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How do you apply etched vinyl decals?

Tools required: Scissors, Tape Measure, Razor Knife, Ruler, Plastic Card Squeegee, Spray Bottle, and Paper Towel.

1. Clean the areas to which the etched vinyl decal is to be applied, removing all traces of dirt, grime, grease, etc.

2. Create your own wetting solution by adding 8 drops (a one second short squeeze) of very mild detergent (baby shampoo or dish detergent like "Joy" (NOT HAND SOAP!) into a 32oz. spray bottle filled with water.

3. Lay the cut to size decorative etched vinyl decal on a clean flat surface with the release liner up, or have someone hold the piece to be applied for you. Remove the release liner and spray the now exposed adhesive surface thoroughly with the wetting solution. Apply a generous amount of the wetting solution to the glass. The wetting solution prevents the etched vinyl from sticking to the surface immediately, thereby allowing you more time in which to properly position the etched vinyl.

4. Place the now wet etched vinyl onto the clean glass surface. Wet the face of the etched vinyl to be squeegeed. Use a plastic card squeegee and squeegee from the center out towards the edges to remove any air bubbles and wetting solution. Double check that the etched vinyl has no remaining air bubbles and water .

5. Trim any excess etched vinyl from the edges. It is ideal to cut in one continuous movement, using the ruler and sharp razor knife. Use paper towels to absorb any excess wetting solution around the edges.

6. The etched vinyl may take a few days to dry in order for it to completely adhere to the glass surface.

Precautions:

• The glass surface to which the etched vinyl will be applied should be very clean, free of dirt, dust particles and silicone. Make sure there are no dry spots on the adhesive back of the etched vinyl prior to placing it onto the glass.

• Take care that when removing the release liner the etched vinyl does not ever flip over and stick to itself. Wet the etched vinyl adhesive back as the liner is being removed to prevent any accidental problems. When the adhesive back is wet, mistakes are easily fixed since the etched vinyl will not easily stick to anything.

Seaming together very large etched vinyl decals: For windows that are wider than the available width of our etched vinyl, Industry standards allow for seaming. Standard Installation for seaming is a butt-join type seam. The films are overlapped and cut through with a sharp blade using a straight edge. The excess etched vinyl are removed. A slight light line may appear. This is normally the width of the blade point. This is acceptable.

Maintenance - Cleaning and Care: Etched vinyl is virtually maintenance free. No special care is necessary. Normal cleaning with a mild window cleaner is ideal. (Windex, Glass Plus, Ammonia and water are all fine with a clean soft paper towel or squeegee). It is not recommended that anything abrasive be used. The frequency of cleaning will not affect the etched vinyl in any way.