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| SURFACE PREPARATION
The vehicle surface must be properly prepared prior to installation of the graphics.
All surfaces MUST be cleaned prior to any application of vinyl graphic products. See the
following steps:
- For best results, the application should be made in temperatures ranging from 50 to 90
degrees Fahrenheit. Do not install graphics outdoors if winds exceed 10 mph. Blown dirt,
dust or other contaminates can interfere with the bonding of the graphic adhesive to the
vehicle during installation.
- Wash the vehicle surface with detergent and water, then thoroughly rinse the surface
with water and dry completely. WARNING: Do not use any aromatic solvents such as
acetone, M.E.K., toluene, paint thinner, lacquer thinner, gasoline or ammonia-based
cleaners to clean the vehicle surface.
- Saturate a clean cloth with isopropyl alcohol and wipe the surface of the vehicle where
the graphic is to be applied to remove any contaminates such as silicone, wax, or
adhesives.
- Dry the surface with a lint free paper towel.
GRAPHIC INSTALLATION
Prior to installation, be sure your Toolpak contains the following items:
1 - squeegee
1 - Snappy Ô
knife
1- qrt . bottle of Soap water wet application solution (3-4 drops of
liquid dish washing soap to 1 quart of water)
It is also recommended you use ¾” masking tape for properly placing and
installing your graphics.
INSTALLATION OF GRAPHICS |
STEP 1.
Using regular glass cleaner, clean the surface where the decal is to be applied. If
necessary, use stronger cleaners first, then go over the area with glass cleaner last. |
STEP
2.
Temporarily place the decal in the desired area with a small piece of masking tape holding
each end of the decal to the vehicle. With a tape measure, align the decal with the
straightest body line on the vehicle |
STEP
3.
Apply a long piece of tape along the top of the decal, with approx. half of the tape
located on the edge of the decal and the other half on the surface of the vehicle |
STEP 4.
With the large hinged flap that is formed, raise the flap and begin to remove the wax
backing paper, starting evenly along the top |
STEP
5.
With the wax backing paper half peeled downward, begin to smooth the decal to the surface
of the vehicle with a squeegee, paint spreader or hard plastic strip. |
STEP
6.
Continue smoothing out the decals with long horizontal strokes, starting on top and
working towards the bottom. Continue to slowly remove the wax backing paper as you
go. |
STEP 7.
Once decal is firmly applied to surface of vehicle, peel back the transfer tape (white
paper covering). |
STEP
8. If
any small bubbles have appeared during installation, they can be removed by pricking the
base of the bubble with the knife blade and squeezing the trapped air out with the tip of
your finger. |
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9. Finish
removing transfer tape, and with a small razor blade, create a small hole in any remaining
air bubbles. Then with a squeegee, work out any air bubbles |
Congratulations!
You've just installed some of the most versatile vinyl lettering products available!
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EXTERIOR GRAPHIC CARE
The graphics package you
have installed is designed for superior durability and requires little maintenance. Please follow the steps below to get the best
performance from your graphic package:
Wash
your graphics with soap and water or car wash detergents. Rinse thoroughly.
Keep
high-pressure nozzles at least 1 ½ feet away from the edge of the graphics when washing. High-pressure spray can contain enough force to lift the
edge of the graphic and cause it to peel.
Do not overcoat the graphics with clear paint of
any kind.
Do not let gasoline or other fuels drip or stay
on the graphics for any length of time. If a
spill occurs, wipe off the graphic and rinse with water immediately.
Do not use petroleum-based solvents on your
graphics. They will soften the vinyl and
damage the color.
Do not apply wax over graphics, especially if the
wax contains any petroleum or silicone distillates. Car
wax will not improve the finish of graphics and can damage the surface of vinyl graphics
after repeated exposure. If you do wax your
vehicle, wax that has dried along the edge of the graphic can be removed by first
softening it with rubbing alcohol and cotton swabs. Be
sure to rinse the area after cleaning. |
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