Before
installation please be sure to read our section on surface cleaning.
This step is very important, the cleaner your surface is the better
your decal will stick and the longer it will last.
1. Small cutting knife or razor blade (the
kind with breakable blades is ideal) - Used to separate the graphic
if needed.
2. Plastic Squeegee (Plastic credit card will work fine also) -
Used to smooth out and flatten the vinyl decal.
3. Sewing Pin. Chances are you’ll get bubbles in your installation
job, this happens with 90% of vinyl installations.
Use this to prick any bubbles to release trapped
air under the graphic.
4. Roll of Masking Tape - Used to hold the decal to the surfaces
during installation, and to insure the decal is level.
The
graphic consists of three separate pieces. · Pre-mask
· Vinyl Graphic
· Liner
1.
Lay the graphic face down on a flat work area. Using a squeegee, credit
card, or any flat item, firmly rub graphic area starting from the
center and moving out toward the edges. This is to insure that the
decal is attached to the “PREMASK”.
Apply a single horizontal strip of 2" masking tape to the top
of the graphic. The strip should be split between the graphic and
the surface with 1" on each side (as shown). This strip will
be used as a hinge that will insure the graphic does not move during
the application process.
2.
Hold the bottom edge of the hinged graphic away from the surface and
remove the “LINER” to reveal the sticky backing of the
vinyl.
CAUTION: Do not let the exposed graphic fall onto the surface.
The back of the graphic is very tacky and will tightly adhere to
the surface. If the placement is not correct, removing the graphic
for re-placement will be very difficult or impossible without causing
damage to the vinyl.
3. While
still holding the hinged graphic away from the surface. Use the
squeegee and go from top to bottom, begin to merge the graphic to
the surface.
Notes: Work from top to bottom. Do not let the entire graphic fall
onto the surface. If lines or creases develop, lift and re-place
the graphic.
4. Once the
graphic is in proper position and lying perfectly flat on the surface.
Go from the center working outward, use firm strokes with the squeegee
to insure the elements adhere to the surface.
5. Gently
remove the “PRE-MASK”. Be careful not to pull the graphic
up with the “PRE-MASK” paper.
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The
graphic consists of three separate pieces.
