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I.
SURFACE PREPARATION
All surfaces must be considered dirty and must
be cleaned prior to application.
A good rule of thumb for cleaning
various surfaces is:
| SIGN MATERIAL |
CLEANER |
| Painted Metal and Wood |
Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA), also known as Denatured Alcohol |
| Glass |
IPA or Vinegar/Water Mix
(Cleaners such as Windex Window
Cleaner may also be used.) |
| Acrylic and Polycarbonate |
Non-siliconized Acrylic Cleaner and anti-static rag to remove static charge and last minute dust |
| Banners and Awnings |
IPA or Vinegar/Water Mix |
| For Expanded PVC sheet |
Vinegar followed by a quick wipe with Toluene |
II.
TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS
Air and application surface temperatures must be
above 40 degrees F for non-reflective
and 55 degrees F for reflective markings
or the vinyl will have trouble adhering to the surface.
III.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
(FLAT SURFACE ONLY)
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A. Use
1" - 2" strips of
masking tape to position decal
in proper registry. |
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B. Apply horizontal tape hinge
at the top of the marking. |
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C. Remove liner
entirely while keeping
exposed adhesive off substrate.
Lightly spray water and soap solution
(1/2 part liquid dish water detergent to 991/2 parts water) on substrate. |
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D. Allow marking to drape. Using
firm initial squeegee pressure, begin
at top center and work down and
outward to each edge of decal.
E. Allow adhesive to bond...
(generally 15 to 30 minutes.) |
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F. Remove premask at 180
degrees.
(pull back on itself). |
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