Decal Installation

Proper decal installation starts with making sure the surface you are going to apply the decal to is clean. If the surface isn’t clean, the decal won’t stick well. It’s important to make sure your decal is only applied to a surface with temperatures between 50 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit and should be allowed to cure for at least 24 hours before getting wet.

Step 1: Clean the surface where you will be applying the decal with rubbing alcohol, and a clean lint-free cloth, and allow it to dry. Do not use ammonia-based window cleaner. Ammonia can harm the decal’s adhesive, making it difficult for the decal to stick properly and reducing its longevity.

Step 2: Beginning in a corner, peel the backing paper off of the transfer tape, making sure not to leave any of the graphics or letters on the backing paper. Take your time with this step.  If the graphic is not pulling away from the backing paper, rub over the transfer tape firmly with a vinyl decal applicator or an old credit card a few times from the center point to the edges in all directions, both front and back.

Step 3: Place one side of the transfer tape onto the surface and press it down with the vinyl decal applicator or an old credit card.

Step 4: Continue applying the decal in a rolling motion using the vinyl decal applicator or an old credit card and press it down firmly as you go.

Step 5: Once the decal is placed, use the vinyl decal applicator or old credit card and rub it firmly from the center point to the edges in all directions to remove any air bubbles.

The final step is to remove the transfer tape. Beginning in a corner, slowly and carefully peel away the transfer tape at a 45-degree angle.

 

Decal Care

Never attempt to clean your decal with high water pressure, harsh cleaning chemicals, or harsh soaps, doing so will lead to decal damage. It’s best to just use a mild soap with clean water.
 
Step 1: Gently rinse off the decal with clean water to remove any dirt, debris, and dust that may have built up on the decal. It’s very important you don’t use high pressure, doing so can damage the decal.
 
Step 2: Add some mild soap to clean water and gently wash the decal with a soft sponge.
 
The final step is to rinse the decal off with clean water and dry it with a clean lint-free cloth being careful not to lift any edges.
 
 

Decal Removal

If you take the right steps, you can easily remove the decal without causing damage to the area the decal was applied to. If the decal does not want to come off easily, we recommend stopping and having it professionally removed.
 
Step 1: Gently rinse off the area where the decal was installed with clean water to remove any dirt, debris, and dust that may have built up on the decal.
 
Step 2: Heat up the decal with a hair blow dryer to weaken and loosen the adhesive. We don’t recommend using a heat gun, as it can damage the surface. Once you have heated up the decal you should now be able to peel it off.
 
If any residue or glue is left behind, you can use a product like Goo Gone to remove the leftover residue or glue, but make sure to follow the instructions on the product label.
 
The final step is to wash the area with clean soapy water, rinse and dry it with a clean lint-free cloth.

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