Installation Instructions for Decal Kits
Just a little patience, a few simple tools and steps and your ready to install your new vinyl decal kit. Many first time installers have found success! So, lets get started.
Tools Needed
- Masking Tape
- Scissors
- Squeegee
- Lint-free cloth ruler
Application Basics
View application diagram for ideas of where to place specific graphics on the cart.
Application temperature should be above 50° F (13° C). If extremely cold, move to an enclosed area and allow the surface temperature to warm. If extremely hot, move to a shaded area.
Wet Application Method: Spraying POSITION PERFECT onto your application surface will delay the adhesive activation between the bonding surface and vinyl transfer, resulting in a bubble-free, wrinkle-free application.
Application Ideas click here to view Illustration CAUTION: Wet application may delay the immediate removal of the application tape. A waiting period of up to 30 minutes may be necessary.
CAUTION: Wet application may delay the immediate removal of the application tape. A waiting period of up to 30 minutes may be necessary.
Tutorial
Step 1
Clean the surface with Isopropyl Alcohol or a few drops of grease-cutting liquid detergent in water (do not use a petroleum base cleaner).
Rinse clean with fresh water then dry with a lint-free cloth.
Step 2
Put a piece of masking tape on each end of your vinyl transfer in the area where you plan to apply it and anchor each end to the application surface with masking tape.
Step 3
Estimate the center of your vinyl transfer and place two vertical lengths of masking tape to secure the vinyl transfer and create a center hinge as shown in the illustration.
This step allows you to apply half of the vinyl transfer at a time.
Step 4
Remove the masking tape anchor from one end of your vinyl transfer and SLOWLY peel the release liner away towards the center masking hinge.
Be careful not to touch the adhesive side of the vinyl transfer. Use scissors to cut away the excess release liner and discard.
Step 5
Hold your vinyl transfer by the application tape, careful not to touch the vinyl adhesive to the application surface until you are ready to squeegee.
Beginning at the center hinge, make easy overlapping, pushing strokes with your squeegee.
Remove the center hinge tape and slowly peel the remaining release liner away. Squeegee the other half of the vinyl transfer, working from the center to the edges.
Step 6
To remove the application tape, peel SLOWLY at a sharp (180°) angle. If the vinyl appears to be lifting, gently push the application tape in the opposite direction from which you were pulling and resqueegee that area.
If after removing the application tape, air bubbles are apparent, puncture the vinyl with a pin or needle (DO NOT USE a knife or razor blade) and squeegee out the air towards the puncture.
