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Vinyl Application Instructions
You should read these instructions all the way through before starting.
The surface must be clean, and free of all oils, waxes and dirt. Use windex or a comparable cleaner to clean the glass not to be used on tinited glass use soap and water instead. If you use rainex, try formula 409 to remove it. These decals come to you in three layers. The top layer is called transfer tape. It looks somewhat like regular masking tape. The middle layer is the actual decal. The bottom layer is a backing paper treated with a release agent.
Application using the Dry Transfer Method:
- You will need big needle or ice pick, and a credit card or similar plastic squeegee.
- Try to do at room temperature or above, the warmer it is, the better it works, but try not to do in direct sunlight.
- Take credit card and flatten from both sides by rubbing over decal. Make sure all bubbles are out as much as possible.
- Look to see if the Decals are cut for the inside or the outside.
- Turn decal upside down and pull backing off, SLOWLY.
The backing is the heavier gauge paper. Using needle or similar pointed object, hold edges of letters and all small areas while pulling away backing. If a letter moves, just position back in place by pushing backing down and move letter back to original position.
Position decal and flatten from the center out. Use credit card again to flatten as much as possible. The transfer tape will allow you to rub the Decal without damaging it.
Peel back edge of transfer tape slowly, watching for small letters and corners to make sure they are stuck to glass, and not to tape.
Take your fingers and check all edges and make sure they are tight. If you have an air bubble, use a pin and 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, it cannot be moved again!
PLEASE DO NOT GET IN A HURRY!
Maintenance
In colder climates, Decals on windows of vehicles can be damaged by the scraping of frost or ice from the windows. Mild window cleaner may be used to clean the windows without damage to the Decal.
On painted surfaces of vehicles, care must be taken when waxing. Wax will build up around the edges of the Decal, and will need to be removed. Use a soft cloth, and take your time, and be gentle. A brush, for example will force the wax underneath the edge of the Decal, and the Decal will begin to peel. The Decal will not be damaged by normal use of automotive car wash products, or water. Although the decals will withstand pressure washers, and automatic car washes, These will reduce the life and appearance of the Decal. The Decals will not last forever, but will give many years of service if taken care of.
Removing Vinyl Decals
On glass surfaces, with temperatures between 70 and 80 degrees F, a razor blade scraper can be used. Decals can be removed from painted surfaces by using a heat gun or hair dryer to warm the Decal to apoint where it peels off easily.
The application of this vinyl Decal requires a degree of dexterity, and concentration. If you feel you cannot apply this Decal yourself, any auto detailer, or body shop can apply it for you. We cannot be responsible for replacing Decals that have been damaged during application.
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