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Tools Required:
-Sharp Scissors
-Spray Bottle of clean room temperature Water (distilled water is
preferred)
-Paper Towel
Each decal has three pieces:
1. The top layer is the pre-mask film.
2. The middle layer is the printed decal film.
3. The bottom layer is the backing paper.
You should read these instructions all the way through before
starting. These decals come to you in three layers. The top layer
is called pre-mask film. It is very difficult to see. The middle
layer is the actual decal. The bottom layer is backing paper that
releases from the decal after water is applied to it.
Application:
Application surface should be as smooth as possible. Make sure you
have cleaned the application surface, insuring that it is free of
any oils and debris. If you plan to clear coat the decal, first
apply a clear coat over the application surface and allow coating to
dry. This will insure that the application surface is smooth and
any previous pores are sealed.
Remove decal sheet from packaging gently. Cut out decal in
square/rectangular/circular pattern using a sharp pair of scissors
leaving at least ¼-½” between the decal print and cutting edge.
Store the remainder of the decal sheet in supplied packaging. This
will prevent oils and moisture from coming in contact with sheet.
Fill a spray bottle with clean room temperature water. Distilled
water will work the best. Place the cut out decal on a damp paper
towel and spray decal backing until it is completely soaked. Flip
decal so that the print side is facing up and spray lightly with
water. The decal film will start to separate from the backing.
This could take between 15-60 seconds. Once the decal has started
to separate you may proceed to next step.
Carefully place decal and backing on application surface where you
want the decal to be placed. You may moisten the application
surface with water first to assist you in decal placement after
application. Carefully slide the backing paper out from underneath
the decal film leaving the film on the application surface. You may
use a small soft brush or your fingers to assist you in holding the
film in place. Smooth out decal using a damp paper towel or soft
brush. Using a paper towel or soft brush, carefully dab away excess
water.
Before any type of clear coating you must make sure that the decal
is 100% dry both on top and underneath. It is recommended that you
wait 24 hours for any remaining moisture to evaporate. You may
speed up this process by using a hair dryer, do not use a heat gun.
If there is any moisture present when you apply your clear coat you
risk damaging the decal.
Once the decal has cured you may peel away the pre-mask from the top
of the decal.
Clear Coating and Removal:
There is no need to clear coat your decal. Decals are permanent and
have an ASTM 3359 B: 5B rating and low profile design of only 12
microns thick. Decals can by removed using mineral sprits, paint
thinner or other suitable stripper.
Final Note:
The application of permanent waterslide decals requires a degree of
dexterity, and concentration. If this is your first time applying
waterslide decals, please try some samples first. We cannot be
responsible for replacing decals that have been damaged during
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