Vinyl Application Tips
- Prior to install, wash and dry the car. Do not wax the vehicle as it may cause issues with adhesion of the vinyl.
- When ready to start applying the vinyl, do one final cleaning with a microfiber and rubbing alcohol, especially if the car has been waxed in the past.
- Most large vinyl is recommended to do a wet application. Wet applications allow you to reposition the vinyl while it is wet, and to squeegee the liquid out so that there are no air bubbles once applied. If you are more comfortable doing a dry application, skip to the steps below.
- You can use an empty spray bottle with a tiny drop of dish soap (less is more in this case), or Rapid Tac application fluid. Rapid Tac can be purchased here.
- Spritz the vehicle where vinyl will be applied. Remove the backing from the decal, and spritz the back of the decal as well.
- Apply the decal to the vehicle.
- Once the decal is placed where you want it, squeegee all liquid out using an applicator or credit card.
- In the event of applying chrome, glitter, reflective, or any metalized vinyl, it may require additional drying time before removing the transfer tape, or a heat gun to help evaporate the application liquid.
- Once the vinyl is dry, remove the transfer tape. Work slowly in case any of the vinyl is not fully adhered, you can go back and try to either work more of the liquid out or use a heat gun to ensure it's stuck.
- For dry applications: Place the vinyl on the vehicle, using painters tape in each corner. Once aligned, add a piece of painters tape down the center. Remove one side of the tape, and start by peeling the transfer tape to the center, stopping at the painters tape line. Use scissors to cut the paper backing off, and then apply the sticker from the center to the end. Remove the painters tape, and then repeat the process for the other half of the decal.
- For multiple layer designs: Always install the bottom layer first. The best plan would be to do all background layers first, then once complete, install all of the second layers. This gives the bottom layer more time to dry, and less likely to come back up removing the transfer tape from the second layer.
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