Installation
Instructions
Tools needed: Tape measure, Squeegee, Masking tape
& pin or razor blade.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 cold cycles will remove the last few bubbles in several days.
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.