Below are just a few tips to help make your installation easier.
When installing decals, preparation is key. ALL surfaces should be free of soil. Vehicle surface should also be free of waxes and or any pertolium based residue. Before application, the surface should be washed thoroughly. Wiping with rubbing alcohol and a lint free cloth will ensure proper adhesion. When applying decals larger than 5” it is recomended to use a “wet” application.
Application fluid:
Application fluid can be made very simply.
Combine
2-3 drops of dish detergent
1 teaspoon rubbing alcohol
10oz. of warm water.
Common tools needed for installation are:
A squeege
Scissors
Hobby knife or needle
Painters masking tape
Measuring tape and or level
Spray bottle with Application fluid
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Applying Vehicle / Window Decals
Make sure the surface is clean. Hard surfaces should be wiped down with rubbing alcohol. Position the decal using masking tape. Place tape on all four corners and down the middle of the decal.
Once you are happy with the position, remove the tape on one end. Carefully peel one side of the paper backing off. Cut the backing off with scissors and discard. Squeege the decal starting from the middle working to the outside edges.
TAKE YOUR TIME WITH THIS STEP!
Remove the remaining tape and backing paper. Squeege the decal starting from the middle working to the outside edges. Apply a medium amount of pressure with the squeege.
Dry Application Process
(suitable for small decals less than 5”)
Applying Vehicle / Window Decals
Make sure the surface is clean. Hard surfaces should be wiped down with rubbing alcohol. Slowly peel the backing paper off.
Turn the decal over with the adhesive side facing up. Spray the back of the decal and the surface with an application solution. You can make your own by adding a couple drops of dish soap to 10oz. of water.
TAKE YOUR TIME WITH THIS STEP!
Position the decal where you want. Squeege from to middle working your way to the outside edges. Apply a medium amount of pressure with the squeege.
Keep working all the fluid out. Allow the decal to dry for 15-20 minutes (time will vary based on temperature).
Once the decal has had time to dry fully, its time to remove the application tape. Starting at one corner, SLOWLY peel the application tape away. Keeping the tape flat to the surface as you peel will help keep the decal from lifting as you do this.
Wet Application Process
(suitable for larger decals Approx 5” or more)
Applying Wall Art
Make sure the surface is clean. Position the decal on the wall using masking tape. Tape all four corners and down the middle of the decal.
Once you are happy with the position, remove the tape on one end. Peel one side of the paper backing off. Cut the backing off with scissors and discard. Squeege the decal down from middle working to the outside edges.
TAKE YOUR TIME WITH THIS STEP!
Remove the remaining tape then the backing paper. Squeege from to middle working your way to the outside. Apply a medium amount of pressure with the squeege.
Once you have squeeged the decal down fully (any remaining air bubbles can be popped with a needle), its time to remove the application tape. Starting at one corner, SLOWLY peel the application tape off. Keeping the tape flat to the surface as you peel will help keep the decal from lifting as you do this.
Finished.
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Once you have squeeged the decal down fully (any remaining air bubbles can be popped with a needle), its time to remove the application tape. Starting at one corner, SLOWLY peel the application tape off. Keeping the tape flat to the wall as you peel will help keep the decal from lifting as you do this.
