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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Hinge Method

Installing adhesive vinyl graphics is simple if you follow these step by step instructions. In this example we are applying a windshield decal to an automobile using the hinge method. The same principle used in this example applies to all hinge applications regardless of the surface or size of the graphic.

Step 1 - Clean the application area with alcohol. In this example we are applying vinyl to glass. Because it is porous, glass should be cleaned several times, especially if rainex or wax has ever been used.

Step 2 - Center the decal onto the application surface. Put small pieces of tape on the top corners to hold it in place.

Step 2 - Apply a piece of masking tape across the top of the vinyl graphic thus forming a hinge.

Step 3 - Take a pair of scissors and cut between each letter. (Either all at one time or one by one as you apply)

Step 4 - Fold each letter up, peel off the backing and squeegee the letter on starting at the top and working towards the bottom. (TO AVOID WRINKLES HOLD THE LETTER AWAY FROM THE GLASS WHILE SQUEEGEEING IT DOWN) Repeat this action for all of the letters.

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Step 5 - Peel off the transfer tape and you are done.
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VINYL DECAL INSTALLATION

Wet Application Method

To show how easy this method is I have photographed my 4 year old daughter applying a non transfer taped vinyl graphic using the wet application method. To wet the surface and graphic you will need to use either a pre made application fluid or mix in a spray bottle 20 ounces of water, 1/4 teaspoon of unscented clear liquid JOY and 1/2 teaspoon of Isopropyl Alcohol.

Step One - After peeling away the wax backing, spray both the back of the vinyl decal and the application surface with the application fluid.

Step Two - Apply the decal to the surface and slide it around until it is level.

Step Three - Then squeegee out any air bubbles with the a squeegee.

This same method applies to larger vinyl graphics and striping kits. If the decal is transfer taped you would wait until the decal was dry and then gently peel off the transfer tape.

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MAKING AN 18 x 24 YARD SIGN

Hinge Method

To create an 18 x 24 yard sign follow these simple steps:

DESIGN THE SIGN CUT THE VINYL

WEED THE VINYL TRANSFER TAPE THE LETTERS

SQUEEGEE THE TRANSFER TAPE ON LINE UP THE LETTERS ON THE SIGN

HINGE THE LETTERS CUT THE LETTERS INTO STRIPS

PEEL OFF THE WAX BACKING PAPER SQUEEGEE ON EACH STRIP

PEEL OFF THE TRANSFER PAPER AND YOU ARE DONE !