All surfaces must be considered dirty and must be cleaned prior to the application of vinyl. (Cleaners such as Windex are acceptable; however, we recommend a 2 to 1 mixture of water and isopropyl alcohol.) Wipe the surface dry with a clean, dry, lint-free cloth. Air and surface temperature must be above 55°F for the application of the vinyl.

Apply the vinyl using the following steps:

1. Measure and mark the area you wish to apply your vinyl using a water-soluble pencil. Precise marking will help assure a level application.
2. Once you have the overall area defined and marked, you should have a good idea as to where the upper right and left corners of the decal should be placed. At this time, take your decal (paper and all) and tape the upper corners of it to your predetermined area. Stand back and make sure it is straight and looks good where you have it. Adjust as necessary.
3. Once in place, place a piece of masking tape vertically down the center of the decal to hold it in place, and remove the tape used to mark the corners.
4. You will now apply the decal in two halves, first the left then the right. Spray the surface under the left side of the decal with water or application fluid (we recommend the application fluid) NOTE: do not spray water or application fluid when using reflective vinyl, reflective vinyl should be applied on a dry surface.
5. Carefully peel off the backing paper on the left side until you reach the center tape line. The decal should stay stuck to the application tape at this time. Cut the backing off in a parallel line to your vertical masking tape.  With the application tape still intact, squeegee the decal to the surface by applying pressure with smooth even strokes. Start at the middle of the decal and work your way out to the top and the bottom. NOTE: Before you squeegee make sure there are no wrinkles in the decal or application tape.
6. Once you complete the left side, remove the vertical pied of masking tape and repeat step 5 for the right side.  Your decal should be adhered in place with the transfer tape still on top of it.
7. It is a good idea to wait just a couple of minutes before you remove the application tape. This allows the application fluid to dry a bit and will prevent the decal from trying to come up. Once it is adhered to the surface, squeegee the entire decal a second time. Then carefully peel the tape off the entire decal.
8. It is common for there to be some small bubbles throughout the decal. These bubbles will leave by themselves within a few weeks. If you have any major bubbles you can eliminate them by carefully heating the area with a hair dryer or heat gun, and then puncturing them with a needle and applying gentle pressure with your thumb. Note: You can do more damage than good by chasing the smaller bubbles. They will leave by themselves as the vinyl breathes and the application fluid evaporates.

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