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Decal fitting

We now offer a professional graphics fitting service, for a guaranteed top class finish. Our approved fitter is based in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands. contact www.ottperformance.co.uk for prices & information.

If you want to have a go at fitting the stickers yourself, follow these simple instructions and they will be fitted in no time!

This method can be used to apply stickers of any size or shape. (For applying sunstrips a wet application method is used).

Before you start...

Make sure your car is clean. Be careful attempting this job outdoors - a well timed gust of wind or stray flying insect can really spoil things.

You will need the following equipment:

Equipment: masking tape, scissors, cloth, tape measure, credit card, sharp blade your decal: backing paper, decal and transfer tape
1) Put your sticker in position and secure one end and the middle with masking tape.

Rub the transfer tape with your fingers to make sure the sticker binds to it securely. This is important as it makes the next step easier...

2-3) Slowly and carefully peel the backing away from the transfer tape.
Make sure that the sticker is stuck to the transfer tape and does not stay on the backing paper.

Take special care when your sticker has fine detail or lettering, as letters can tear or get left on the backing paper.
4) Using the scissors, trim off the loose backing paper as shown.

5-6) Give the surface another quick wipe to get rid of any unwanted dirt/dust/insects.

Then use the credit card or sign applicator to apply the sticker to the surface, working from the centre to the edge.
7-9) Remove the masking tape that held the sticker in position, fold the sticker over and peel off the rest of the backing paper as shown.

Again, take care doing this as you don't want to leave part of your decal still stuck to the backing paper!
10-12) After giving the surface a quick wipe, apply the rest of the sticker using the credit card, working from the centre to the edges as before.
13-15) Rub the sticker with the cloth to bind it to the vehicle, then slowly peel back the transfer tape to reveal your new fitted sticker.

TIP:

If there are any air bubbles, these can be usually worked to the edges using a cloth. Use a pin to pop the more stubborn bubbles.

REMOVAL:

Removing the stickers is easy, just pour scalding hot water on them and theyll peel off in large chunks. The glue residue can be removed with meths, white spirit or any other solvent.

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