Wet Vinyl Decal Application On Uneven Vehicle Surfaces

Learn how to apply vehicle decals and graphics from a professional in this free automotive video.

Wet vinyl decal application on uneven vehicle surfaces.

Clean off the surface. After peeling off the backing paper place the sticker on a dry or wet surface depending on your personal preference. Apply the sticker while the area is still wet. Apply rubbing alcohol to remove any remaining oils or waxes from the vehicle s surface.

Once the decal is where you want it remove any excess water with a squeegee to allow the decal to bond to the vehicle s surface. Lol i know what you mean it is scary i use white vinager to set it when working with uneven surfaces like the delta on the 737 i just finished the decals on the nose would have been hard to get right with out it on flat surfaces i usually dont bother but i use micro sol on every decal i just love how they look after words. The next step is to spray the outside of the vinyl transfer material looks like masking tape with water. Use the wet method.

Window cleaner will help prepare the vehicle s surface prior to application. The wet method involves making a soap solution using a mixture of dish soap and water to get both the application surface and the adhesive side of the decal wet before applying the decal. This will be the buffer between the vinyl decal and the squeegee. Quick simple application method for placing vinyl decals on ribbed or uneven surfaces.

The soap gives the solution a bit of viscosity to allow the installer to slide the decal around and position it perfectly on the intended target in our case. Vinyl stickers otherwise known as decals are fun ways to decorate your window car laptop and other sturdy surfaces first wipe down the surface of your choice to get rid of any dirt and dust. Wet applications may be advisable with clear or translucent film applications larger graphics on glass especially reverse cut interior applications critical alignments hot surfaces and windy conditions. When wet is advisable there are certain substrates and conditions under which wet applications are the best route.

Remove the wax paper. Make sure the surface you want to apply the decal to is clean. After cleaning your surface area wet the area again using a spray bottle and a solution of about 5 soap 95 water.