Product Support & Installation Help

Decal Installation Instructions

*PLEASE READ — Most decals are covered with a clear or masking tape type “application tape” that allows you to transfer the decal to the application surface. THIS WILL BE REMOVED AFTER THE INSTALLATION. To make sure the decal will stick to the application tape (and not the backing), apply pressure to the entire decal using a squeegee, credit card, plastic spatula, or your finger.  Some decals will have a paper application tape over them or no application tape at all.

The surface temperature for installing the decal should be between 60-90 degrees.  While the decals are designed to work in extreme temperatures, installation requires the surface to be warm for the adhesive to make a good initial bond.

  1. Thoroughly clean the area where the decal is to be applied using a non-oil-based cleaner; warm soapy water works fine. Allow time to dry.  You may wish to use rubbing alcohol on the application surface to make sure that it is cleaned of all chemicals.
  2. Trim around the decal if necessary using scissors or an Exacto knife. Make sure to use the decal itself to center or level the decal since the application tape may not be perfectly cut. Be careful not to cut the decal or YOURSELF!
  3. Peel the paper backing off. This is most easily done by placing the decal FACE DOWN on a flat surface.  Then peel the paper backing off making sure the decal sticks to the application tape that is on the front of the decal.  If the decal is sticking to the backing and not the application tape you need to apply pressure in that area until it does.
  4. Position the decal where you would like to place it. Be sure to level the DECAL since the application tape may not be level with the decal. DO NOT use any pressure yet. If the decal is not level or centered you may be able to reposition it if you have not applied pressure.
  5. Once the decal is where you want it, apply pressure to all of the decal. You may use a squeegee or your fingers.  A credit card, plastic spatula, or something similar will work in place of a squeegee.
  6. Now it is time to remove the application tape. Start at a corner and slowly pull back, PARALLEL to the surface. DO NOT pull away from the surface. Slowly pull the tape back to remove it completely.  If a letter begins to lift, lower the tape back down and run the area of the letter/object.
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