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SIZE IS Approx. 6.5"x4", if you need another size please ask.
The vinyl is 3MIL, resistant to Sun, Rain, Snow & Sleet. The decal will stick to any hard, smooth surface and are suitable for wet locations (Boat, Car, Car Window, Laptop, Instrument Cases, Snowboard Decks, School Lockers, Mirrors, etc.)
An application (transfer tape) overlay allows for precise and easy placement.
All decals are computer cut and are customizable.
HOW TO APPLY
STEP 1: CLEAN THAT AREA GOOD!
First make sure you have a dry place and no wind to install your decal.
Make sure to prep the area, this is the most important part of installing a
decal! If you put your decal or sticker on a dirty surface, it will just
pick that dirt and grime up like a lint roller does your shirt, those aren't so
sticky after you use them are they! So let’s make sure the area is nice
and clean so that it can adhere to where you are going to place it.
You can use soap and water, rubbing alcohol, or any other fast drying
cleaner. My favorite is rubbing alcohol since it dries by itself within
seconds and leaves no residue behind. On that note, do NOT use anything
like Windex or other household spray cleaners that leave a residue behind or oily
substance, that defeats the purpose and will cause your decal/sticker not to
adhere to the best of it capabilities.
STEP 2: DECIDE AND PEEL!
After you have cleaned your car, you now need to decide where you want to center your decal in the area you cleaned. I use a measuring tape to measure from different spots on the car to make sure I have it exactly where I want it and that it will not turn out crooked. When I measure I use a piece of masking tape to mark the measurements, normally four for left/right/top/bottom. Then I have a somewhat boxed area to force me to place the decal where it should go.
Be aware after you stick it, you might cannot undo it and use it again, since it can separate the design or text from each other. After you decide where you want it, go ahead and start to peel your decal back, if it doesn't stick to the transfer tape the first pull, replace the transfer tape and push it together with your fingers or use a credit card to press together.
STEP 3: PLACE THAT DECAL!
So you cleaned your area and also decided how and where you are going to place your new decal or sticker and you made sure your decal can peel apart easily.
FOR SMALLER DECALS -
Now
fully peel the decal off the backing and hold it on the tips of the masking/transfer
tape. Try not to touch the back of the decal itself since it could leave
dirt on your decals back side.
You should have each hand holding the furthest corners from each other and keep
it tight so that the decal does not fold in on itself. Place one end of
the decal down and then smooth it out to the other end till the decal is fully
placed.
FOR BIGGER DECALS -
Do not
fully remove the backing on your decal. You will want to remove about 1/3
of the backing and start by applying that 1/3 of the decal to the car.
Then slowly pull more of the backing off while at the same time apply the decal
to the car until you have fully installed the decal. Either work left to
right or right to left, which ever you feel best doing.
Don't forget you can always buy a $1 spray bottle at your dollar store, put ONE
small drop of soap in it and fill with water and shake. Then LIGHTLY (I
MEAN LIGHTLY) spray the area and then apply the decal. This is only
suggest for bigger decals or decals that you need to be in a precise area.
STEP 3: THE HARDEST PART!
Waiting...
yes this is the hardest part, because most people are so impatient that they
can't wait and they mess up the decal by removing the transfer tape too early!
The best way to allow your decal to dry is out in the sun, having it in the
shade or in a cool place will only make it take longer. If you used a
mist of soapy water when installing your decal and do not let the sun dry it,
then it will take a very long time before it adheres correctly, since nothing
is there to remove the water and dry the decal to the surface.
Do not try and rush this buy using a heat gun, you can melt the transfer tape
and vinyl and when you peel it, it could cause the decal to stretch with the
transfer tape. Again the best way is the sun.
Finally just give the decal 30 minutes before you remove the transfer tape, go
inside and eat lunch. By the time you’re done you should be able to go
back outside and finish your decal and be in a good mood from that great lunch
and nice cold sweet tea! If your decal is still not sticking, make sure
you got it in the sun and it is warm outside, and just give it a bit longer.
After
~30 minutes to dry, remove transfer paper.