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We've all
seen vinyl graphics that have bubbles or are crooked. But that doesn't
mean you can't install your own graphics. Just take a few tips from the
pros, and take your time.
 <-Tools
Required to apply graphics and sun strips
Applying Vinyl Decals
"Step 1:
Clean the surface with 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. Wiping surface with alcohol will
also help remove any contamination and enhance the adhesion process.
"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 centre of your vinyl transfer and place a vertical length
of masking tape to secure the vinyl transfer and create a centre 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 centre 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, being careful not to
touch the vinyl adhesive to the application surface until you are ready
to squeegee. Beginning at the centre hinge, make easy overlapping,
pushing strokes with your squeegee. Remove the centre hinge tape and
slowly peel the remaining release liner away. Squeegee the other half of
the vinyl transfer, working from the centre to the edges.
"Step 6:
To remove the application tape [from the top of the decal], peel SLOWLY
at a sharp (180 degree) angle. If the vinyl appears to be lifting,
gently push the application tape in the opposite direction from which
you were pulling and re squeegee 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."
How to Apply
Sun strips
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1. Clean the window
with water and kitchen roll, then allow to dry, lightly spray
top of windscreen with water . |
2. Peel the backing
paper from the strip to half way. Now with a tool or credit
card, in an up and down motion proceed carefully along the strip
fixing it to the window. At half way go to the other side of the
car and repeat the motion. |
3. With the strip
fully down, trim off the excess vinyl with a sharp knife. Now
work out any bubbles, be careful not to damage the vinyl. |
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Important
Keep the windscreen wet at all times as this will allow you
to slide and move vinyl into place.
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4. If you have a
graphic with the strip, this should be applied in just the same
way as the strip. allow sun screen to dry before applying the
second graphic |
5. Show off your new
sun strip. |
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