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WET APPLICATION


For Small decals under 18” long, you can apply them directly to your car just like a sticker. We recommend that
you apply all of your decals using the “Wet Application”.

Wet Application is when you mix 1 drop of liquid hand soap (Do not use dish soap!)
in an empty spray bottle with water. The more soap you add, the longer it will take to dry and your decal may move.

If your decals come on a larger sheet, cut around the decal leaving some room for you to hold. Make sure
the paper backing of your decal does not get wet while it is on your decal. This will ruin your decal!
Remove the backing and spray down your decal with mixture.
Remember, “The Wetter, The Better!”. Apply the decal to your vehicle where you want it. Take Painter’s tape
and tape your decal to your car. Now, take your squeegee (or e.g. credit card) and lightly squeegee out any water
or air, applying more pressure as you go. Wait 15 – 30 minutes before remove the application tape and
you are all set! If it takes longer to set the glue use hair dryer to warm up the decal ( do not burn!!!)

For Side Strip Installations, use the wet application method. Make sure you have two people
for this one. You will need to cut around the decal, remove the paper backing, then inside of your house or
garage spray down the back of the decal. Have your helper hold one end while you hold another. Carefully,
bring the decal to your vehicle and apply. Squeegee out any bubbles and water, and wait 5 – 10 minutes.

Some decals may be cut to smaller sections and applied. This method may be easier if you
are crossing doors, trim, etc. Align your decal to your vehicle and cut where you cross any breaks.
Then, use the wet method to apply.

Got Bubbles? Take a pin and make a SMALL hole in the bubble.
Lightly press around the bubble to remove any air or water that may be causing it.
Take your squeegee and lightly go over the area one more time to smooth it out.

We’re here to help you! If at any time you have questions, contact Us and we’ll help you get your decal on the right way!

 

 
SUNSTRIP APPLICATION
DRY APPLICATION

Sunstrip fitting (wet method)
Handy tools: Spray bottle (ex-window cleaner etc.),
Squeegee (debit card etc.), stanley blade.

Decal fitting (Dry Method)
Dry method can be also use for strip fitting.
Handy tools: masking tape, stanley blade, Squeegee (debit card etc.).

1. Clean the screen and surround seal. Make sure that everything is perfectly clean.
1. Level decal on the surface and place it down with 2 pieces of masking tape (1 each side). Tape will be level mark for the graphic.
2. Place strip upside down ant start removing backing paper.
2. Tear longer piece of masking tape and stick it right on the middle. Now you've created Center hinge.
3. Fill spray bottle with water and add 1drop of hand soap (make sure that the soap have no protective additives). Spray over the sticky side of the strip and also spray windscreen.
3. Pull right hand side application tape slowly to the left. Cut or tear off waste backing paper. Do not touch body work with blade!!!
4. Level strip on the screen and using squeegee try get the water from under the strip. Start from the middle and work to the right and then left. You will notice that water is running down. Repeat this few times until most of the water dry out.
4. Keep application tape tight and pull to the level mark. Use squeegee (debit card etc.) to apply it. Smooth and firm moves from left to right (push air from under the decal).
5. Strip looks ok but remember that the water still maybe under.
5. Remove Center Hinge and pull application film from the left. Remove waste backing paper.
6. Now trim waste vinyl round. Leave about 2mm between seal and strip that will help water dry out quicker.
6. Keep application tape tight place flat down. Use squeegee (debit card etc.) to stick it. Smooth moves from middle to left (push air from under the decal). Leave application tape on for about 20mins. Squeegee down several times.

7. Now leave strip for about 30 mins. Squeege down several times. Ad this point you need to make sure that strip is stuck down propely, otherwise it might rip off while driving. Drying time is depending on weather conditions.
Warmer weather = Shorter drying time.

7. Pull application tape off slowly. Decal should stay on. If not squeegee down several times firmly.
8. Srtrip is on and totally dry, now you can follow with writing. Look at right side column for tips.
8. Work Done.
 
 


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