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Installation Tips

	The Surface MUST Be Clean. I use dishwashing liquid to remove dirt and grime off Painted Surfaces, and Window Cleaner for Glass Surfaces. Rinse thoroughly and dry.
	Do Not apply decals in Direct Sunlight as surfaces can get very hot.
	Surface should be cool to the touch.
	For best results, the air temperature should be above 40 degrees F.
	Once your decal is in place, wait 30 minutes before peeling off the transfer tape.  An hour is better.
	Materials needed: window cleaner, Rubbing alcohol, masking tape, exacto knife or razor blade, and a squeegee or credit card.

Preparing your decal:  Place your decal on a hard, flat surface,
with the transparent Transfer Tape facing upward.
Using either a squeegee or credit card, rub over the
entire area of the decal.  This will help ensure that the
decal will stick to the Transfer Tape when it is lifted.

For smaller decals, you should be able to lift the Transfer Tape
and the decal should lift with it.  If you get to a point where a part
of the decal does not lift (stays stuck to the backing), use the exacto
knife to help lift it off the backing.

Once you have your decal in place on the mounting surface,
use the squeegee or credit card and rub over the entire surface
of the decal using firm pressure.  This is important.
The Transfer Tape will pretect your surface, so don't
be afraid to rub firmly.

Let the decal set 30 minutes to an hour before pulling off
the Transfer Tape.  This will give the glue time to set.
After the waiting period, soak the Transfer Tape with
water using a spray bottle or garden hose.  This will
make the Transfer Tape easier to peel off.

For large decals, use one of the Hinge Methods listed below.

Your decals are mounted on a special glossy paper.

A layer of transfer tape is then applied.

Here are some installation tips from the company
that supplies my vinyl materials:

SURFACE PREPARATION

All surfaces should be considered dirty and should be
cleaned prior to application of vinyl lettering or graphics.

Clean the area where the vinyl will be applied.
Rubbing alcohol is preferable.
Then, rinse area thoroughly and dry.

TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS

Air and application surface should be above 40 degrees F.
Best conditions are between 60 – 80 degrees F.

APPLICATION

Center Hinge Method:

1) Position lettering or graphic on clean surface. Tack to desired
location with small pieces of masking tape on either end.

2) Run another piece of masking tape vertically through the
center of the lettering or graphic, making sure it adheres firmly
above and below the lettering as well. Vertical tape will act as
a center hinge.

3) Remove one small piece of masking tape from either end.

4) Lift graphic or lettering from that end and pull release liner
away. Continue to pull liner away until close to vertical
center hinge.

5) Cut release liner with scissors and discard.

6) Starting from center vertical hinge, squeegee lettering
down onto prepared surface.

7) Remove small piece of masking tape on other end as well
as vertical tape used as center hinge. Lay remaining half
over applied lettering.

8) Remove the rest of the release liner and again, beginning
from center, squeegee into place.

9) Remove application tape.

Horizontal Hinge Method:

1) Position lettering or graphic on clean surface. Tack to desired
location with small pieces of masking tape on either end.

2) Apply a long piece of masking tape across the top of the
lettering or graphic.

3) Remove small pieces of masking tape at both ends.

4) Cut lettering or graphic into small areas vertically.
With letters, cut between the letters. With graphic, cut
between sections taking care not to cut through any vinyl.

5) Starting at the right (if right-handed), flip one section over
at a time and remove release liner.

6) Squeegee each section into place with smooth downward strokes.

7) Re-squeegee entire line of lettering or graphic when complete.

8) Remove application tape.

Since 01/20/02

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