Recommended Application Instructions

Cleaning Procedures:

• Remove heavy road grime or tar by using a solvent, such as acetone, zylene, or kerosene, on a clean, lint free towel. (Please note that repeated use of solvents may cause damage to painted surfaces. Prior to using any solvent, apply to an area on the vehicle to test for negative reaction.) 
• When a silicone substance or residue is suspected, wash and rinse the contaminated area with liquid dish detergent and warm water. Then dry the surface with a clean, lint free towel or cloth.
• After using the solvent and/or detergent wash, use a clean, lint-free towel or cloth. Finish up the cleaning process by wiping down the entire area with Isopropyl Alcohol. To avoid recontamination during the final cleaning step, wipe the surface in just one direction, using a clean, lint-free towel or cloth. 

• Universal Products recommends the temperature be between 60 and 80 degrees at the time of installation. We also discourage any installation when temperatures are above 90 degrees and below 50 degrees. Surface temperatures should be brought to within the 50 and 90 degree range before attempting installation. 

• A squeegee should be used to install graphics and striping. Because vinyl is a pressure-sensitive product it is imperative to squeegee a second time after the premask is removed. After the premask is removed, a protective sleeve or towel should be placed over the squeegee to protect the striping and graphics.
• Please note when removing premask/application tape, always pull it slowly and back onto itself at a 180-degree angle.
• A sharp air release tool or pin should be used to pierce the outer edge of any remaining trapped air bubbles. Using a knife or blade to release the air will result in a cut rather than a puncture in the vinyl.
• The cutting or trimming of any stripe or graphic should be done with the sharpest knife possible. Any openings, such as doors should be trimmed back away from edges at least 1/8 of an inch. (Please note when burying one stripe under another stripe such as in a pinstripe, you must overlap the bottom stripe with the top stripe by at least 1/4 of an inch).