Six steps, dry method. Read them once before you start, then keep this page open next to the car.
Before you start
No coating on the paint.Ceramic coatings and other hydrophobic layers stop the adhesive from bonding.
Panel at 15–30 °C (59–90 °F).Cold adhesive turns brittle, hot adhesive turns gummy. Work within the recommended range.
Indoors if you can.Outside only when wind is under 10 mph: blown dust gets under the adhesive.
Choose the application method.Wet application is an option for large decals when approved for the film.
Environment Recommendations
Please make sure no hydrophobic layer applied on the surface ot the car. All protective layers as "nanoceramic" may impair the adhesive properties of vinyl.
The surface temperature should range from 59 to 90 degrees F (15 to 30 ℃) to achieve the best results. If
the surface is hot to the touch it's probably over 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Adhesive becomes brittle when
it gets too cold and gummy when it gets too hot. Applications outside the suggested range of 59 to 90
degrees Fahrenheit decrease the ability of the adhesive to perform.
Outdoor application is discouraged but can be done when winds are less than 10 mph. Blown dirt, dust or
other contaminates can interface with the bonding of the graphic adhesive to the vehicle during
installation.
What you need
A few drops of dish soap in warm water
Clean, dry, lint-free cloth or paper towels
Isopropyl Alcohol (if available)
Masking tape
Tape measure and pencil
Knife or scissors
Application squeegee
Hair dryer or heat gun (optional)
Dry application: step by step
1Clean the surface
Wash the surface with the solution of dish soap and warm water then rinse with water. Dry the
area with a clean, lint-free cloth or paper towel. Wipe down the entire area again with
Isopropyl Alcohol to remove any contaminants and promote the adhesion process. Dry the
surface a final time with a fresh lint-free cloth or paper towel.
You need:
A few drops of dish soap in warm water · Clean, dry, lint-free cloth or paper towels · Isopropyl Alcohol (if available)
2Measure and position the decal
Determine the location where you want the vinyl N transfer to go. Use a tape measure and a
pencil to help center the item in the space available. Secure each end or corner with a
piece of masking tape.
You need:
Masking tape · Tape measure and pencil
3Make a tape hinge
Apply strips of masking tape vertically to the center of the vinyl transfer, over the
premask. This creates a hinge allowing the graphic to be applied one section at a time.
You need:
Masking tape
4Peel the backing from one half
Remove the positioning tape from one end of the vinyl transfer and hold down the release
liner while slowly peeling the premask away back towards the hinge. The vinyl will remain on
the premask. Temporarily tape the peeled section to the surface and cut away the release
liner with a knife or scissor.
You need:
Masking tape · Knife or scissors
5Squeegee from the center out
Hold the vinyl transfer by| the premask and do not touch the adhesive side of the vinyl to
the surface until you are ready to squeegee. Hold the end of the vinyl transfer several
inches away from the surface and starting at the center hinge, slowly make easy, overlapping
vertical strokes with the squeegee. The slower you go, the less bubbles you will get. Now,
remove the tape hinge and peel away the release liner on the other side of the vinyl
transfer. Apply this section the same way as the other.
You need:
Application squeegee
6Remove the premask
Wait up to 30 minutes to remove the premask. Starting from a
comer, slowly peel away the premask directly across itself at a 180 degree angle. Carefully
re - squeegee any areas that seem to lift. After the premask is off, cover the squeegee with
a sock or paper towel and go over the vinyl again, especially around the edges. Examine the
vinyl for bubbles and prick them with a pin and squeegee the air out towards the puncture. A
heat gun or hair dryer will assist in the removal of bubbles
You need:
Clean, dry, lint-free cloth or paper towels · Hair dryer or heat gun (optional) · Application squeegee
Enjoy your graphics
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