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Fitting instructions
Installing Your Vinyl
Graphic Or Text
Fitting your vinyl graphics is simple
if you follow some basic instructions. The decal comes in one piece
and is in-between a paper layer of transfer tape and a wax layer of
backing. If you order several decals to be arranged in order, they will
come as one large display. They will all be on one piece.
Before fitting, flatten it out in a warm room. Always install the
graphics when the temperature is above 55 degrees F and don’t try to
install them in windy conditions.
You will need a few items for applying the graphics:
1. Water in a spray bottle.*
2. A piece of hard plastic or "squeegee" or a plastic putty knife.
3. 1/2" masking tape.
4. Stanley blade or a razor blade.
5. A tape measure or ruler.
* Note: You only need water for
decals larger than 12" X 12".Generally, a small decal can be applied
without the use of water.
First of all clean the surfaces that your decals are going on to.
Patience, good preparation, a steady hand & good weather will
produce the best results. To get the vinyl straight, start with a
piece of tape on one end, with the backing still on the decal. Place
it where you think it should go. You can always move it if you don’t
like the position. Bring the other side into position and tack it
down with another piece of tape. Use a ruler to be sure it is
central and level. stand back and have a look at the position. If
you have a good eye you can see if it looks correct. If not measure
it again and again if need be. This is the most important part so
get the measurement as accurate as possible.
Hinge the graphic along the bottom edge of the decal with a long
piece of tape. Half
of the tape should be on the transfer paper and half on the surface
of the panel. If the decal is large, you may want to cut in between
the decal or letters to work with a smaller section at a time. After
making cuts you can flip the decal back to remove the wax paper and
everything stays in place.
You can do this process "wet or dry". Wet is best only on large
decals. Spray a
little water on the surface that the letters will go on. Don’t over
wet, peel back the paper backing and expose the sticky side of the
vinyl. Spray the sticky side of the vinyl with water. Big long names
or decals sometimes call for a helper at this point, but if you have
a name or sign that can be divided into smaller sections, cut
between the letters so that you're dealing with a more manageable
piece of vinyl.
Hold the vinyl close to the panel. It won't stick if you’ve wet the
panel too much.
Holding the free edge tightly, just off the panel, pull the squeegee
across the centreline of the decal, working towards the edge.
Now you can lift one of the sections up and squeegee from the
centreline towards the edges. Always work from the centre towards
the edges! You do this to avoid trapping air or water bubbles.
Finish off the other sections in the same way. If you started with a
good alignment the decals will be placed correctly.
Squeegee a little more for good measure. Finish by peeling of the
transfer tape. By pulling the paper very slowly back on itself it
should come away quite easily. Don’t just pull straight away from
the surface. The slow motion will allow the vinyl to stay on the
surface while removing the paper. You don’t want to pull the vinyl
off the surface. Pop any bubbles with a pin and press out the air or
water. Any water bubbles will evaporate.
As it's easier to squeegee out water bubbles than it is to squeegee
out air bubbles, when all the water evaporates out from under the
name in a few days, the vinyl will adhere as if you did it dry to
start.
Now you are done with
application of vinyl.
Please note: Fitting of decals is done
entirely at your own risk. Acorn Signs accepts no responsibility for
any damage done to property or decals during the fitting process.
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We can make all of the following!
Car Number Plates,
Cut Vinyl for DIY signs,
Banners,
Signboards,
Scrolls,
Direction Signs,
Fridge Magnets,
Door Signs,
House Name
Plaques,
Household Signs,
Blackboard Signs,
Magnetic Signs,
Sandwich
Boards,
Office Door Signs,
Chinese Restaurant Signs,
Window Stickers,
Licensee plaques,
House For Sale Signs,
Fire Signs,
Vehicle Signage,
Table Top Signs,
Asian Language Signs,
Placards,
URL Stickers,
Gaelic Signs, and MORE!
We also accept all major credit and
debit cards.
Just
e-mail with your request and
we will deal with it as soon as possible and get back to you with a
price. All prices quoted are for supply only, additional cost will
be incurred for fitting. Please include the size of decal you
require when contacting us for a quote as we can't give you an
accurate price without knowing what size you want.
If
you prefer you can Fax your inquiry to +44 (0)1472 362631, 24 hours
a day.
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