Application InstructionsApplying pressure
sensitive vinyl decals isn’t rocket science. Anyone can do
it, but it does require some common sense, a little manual dexterity
and the right techniques. We can’t help you with the
common sense or manual dexterity, but we think the following photos
and text will help you discover a little bit of the technique you
need for a successful application ... one that you’ll enjoy
and your friends will envy for years.
Note: If camouflage covering is applied to vehicles with paint
that is not well bonded to the surface of the vehicle, some paint
may be lost when the decals are removed. |
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Step 1
Wash and dry the vehicle thoroughly. The cleaner the vehicle
is, the better the Camo decals will adhere. After washing,
wipe the entire vehicle down with isopropyl alcohol or wax and silicone
remover. Remember ... the more attention you pay to the cleanup and preparation,
the more successful your application will be and the longer the decals
will stay adhered. Decals will not stick well to rust or to flaking
paint. |
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Step 2
Leaving the paper release liner on the decal, position the first panel, holding
it in place with small pieces of masking tape on each edge. Position the panel
leaving the maximum amount of excess material to trim off. In other words,
if you’re covereing a 2’ area with a 5’ piece of material,
try to save the entire 3’ excess. Note: It’s always best
to begin applying graphics at the rear of the vehicle, moving toward the front
with subsequent panels. Using the approach, panel overlap will occur from front
to rear, helping to eliminate the effects of wind against the seams. |
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STEP 3
Apply a masking tape “hinge” across the entire width at the top of
the decal, half on the decal, half on the vehicle (2” wide tape works best
for this). Using this hinge, lift the bottom of the decal and remove the
paper release liner. (In lieu of a tape hinge, fold back 2”-3” of
the paper liner and rub it in place by hand.) Let the decal drop against
the vehicle. Don’t worry... the decal is produced using 3M’s Comply™ Performance
adhesive system, so it won’t stick until you want it to stick. |
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