Fitting Vinyl Stickers

Learn how to install a large 2 color graphic on a transit van.

Fitting vinyl stickers.

To fitting vinyl graphics stickers. We find using an electric heat gun or hair dryer to gently warm the vinyl is the easiest way of removing it though care must be taken not to overheat any glass or painted surfaces etc. Novice fitters often have problems with air bubbles getting trapped under the vinyl spoiling the look of the stickers. Follow these simple steps and this should give you a near flawless result.

Many air bubbles will shrink and disappear after a while vinyl is slightly porous and air will slowly leak from. Waiting 10 minutes or so will help the vinyl adhere to the paint better too. Yrym ht clear vinyl transfer paper tape roll 12 x 50 ft w alignment grid application tape for silhouette cameo cricut adhesive vinyl for decals signs windows stickers 4 7 out of 5 stars 9 454 16 99 16. Your sticker is made up of 3 parts.

Masking tape can help ensure that your sticker is positioned exactly where you want it. 1 trial fit your graphics to the vehicle. All old stickers must be removed from caravan before fitting the new ones. Top layer this is the application tape.

Hold up i ve got a problem. The main thing to remember when fitting your own vinyl graphics and stickers is not to rush the fitting. Bottom layer this is the backing paper usually blue or white in colour. Vinyl fitting care.

The most common issue you may experience is the clear application tape not lifting the vinyl prior to application. Vinyl stickers are not repositionable when you start removing it you won t be able to re fit elsewhere. For the best results install your stickers in a shaded area away from direct sunlight. Hot water is also a favourite with many.

Please note this is not a reflection of the quality of the vinyl it is a fitting problem. Middle layer this is your vinyl sticker.