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HOW TO APPLY VINYL DECALS

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Please read the entire guide prior to install.

The vinyl decal is made of 3 parts: The Application Tape (Looks like a masking tape or transparent tape), the Actual Vinyl Decal and Paper Backing.

For beginners and large decals, the wet method is highly suggested as the dry method leaves no room for mistakes.

For wall vinyl decals, use the dry method.

DRY METHOD (Leaves no room for mistakes.)

  1. Clean the surface area you wish to apply the vinyl decal.

  2. Using a masking tape, tape the top edge of decal to hold it in place. (This may not be needed for small decals.)

  3. Lift the decal up. (This may not be needed for small decals.)

  4. Remove the Paper Backing, leaving the Decal to the Application Tape.

  5. Apply the vinyl decal to the desired location using the Application Tape.

  6. Use a squeege or an old credit card to evenly apply pressure over the Application Tape. (Depending on the shape and size of the vinyl, you generally want to squeege from the center to outer part of the decal.)

  7. Remove the Application Tape leaving the vinyl decal in its place.

  8. Clean the area and you're done.

WET METHOD (Provide little time to adjust the vinyl decal to your desired location.)

  1. Clean the area you wish to place the vinyl decal.

  2. Using a masking tape, tape the top edge of decal to hold it in place. (This may not be needed for small decals.)

  3. Lift the decal up. (This may not be needed for small decals.)

  4. Remove the PaperBacking, leaving the Decal to the Application Tape.

  5. Using 2 drops of liquid dishwashing soap and 1 quart of water in a spray bottle, spray the area where the vinyl decal will be applied.

  6. Apply the vinyl decal to the desired location using the Application Tape.

  7. Use a squeege or an old credit card to evenly apply pressure over the Application Tape to remove excess water. (Depending on the shape and size of the vinyl, you generally want to squeege from the center to outer part of the decal.)

  8. Wait about 5-10 minutes.

  9. Spray some liquid over the Application Tape.

  10. Remove the Application Tape leaving the vinyl decal in its place.

  11. Clean the area and you're done.

Have fun!


Guide ID: 10000000010839199Guide created: 02/26/09 (updated 08/10/09)

 
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