Sunday, May 16, 2010

How to apply a vinyl decal / window sticker

Basic tool: Window Cleaner, Paper Towel, and squeegee (or a gift card)

1. Clean surface thoroughly with a paper towel and window cleaner. Clean it twice, if necessary.

2. Wait about 5 minute to allow the cleaner residue to dry off.

3. Lay the decal on a hard flat surface, then with the gift card, starting from center out, rub firmly to assure a smooth secure bond. This will secure the bond between the application tape and the vinyl decal.

4. Slowly, peel backing from decal making sure to leave vinyl decal on transfer tape.

5. Holding away from surface with two fingers on either side to position decal.

6. Lightly place decal on surface.

7. With the gift card, starting from center out, rub firmly to assure a smooth secure bond.

8. Now, remove transfer tape slowly leaving only the vinyl cutout decal.

Images will be added shortly....