|
Application
Instructions
Step 1
Lay Decal on a flat smooth surface with the Transfer Tape facing
upwards. Rub over the entire Decal firmly using your hands or
any object like a Credit Card. This will help make sure that
your Decal will stay Adhered to the Top Layer when being Peeled
away from the Paper Backing.
• Optional Step (This
step is not recommended for the inexperienced) : To ensure the
Decal is Adhered to the Transfer Tape, SLOWLY Lift , Separate
and Peel the Protective Backing Paper from the Transfer Tape
which carries the Graphic. Keep an X-ACTO Knife handy, as
your Decal may want to stay stuck to the Backing Paper. In that
case, use your Knife to help lift away the Edge of the stuck
Piece from Backing Paper, then rub the Transfer Tape on that
area again before continuing on. When you have fully Removed the
Transfer Tape with your Decal, take Special Care not to Fold the
Decal onto Itself and Carefully place the Wax Paper Backing back
onto your Decal for Positioning before Applying. The easiest way
to do this is to lay your Transfer Tape with your Decal Sticky
Side Up on a flat surface and place the Wax Paper Backing (Wax
Side Down) back down onto your Transfer Tape.
Step 2
When applying Decals, it may be Necessary to first Tape the
Decal to the area you are applying it to. Use Small Pieces of
Masking Tape on the Upper Corners to hold it in place where you
want to apply your Decal. Line up your Decal and make sure it is
straight.
Once desired position is achieved; Use a
Long Piece of Masking Tape to go along the Top Edge of the
Decal; with Half the Tape on the Decal and the other Half on
your Surface.
Step 3
Flip the Decal up using the Masking Tape you applied along the
top as a Hinge and Carefully Peel the Paper Backing away
Exposing only the Top Half of the Decal. Leave the Bottom Half
with the Paper Backing still attached to the Decal for
Protection.
Step 4
Holding the bottom of your Decal away from the Surface,
Use a Credit Card or similar type object with an Even Edge and
begin to Lightly Rub down the Decal EVENLY from CENTER, from Top
to Bottom until you reach the end.
This is your Big Opportunity to Avoid Bubbles and Creases by
going SLOWLY and applying EVENLY
Step 5
Once you have all the Paper Backing Removed from the Decal, and
the Decal is on the Surface; Use your Credit Card to Firmly
smooth out or remove any Bubbles. Work Bubbles to the Outer
Edges of the Decal.
Step 6
Firmly go over the entire Decal, smoothing it out and ensuring
that your Decal has Properly been Adhered to the Surface. You do
not want your Decal peeling off with the Transfer Tape, so make
sure you have went over the entire Decal using Firm Pressure.
Decals have a Pressure Sensitive Adhesive, the Harder you Rub,
the Harder it Sticks. Also, the Longer you let it sit after applying, the
Stronger the Adhesive will Adhere
Step 7
Start from the Top Right-Hand Corner (any Corner is Fine) and
SLOWLY pull away the Transfer Tape at a Sharp Angle (Because it
will want to Resist). Keep Peeling until all the Transfer Tape
is Removed. Remember to go SLOWLY to Avoid Tearing the Tape or
the Decal itself. If part of the Decal wants to come up with the
Tape; Place the Decal back so the part that was not Sticking is
back on the Surface. Use your Hand to Firmly Rub the Decal back
on the Surface. Slowly Peel away and Continue Removing the
Transfer Tape. If is still does not Adhere, make sure that area
is Clean and try it again.
After the Transfer Tape has been Removed, you may find that you
have a few Bubbles. They should disappear on their own after a
week or two
•
If you have never Installed a
Pre-Masked Decal before and after
reading these Installation Instructions, you still aren't
comfortable with Installing the Decal, take it to your Local
Sign Shop or Vehicle Detailing Shop and they will Professionally
Install it for you |