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Im making a 24" by 24" decal for a window, Ive seen some people use a water solution on the window so that they can move the vinyl around a bit, Is there a special vinyl you need for this or can this be done with any vinyl, I don’t want to lay it on crooked!!! This is the biggest decal ive done so far!! Please help!!!! 😳
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Application fluid is basically water with a tiny amount of washing up liquid in it. It does aid repositioning of graphics but beware – wet applications onto glass take a long time to dry out and it can be difficult to remove application tape whilst it is wet because the decal will come off too.
If it’s only 24" square, why not do 2 and attempt the first one dry?
Works with any vinyl, by the way.
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quote Andy Gorman:Application fluid is basically water with a tiny amount of washing up liquid in it. It does aid repositioning of graphics but beware – wet applications onto glass take a long time to dry out and it can be difficult to remove application tape whilst it is wet because the decal will come off too.If it’s only 24″ square, why not do 2 and attempt the first one dry?
Works with any vinyl, by the way.
Thank you kind sir, So if I let it dry properly I shouldnt have a problem removing the tape correct? When I had signs made for myself a few years back, the guys used what looked like a big hair dryer to dry the decal. Then removed the tape..
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Yeah, that might help. It depends on the detail level of the decal. If it’s loads of fine lines in cut vinyl, you will have trouble getting the tape off if applied wet. Wetting the application tape before removing helps it to release.
If it’s a big solid area it will be easier, but you may have to re-squeegee it after removing the tape.
Easier to do than to describe. 🙂
In short, practising and perfecting dry application is the ideal answer.
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i agree with Andy on all accounts…
i would try applying some practice stuff to a window at home or in workshop. it will Ive you an idea of what you are up against before doing the live job in front of a customer. nothing worse than the guy standing over you when you are unsure. -
Put a line of masking tape on the window where the top of the decal will go. Peel back a couple of inches of the backing and line up your decal, then squeegee the top bit on and slowly pull back the rest of the backing, squeegeeing as you go. Should be easy.
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I agree totally. I until recently would have done this kind of work wet, mainly for insurance but then tried dry and will never go back. Confidence is the key.
Good Luck!!
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quote gary birch:I agree totally. I until recently would have done this kind of work wet, mainly for insurance but then tried dry and will never go back. Confidence is the key.
Good Luck!!
i couldnt agree more gary… i am anti-wet app guy :lol1: :lol1:
however, until confidence is gained, some have to use the method that will pay the bills. not trying to be funny, if i had my way everyone would do it dry… i dont allow any oapprentice in our place even begin with wet-app… in fact, the first thing i give them is a sheet of (un-masked) vinyl 2 foot by 2 foot and tell them to apply it to a bit of dibond. leave them to it for a bit… 😀 they soon get the hang of it… 😉 -
Thanks for all the good tips, autosign I will try what you said! that seems pretty smart! 😎 Thanks Everyone!
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