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This page is provided for our customers that choose to install their own decals.

Tools you will need: Scissors, clean spray bottle, dish washing liquid, squeegee (an old credit card or driver's license will work), measuring tape and a clean towel.

NOTES: It is recommended the car should NOT have been waxed within the past 30 days. Windows should NOT have been treated with water repellent treatments. New auto paint should be allowed to cure out before applying decals. Apply decals in the shade (no direct sunlight). Temperature should be 60-80?F. Wind or wind gusts will cause problems. (Do not use ammonia based cleaners, even when installing on windows. It may cause adhesive failure.) It is optional to use masking tape as a hinge. This will help you to keep the decal straight and where you want it while you install it.

SURFACE PREPARATION

All surfaces must be considered dirty and must be cleaned prior to the application of markings.

Clean the area where the markings are to be applied with a household cleaner, a non-ammonia base. We recommend an alcohol based cleaner such as denatured alcohol or equivalent. Rinse thoroughly and dry.

When applying letters to painted surfaces, paint should be an enamel base paint or high quality latex enamel. We do not recommend or guarantee applications to latex paint.

CENTER HINGE METHOD

    • 1)Position legend with tacks (small pieces of masking tape). See figure 1
      2) Apply masking tape vertically through center of legend. See figure 2
      3) Remove tack from one end, lay legend over towards center tape hinge.
      4) Pull release liner away from application tape and legend until close to hinge.
      5) Cut release liner with scissors and discard.
      6) Squeegee down exposed half of legend, holding the end up and allowing the   squeegee to cause contact.
      7) Remove the tack hinge and lay the other half over.
      8) Remove the rest of the release liner and squeegee into place.                          
    • 9) Remove application tape.

    1 2

    Figure 1                                                 Figure 2

    4 3

    Figure 3                                               Figure 4

    HORIZONTAL HINGE METHOD

    1) Position legend with tacks (small pieces of masking tape). See figure 1
    2) Apply masking tape horizontally across top of legend. See figure 3
    3) Remove both tacks.
    4) Cut legend into smaller areas (vertically between letters). See figure 4
    5) Starting at right (if right handed), flip one section over and release liner.
    6) Wipe sign surface free of dust (which may have come from back of legend).
    7) Squeegee into place using one smooth downward stroke. Repeat for balance of legend.
    8) Re-squeegee using more pressure.
    9) Remove application tape.

    Limitations of Warranty: We will only warranty decals that are from defective material. Installation related problems are assumed to be the fault of improper installation. We will not take back half installed decals so please inspect it carefully prior to installation.We do not issue cash refunds.

    Things 2 Remember

    • Be sure the words on your sign can be read from 20-30 feet away. Generally, the fewer words and lines
      the easier it is to read.
    • The faster the traffic on the road, the larger your signs should be.
      You can really make your signs stand out by adding colors. A colored border, center or even colored
      lettering makes your signs more interesting to look at and catch driver’s attention a lot more than plain black and white.
    • Placement of your signs is very important. Be sure to place signs where lots of people will see them.
      On corners with stop lights is a good place because drivers are sitting there with nothing else to do
      but read your sign.
    • Be sure your sign is not too close to the road or drivers won’t be able to see it from their seat.
      If the intersection isn’t too wide, placing the sign at an angle so that both directions of traffic can
      see it can double your exposure.
    • Never place signs on private property (personal yards, business landscaping) unless you have permission
      from the property owner.
    • Try to avoid areas where the grass is mowed often or your sign will be removed. Good places are where there are weeds (not too high).
    • Placing your sign very close to a street sign can work well as mowers typically don’t get that close to the posts.
    • NEVER BLOCK A STREET OR SAFETY SIGN OR IN ANY WAY CAUSE A SAFETY HAZARD WITH YOUR SIGNS!
    • If your signs are for a particular event, be sure to take all signs down afterward. It makes your business
      or organization look bad to have signs up long after the event or sale.