Installing Vinyl Decals Wet

It s not hard but does take a little bit of time.

Installing vinyl decals wet.

You can apply most smaller decals without using water but for large and very large stickers this trick is a life saver. Just a little bit of dish soap in water is all you need to help install without bubbles. I show you how to install vinyl decals on a car using soapy water. Slower than the dry method but no air bubbles.

The most common way to install decals is the dry method. The decal will not stick to itself when wet making it easier to handle during the installation and any bubbles that are trapped under the decal can easily be pushed out before the decal dries. Because our vinyl adhesive is solvent based the soap solution will not affect the decal s ability to adhere to the surface once the solution has. This is because there is no chance of application fluid being trapped between the vinyl decal and the vehicle surface leading to peeling and or water bubbles.

Spray your surface and the bottom of the vinyl after removing the liner with water. Dry installation vs wet installation. Mix 1 or 2 drops of liquid dish soap in a spray bottle of water. Here is the wet method used to apply larger stickers decals to eliminate air bubbles.

Using the wet method is the best way to install a large vehicle decal or graphic to ensure a smooth bubble free finish. While most professionals and manufacturers prefer to install vinyl dry there are occasions when wet is the way to go. Apply the sticker while the area is still wet. Then proceed with the normal vinyl installation.

Small vinyl lettering and decals should be installed dry. Don t get the paper liner under the vinyl adhesive wet. The dry method will insure that your vinyl decal stays adhered to your vehicle surface. Use the wet method.