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How to Apply Your Vinyl Graphics

Your vinyl decal is sandwiched between 2 layers. The top layer is the application tape and the glossy bottom layer is the backing paper.

1. Clean and de-grease surface to where the decal is to be applied. Isopropyl or denatured alcohol works best. Do not use any window cleaning product that contains ammonia as this will weaken the vinyl adhesive.
2. Determine exactly where you want to position the decal. This must be given some thought, as the decal cannot be repositioned once it has been adhered.
3. Remove the glossy backing sheet from the decal, being careful that the decal adheres fully to the application tape.
4. The decal will be very sticky so use extreme care that the vinyl decal does not fold over onto itself. Once it sticks, it is extremely difficult to take apart.

WET METHOD: (allows extra working/positioning time)

1. Fill a squirt bottle with water and 2 drops of dishwashing liquid. Spray water on both the surface and the adhesive side of the decal.
2. Hold both ends of the application tape and carefully place decal into position.
3. Apply pressure to the decal using a plastic squeegee (provided), rubbing it from middle up and then from the middle down. (If using the wet method, make sure you squeegee out all of the water).
4. Carefully remove the application tape from right to left, keeping it flat to the surface and at a very slight angle, leaving the decal stuck to the surface. Note: If the decal does not stick to the surface and remains on the application tape you will have to place the application tape back down and re-burnish with the squeegee.
5. Large bubbles can be removed by poking the outer edge of the bubble with a sharp craft knife (x-acto) and gently squeezing out the air towards the hole with your finger. Be careful not to tear vinyl. As the vinyl matures, it shrinks slightly and also breathes so small bubbles will disappear by themselves after awhile.

Congratulations! You're done!