Vinyl Application Tips
1. Clean the surface of your application area to the best of your
ability. On the painted surfaces of a car/truck we recommend a very
thorough cleaning and the use of a clay bar to ensure ALL debris
between the paint surface and vinyl are gone. Debris leads to small,
unwanted bumps. Clean glass surfaces with a good glass cleaner.
2. TAKE YOUR TIME! Preparation is key. We generally use
masking tape to mock up where we are going to apply the vinyl and
make adjustments. Vinyl is not permanent, but the adhesive gets
weaker each time you must pull it up off of the application surface.
3. When you smooth out the vinyl with the top layer still on, start
from the center of the vinyl and work out. Do your best to not trap
any air because certain areas are very difficult to work bubbles out of.
4. Do your best to apply the vinyl in a warm environment. It is
difficult to apply vinyl when it is cold because it is rigid and the
adhesive does not stick as easily. If necessary, utilize a heat gun or
a hair dryer to add heat and make the application surface and vinyl
easier to work with.
ability. On the painted surfaces of a car/truck we recommend a very
thorough cleaning and the use of a clay bar to ensure ALL debris
between the paint surface and vinyl are gone. Debris leads to small,
unwanted bumps. Clean glass surfaces with a good glass cleaner.
2. TAKE YOUR TIME! Preparation is key. We generally use
masking tape to mock up where we are going to apply the vinyl and
make adjustments. Vinyl is not permanent, but the adhesive gets
weaker each time you must pull it up off of the application surface.
3. When you smooth out the vinyl with the top layer still on, start
from the center of the vinyl and work out. Do your best to not trap
any air because certain areas are very difficult to work bubbles out of.
4. Do your best to apply the vinyl in a warm environment. It is
difficult to apply vinyl when it is cold because it is rigid and the
adhesive does not stick as easily. If necessary, utilize a heat gun or
a hair dryer to add heat and make the application surface and vinyl
easier to work with.
We highly recommend that you search for "how to apply vinyl
graphics" using google or youtube. Both will give you step by step
instructions if you have no experience applying vinyl.
graphics" using google or youtube. Both will give you step by step
instructions if you have no experience applying vinyl.
Here are a few additional tips that are not often elaborated on
during instructional videos.
during instructional videos.
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