There are two methods to applying decals. The wet and the dry. When you receive your decal it will be covered in a masking tape like application tape. This tape is meant to hold the letters/design in position when the decal is removed from the wax paper backing. The instructions below are ideal for decals larger than 8", smaller than that we recommend to slowly peel and stick like a normal sticker.
Dry Method
Items needed: Masking tape, squeegee
1. Take a squeegee, or something flat and run over the entire decal firmly. This freshens the bond of the application tape to the vinyl lettering. During shipping the adhesion may loosen and cause the letters to stay on the wax paper, this step is very important.
2. Position your decal where you want it to be, often it helps to trim directly to the edge of the decal with scissors. Once positioned, using your masking tape, tape the upper portion of the decal to the surface. Be sure to cover the entire top of the decal and allow the masking tape to run over the top also along with the sides.
3. Lift the decal up from the bottom, flip it completely over. You should now be looking at it upside down, peel the backing paper off starting from end the masking tape is on. Peel it down till 1/2 of the decal is exposed.
4. Starting at the top with your credit card making sweeping motions from left to right, then right to left moving down slowly down the decal. As you progress continue to peel off the backing paper till none is left.
5. Finally SLOWLY peel the application tape off of the surface leaving your decal.
Wet Method
Items needed:squeegee, Water (in a spray bottle)
1. Position your decal where you want it to be, often it helps to trim directly to the edge of the decal with scissors. Once positioned, using your masking tape, tape the upper portion of the decal to the surface. Be sure to cover the entire top of the decal and allow the masking tape to run over the top also along with the sides.
2. Lift the decal upwards and spray beneath it where it will be applied. Use a generous amount of water. Lift the backing off slowly starting from the masking tape side and lay the decal on the surface. Slowly squeegee out the water from beneath the decal.
3. Lastly, spray the decal with water and allow a minute for it to soak in. This loosens the bond of the mask and will allow you to remove it. Depending on how much water you used, the vinyl will not have adhered to the surface very well yet, don't worry, it will once it drys, so be careful removing the mask. |
