Wet Vinyl Install

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Wet vinyl install.

Using the wet method is the best way to install a large vehicle decal or graphic to ensure a smooth bubble free finish. Wet installation also works great for medium to large solid background decals. The dry method as its name indicates does not use fluid but rather depends on the skill of the installer to correctly position the film. Small vinyl lettering and decals should be installed dry.

Adhesion the vinyl sticking before you want it to. The wet application method applies a vinyl graphic to a substrate by using a fluid to assist with positioning. That golden rule of decal application was true thirty two years ago when i started in the fleet graphics business. Nevertheless for most vinyl installations you should not apply the graphics wet especially if you can do a dry application.

Remove the liner on one side. Just a little bit of dish soap in water is all you need to help install without bubbles. Get the surface and vinyl adhesive wet. The wet method is usually recommended for the larger simple designs and any application where the application surface is recessed or embossed ie.

Tape vertically in the middle to create a hinge. Those who are still learning need the flexibility that wetting solutions can offer.