Installation & Assembly

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6. Now you are ready to pull off your PRE-MASK layer and view
your decal. Gently pull it off, if you see some vinyl start to come
up with the PRE
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MASK then lay it back down, squeegee, and wait
a few minutes and try again.
Prick any air bubbles with a pin and rub down. Be sure that outer
edges of decal are rubbed down smoothly and all liquid is forced
out. This is essential for proper adhesion.
Wet Method
The wet method is recommended on decals larger than 12" x 18" in size, and frosted vinyl.
1. Be sure that the surface is clean and free from residue. Find center of decal and the surface on
which you want to apply it. Hold the decal in place desired and mark two top corners with
pencil.
2. Put 2 to 3 drops of Ivory Liquid per gallon of water and sponge onto adhesive surface only. DO
NOT wet the backing of the sheet. (Glass Plus or other non-ammonia window cleaner may also
be used).
3. Start separating the decal at one corner and pull it back slowly, keeping the adhesive wet as
you go.
4. Wet the surface with the same solution mixed previously and position the decal to the marks
established in No. 1. Wet hands with solution and rub over decal lightly, smoothing out any
wrinkles.
5. Work out water with plastic squeegee and dry excess liquid with a soft cloth or paper towel.
Squeegee the decal from top to bottom beginning at the center. Proceed right from center,
and left from center overlapping strokes 50%. Prick any air bubbles with a pin and rub down.
Be sure that outer edges of decal are rubbed down smoothly and all liquid is forced out. This is
essential for proper adhesion.
6. Decal must dry out for 24 hours before adhesion is complete.
Vinyl Decal Removal
• Use a hair dryer, or better yet, a heat gun to soften the vinyl. This softens the adhesive
allowing you to peel the vinyl easily from the substrate.
• You can use a plastic razor blade, plastic putty knife or your finger to peel and scrape away
the lettering.
• Look back at the area where you removed the graphics. Do you see a film? Touch it. Is it
sticky? That residue is the adhesive from the vinyl. You will need to use Goof Off or an
equivalent adhesive remover to clean the surface.
• Wipe clean with a paper towel and window cleaner. Degrease with isopropyl alcohol, and
you’re ready to apply your new graphics.