out. Should be level to the ground. Adjust
if needed.
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Step
3
Now
with the decal held in place. Run masking tape along the
top of the decal with approx half of the tape on the decal
and half on the vehicle surface. This will make a large
hinged 'flap'.
For
long thin designs, you can cut the decal in half (up and
down between the lettering) once it has been taped
to create two flaps for even easier installation.
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Step
4
If the decal is in desired position, flip the graphic up
along the line of masking tape and slowly remove the white
paper backing, expose only half of the decal.
DO
NOT allow sticky part of exposed decal to touch surface.
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Step
5
With
the white paper backing peeled half way, begin to apply
the sticky side of the decal to the vehicle surface with
the squeegee. Be sure to use even strokes horizontally across
the decal.
Apply
only half the decal. Hold queegee at 45 degree angle.
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Step
6
Continue
smoothing out the decal with long hoizontal strokes, starting
at the top and working towards the bottom. Continue to remove
the white paper as needed.
Only
remove the wax paper backing as needed.
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Step
7
Once
the entire sticky side of the decal is applied to the vehicle,
go over the decal with the squeegee, with increasingly harder
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Step
8
Slowly
begin removing the transfer tape by peeling from one side
to the other. Keep the area yourpeeling flat against the
window. Do not pull up, pull back. Any small bubbles can
be removed by poking a tiny hole with a razor blade or pin
and working the air out with your finger.
Most
bubbles will disappear within 2-3 weeks of installation
due to sunlight.
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Note.
Your
new vinyl decal is now installed! Do not wash surface for a minimum
of 2 days. To keep it looking new, keep it clean. You can apply
wax or RainEx over the decal once it is applied. your new decal
will give you years of great looks. If you are in cold climate
be careful when using an ice scraper on any
surface where decals are applied.
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