You've bought new vinyl decals and want to know how to apply them or you're tired of your old ones and want to remove them without scuffing the surface? Well, you are in the right place. Vinyl decals are a cool way to personalize without damage; the best thing about them is that they are as easy to remove as they are to apply. Below are steps on how to apply a vinyl decal as well as how to remove one.
1. Decide on Where You Want to Place the Decal
The first step is deciding where the decal will go. You want to be certain of where to place it because once you apply the decal, removing it to reposition may destroy it. You can use electrical tape to position the decal in different temporary positions to see where it fits best. Once you decide, you can then proceed with the rest of the instructions.
2. Clean the Surface Where You Want to Apply the Vinyl Decal
The second step is ensuring that the surface is clean as dirt prevents the decal from properly sticking to the surface. Applying vinyl lettering on a dirty surface also makes them look poorly fitted. Use water and a cleaning cloth to rub the surface until it is clean. Make sure that the surface is completely dry after cleaning before applying the decal.
3. Properly Position the Decal for Installation
Position the decal on the clean surface then smooth the decal until it is firm. Then remove a third of the vinyl backing to apply one-third of the vinyl, slowly peel the backing as you supply more of the decal until it is complete.
4. Remove the Bubbles and Trim Any Protrusions
Your
vinyl decal is now set, but there are tiny bubbles on the decal, slowly squeeze these bubbles to the edge or puncture them to deflate the air and make them flat. If the vinyl has unsavory protrusions, cut around them carefully with a razor blade.
Removing Decals
When you decide you do not want the decal anymore, this four-step process will help you remove the decal safely without leaving any dirty marks.
1. Clean the Decal and The Area Around It
Use a cleaning cloth and soapy water to clean the decal and the area around it. Cleaning helps remove the dirt, making it easier to use adhesive removal products.
2. Warm Up the Decal Using A Hairdryer
Point a hairdryer to the vinyl surface to warm it up. Warming the vinyl weakens the adhesive, making it easy to peel off the decal.
3. Peel the Decal Off
Use a plastic card or your nail to dig under the vinyl so that you can peel it off. The weakened adhesive from the hairdryer heat should make it easy to peel off.
4. Use Adhesive Removal Products if Needed
Now that the decal is peeled off, you may be wondering how to remove adhesive, which looks like a stain on your window. Various
adhesive removal products are available that you can use for the job. Simply dab a bit of the adhesive removal product on a cleaning cloth then rub it on the adhesive until it is completely off.
Custom Decals
Now that you know how to apply and remove decals, you can order custom decals designed to your liking from
Poster Signs. You can customize decals to advertise your business and make your car your most important billboard.