Wet/Dry vinyl decal application

Clean your surface with windex. With a wet app, spray the back of the decal (the sticky part) and spray the area where you want to apply it. Place the decal, but at this point you should be able to remove and reapply without the decal sticking. Then sqeegee the decal down getting rid of any water that may be trapt.

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[80BSY]

If lettering is small, delicate, and or the weather is very cold, put it on dry. If it's large and a hot day put it on wet or it'll be a mass of bubbles. Application fluid is not especially necessary, we were fitting vinyls with water and a dash of cheap washing up liquid years before application fluid even came out. Please don't bother questioning this, I was fitting vinyl lettering before we even had an internet.

[elitevinyldesigns]

@80BSY Agreed 100%

[2XxGLOxX2]

how can you tell if it is a wet or dry vinyl decal??

I bought one and i have no idea if it is a wet or dry vinyl decal

[elitevinyldesigns]

@2XxGLOxX2

It doesn't matter. You can do wet or dry. How big is it, and what is it? And is the transfer mask clear plastic or paper like shown in the video?

[2XxGLOxX2]

@elitevinyldesigns the entire decal is a 12 x 3.5in and the logo is an Atreyu ( metalcore band) logo. the transer mask is the clear plastic.

[elitevinyldesigns]

@2XxGLOxX2

You don't need to worry about wetting it. Just make sure you have it level and lined up exactly where you want it. You only get 1 shot at it. The Atreyu decals are just fancy letters, right? You should have no problem... Let me know if you ever need any decals/stickers in the future. We can make anything.

[TheTrev72]

impressive now what happen if the letters stay on the vinal when it is being peeled back an only takes some of the writing wat do you do

[susanne1818]

I'm just starting a graphics company and need some decals. Do you have a website?

[StevenDoyle35]

@2XxGLOxX2 Being an applicator their is no difference. The only reason Vinyl is sprayed with water and a small amount of washing up liquid is to enable the vinyl to slide into position. This is especially useful when applying a shadow to already applicated lettering on the surface as its really hard to do it with the backing paper on as you cannot see correctly to space the shadow.

[RMDelete]

I think this also depends on the backing used for the decal. sometimes when the transfer tape is NOT paper (if it is made out of clear plastic) it will make it difficult to release. If the transfer tape is made of paper then the paper becomes soaked and will release easier. At least that's what I am led to believe.. hmm please someone tell me if I'm wrong since I am speculating. Does this work with plastic transfer tape?

[RustyShackelford777]

Another video recommended not using windex? But Im sure windex is the best window cleaner out there? Is there a reason 2 not use it?

[flyingscience]

@TheBiggestBillboard What type of soap do you recomend mixing with water , shampoo , dish soap , hand bar soap ?

[2XxGLOxX2]

@elitevinyldesigns alright sweet! well the letters are just plain black, but have a little wallpainted look to it.

i'll keep your company in mind just in case i need another Atreyu logo decal :)