But you will not need to use water.
Wet application vinyl decal.
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.
These instructions explain how to apply vinyl to an automobile using the wet method.
After peeling off the backing paper place the sticker on a dry or wet surface depending on your personal preference.
In this video we show how to use the wet application method to apply decals to car windows.
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.
The dry method as its name indicates does not use fluid but rather depends on the skill of the installer to correctly position the film.
You may follow all of the instructions below.
Apply the sticker while the area is still wet.
Water will only be needed on larger decals to ensure that the air bubbles can be pushed out from underneath the vinyl.
For the spray solution we recommend only using dawn dish soap any.
After cleaning your surface area wet the area again using a spray bottle and a solution of about 5 soap 95 water.
Vinyl lettering is an inexpensive way to advertise your business.
If you are applying 3 high or smaller lettering.
Use the wet method.
You can apply most smaller decals without using water but for large and very large stickers this trick is a life saver.
This method allows you to mess up and reapply and is the best method for beginners.
The wet application method applies a vinyl graphic to a substrate by using a fluid to assist with positioning.
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How to apply vinyl to car or truck using the wet method.
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.
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Industry experts walk you through wet vinyl applications from routine to the most extreme of installation conditions.