These
instructions are for vinyl decals only and do not apply to
printed stickers.
Understanding The Decal
This sticker is in three
parts:
The top layer is called the
Application Tape
The middle layer is the
final product.
The bottom layer is called
the backing paper
Preparation
If your decal arrives in a
mailing tube, it is recommended that you unroll the
decal and let it lie flat, face down for at least an
hour before applying.
Thoroughly clean the
surface. The surface you are applying the sticker to,
must be clean, dry & free of any dust or residue. (Pure
soap, water & a lint free cloth is best)
Ideally, the surface and air
temperature should be 10ºc or more. Use a hairdryer to
achieve the surface temperature.
Wind will be your worst
enemy.
After preparing surface,
check that the sticker fits in place. If necessary, cut
of any excess application & backing paper & make
guidelines with masking tape or a non-permanent marker.
Application
If you have a large design,
you can mix a very small amount of dish soap with water
and spray on surface. This will help maneuver the
sticker into place.
Carefully remove the
backing paper from the sticker. Ensure that no part of
the design remains on the backing paper. If it is large
decal, lie it face down and slowly peel the backing
paper at a 180 degree angle.
Position one edge of
the sticker onto the prepared surface.
Slowly roll the
sticker onto the surface, rubbing it down with the edge
of your hand as you go.
Using a credit card or
something similar, squeegee from the middle to the outer
edges.
Slowly remove
application tape, ensuring that the sticker does not
lift with the tape. We recommend that you leave the
application tape on for 10 to 20 minutes before
removing; this will ensure that the decal will adhere to
the surface fully.
Air bubbles will
usually disappear after a few weeks, if not, you use a
pin to puncture the vinyl and squeeze the air by pushing
down with your thumb.
