How To Apply a Vinyl Decal

Your Decal

Each decal will come to you complete with three parts:

1. Top layer is the transfer tape - this looks like clear tape or masking tape and is used to apply and protect the decal.
2. Middle layer is the actual vinyl decal.
3. Bottom layer is the backing paper - this is a blue waxy paper.

Before you apply

• Make sure there is no wax on the surface, decals will not stick.
• Do not apply the decal in extreme heat or cold, surfaces must be between 10°C and 32°C / 50°F and 90°F.
• Do not touch the adhesive backing on the actual vinyl decal.

Preparation

• Wash and rinse the area with washing up liquid and warm water and dry the surface with a clean, lint-free cloth.

Applying the Decal

• Using a flat object ie a credit card, on a table, press firmly over the whole decal to make sure the transfer tape is properly stuck to the vinyl decal.
• Now turn the decal upside down and holding the transfer tape, slowly pull the backing paper off. This will leave you will the decal stuck onto the transfer tape.
• Now stick decal and transfer tape into position and use your credit card to smooth out any air bubbles etc.
  Slowly peel back the transfer tape and this will leave the decal.

After Care

Do not apply wax over graphics, especially if the wax contains any petroleum distillates.

Decal Removal

Heat the decal at one corner with a hair dryer or hot water. Pick up and lift the area you heated and slowly begin to pull the decal. Continue to apply heat to the area just before you pull it off as required to remove all the decal. If residue remains you can remove this by using an alcohol wipe.