Your vinyl decal consists of three important components, each serving a unique purpose to ensure a smooth application:
Determine exactly where you want to position the decal. Take time to plan carefully, as the decal cannot be repositioned once it adheres to the surface.
Clean and de-grease the surface where the decal will be applied. Isopropyl or denatured alcohol works best for this purpose. Avoid using products that contain ammonia, as they can weaken the adhesive.
The adhesive is very sticky, so extra care is needed to ensure the decal does not touch unintended surfaces or fold back on itself.
Place your vinyl decal face-down on a clean surface and rub the backing paper firmly with a squeegee or plastic card. This ensures all parts of the design stick to the transfer tape.
Carefully pull the backing paper away, starting from one corner, and pull it back on itself (not upwards).
If any part of your design lifts with the backing paper, press it back into place and rub over it again.
Once the backing paper is removed, lay your design stick-side-down onto your prepared surface.
Rub over the transfer tape gently at first, then rub more firmly. Your goal is to push air bubbles out to the edges, ensuring a smooth, flat finish.
When removing the application tape, pull it back slowly onto itself at a 180-degree angle.
If any part of the design sticks to the tape instead of the surface, lay it back down, rub it firmly with a squeegee, and try peeling the tape again. A sharp peeling angle works best when separating vinyl from the backing or transfer tape.
Congratulations! Your decal is now applied and should look awesome.
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