INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLYING
DECALS
APPLICATION
USING WET TRANSFER METHOD
If you use Rainex on the surface you will be
applying the decal to, try using Formula 409 to remove it. Use
window cleaner or alcohol to clean glass surfaces. The surface
must be clean and free from oils, waxes and dirt in order for
the decal to adhere properly. Mix a solution of water, and
dish soap (a few drops to a gallon of water). Use a spray
bottle and wet the area where decal will be applied.
Remove the decal's backing and place the decal, still
attached to the transfer tape, to the wetted area. The decal's
backing is the heavier gauge paper. The decal may now be moved
and repositioned correctly. When the decal is in its final
location use a small squeegee to squeeze the water and
detergent solution out from under the decal. Allow 1-5 minutes
drying time. Allow plenty of drying time because if solution
remains under the decal, it will not adhere well enough to
remove the transfer tape. If there are any air bubbles
under the decal that cannot be worked out to the edge, use a
small pin to puncture the bubble and remove the air.
Remove transfer tape carefully by pulling at a 180° angle.
If letters begin to pull up with the transfer tape, use your
squeegee to go over the lettering again. Then attempt again to
remove the transfer tape.
APPLICATION USING DRY TRANSFER
METHOD
Take a credit card and flatten both sides by
rubbing over the decal. Make sure all air bubbles are out.
Look to see if decals are cut for the inside or outside.
Turn decal upside down and pull decal's backing off
SLOWLY. The decal's backing is the heavier gauge paper. Using
a pin (or similar pointed object), hold the edges of the
letters and all small areas while pulling away backing. If a
letter moves, just position it back in place by pushing
backing down and moving letter to its original position.
Position the decal and flatten it from the center out. Use
a credit card again to flatten as much as possible. The
transfer tape will allow you to rub the decal without damaging
it. Peel back the edge of the transfer tape slowly, taking
special care with small letters and corners to insure they are
stuck to the glass and not to the tape. Take your fingers
and check all edges and make sure they are tight. If you have
an air bubble, use a pin to poke a small hole, allowing air to
escape. The bubbles may disappear after a day or two. Once
the decal touches the glass or paint, in cannot be moved
again!
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