Lol i know what you mean it is scary i use white vinager to set it when working with uneven surfaces like the delta on the 737 i just finished the decals on the nose would have been hard to get right with out it on flat surfaces i usually dont bother but i use micro sol on every decal i just love how they look after words.
Wet vinyl decal application on uneven vehicle surfaces.
Vinyl stickers otherwise known as decals are fun ways to decorate your window car laptop and other sturdy surfaces first wipe down the surface of your choice to get rid of any dirt and dust.
You can apply most smaller decals without using water but for large and very large stickers this trick is a life saver.
Once the decal is where you want it remove any excess water with a squeegee to allow the decal to bond to the vehicle s surface.
Apply rubbing alcohol to remove any remaining oils or waxes from the vehicle s surface.
Clean off the surface.
After cleaning your surface area wet the area again using a spray bottle and a solution of about 5 soap 95 water.
Use the wet method.
Make sure the surface you want to apply the decal to is clean.
The soap gives the solution a bit of viscosity to allow the installer to slide the decal around and position it perfectly on the intended target in our case.
This will be the buffer between the vinyl decal and the squeegee.
Spray the car thoroughly with the soapy water where the vinyl will be applied then stick the vinyl onto the vehicle.
Apply the sticker while the area is still wet.
Window cleaner will help prepare the vehicle s surface prior to application.
Quick simple application method for placing vinyl decals on ribbed or uneven surfaces.
Learn how to apply vehicle decals and graphics from a professional in this free automotive video.
The vinyl should now be on the vehicle.
Remove the wax paper.
When wet is advisable there are certain substrates and conditions under which wet applications are the best route.
After peeling off the backing paper place the sticker on a dry or wet surface depending on your personal preference.