Large Vinyl Application Instructions
What happens if I do mess up my vinyl letters?
In the event that your first application of vinyl letters and graphics gets messed up, we'll send you new vinyl at no charge, over and over, until it's been perfectly applied. And we'll pay for shipping, too. That's just our Goof–Proof Guarantee.
So let's get started!
You will need:
Your graphic
One or two inch masking tape
A tape measure
Paper towels or a rag
Your free installation kit
First, let's take a look at your graphics, which are comprised of three layers:
Step 1: Clean the area you plan to apply your graphic twice
First, use the deep cleaner that comes in your installation kit to remove any waxy build up or other dirt from the area on which you will place your graphic. Then, clean the area again using the application fluid that also comes in your installation kit.
*If you're applying your large graphic to a vehicle, clean the area with soap and water before using the deep cleaner and application fluid.
*If you're applying your large graphic to a wall, such as sheet rock, you don't need the deep cleaner or application fluid. Simply dry clean the area with a paper towel to remove dust.
Step 2: Tape up and measure your graphic
Begin by placing your graphic approximately where you want it to be on the surface. The plastic side should be against the area. You do not have to be precise. Tape the top corners in position using small pieces of masking tape.
Use a tape measure to find the middle of the are just above your graphic. Place a small piece of masking tape in the middle and draw a line where you've determined the exact center to be. Now find the center of your graphic and place a small piece of tape in the middle at the top of your graphic, again drawing a line where you have established the exact center to be. Line them up.
Now to ensure your graphic is as level as it is centered, measure from the edge of the actual vinyl letters (not the backing) to the bottom of the area on which you're placing your large graphic. Do this on both sides. Adjust if necessary.
Step 3: Hinge the vinyl
Hinging the vinyl simply means taping along the top of it. Place your masking tape across the top of the whole graphic (backing and all) so half of it is on the window and half of it is on the graphic. You should be able to lift up, or hinge, the graphic from the top.
It's a good idea to cut your large graphic so you can do smaller pieces at a time. Do this AFTER you have hinged your graphic so you only have to measure once.
Step 4: Apply your graphic
Now it's time to actually apply your graphic. Holding the bottom of the graphic, hinge it up. Place your other hand underneath where the plastic is and pull about half the plastic from the top down while you use the squeegee in your installation kit to firmly and evenly press on the graphic, starting from the center and moving away.
Continue until you've pulled the plastic off completely. Wait 30 minutes before removing the backing paper.
Step 5: Remove the backing
Remove slowly, pulling down and away. If small bubbles appear, smooth them immediately with your finger. If some of graphic hasn't stuck properly, squeegee that area again.
*If you're applying your large graphic to a wall, use the felt squeegee in your installation kit to press down the vinyl letters (once the backing is removed) onto the surface of the wall. This ensures no air is trapped between the letters and the textured wall.
And there you have it! That wasn't so hard, now was it?
If you'd like to watch a how–to video for applying large vinyl graphics, click here.
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