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Application Kit & Instructions for DIY Van Signwriting
 

Kit Contents

  • Chinagraph pencil - for marking position of graphics. Easily removed without damaging surface.
  • Lint free cloth - for preparing the surface.
  • Block plan - Shows your vehicle and exactly where to position of graphics.
  • Instruction leaflet - All the information you need for a professional finish.
  • Application fluid (very important) - allows re-positioning of graphics. A 'grease' element allows you to slide graphics into position as well as making air bubble removal extremely easy. It is also quick drying to allow the job to be completed quickly. When fitted with application fluid, vinyl adheres just as well as if fitted dry. Drying time approx 30 minutes (90 minutes on glass).

Instructions for vinyl application

  • To start clean area thoroughly by spraying a little application fluid onto the surface, and wiping with lint
    free cloth.
  • Set out your base and margin lines using china graph pencil and ruler to mark the lines. To mark a base line measure down and mark panel (a small dot or dash), do this approx. every 12”. (fig 1)
  • Then using a straight edge join the marks to make a straight line (fig 2).
  • For final check of alignment place your taped vinyl graphic/text against your china graph markings for positioning is correct (fig 3).
  • Spray application fluid on to the surface until wet. The wetter the better! You cannot make the area too wet!
  • Note: if the text is to big or long to apply in one strip simply tear in between lettering (fig 4).
  • Carefully peel away taped vinyl graphic/text from paper backing exposing sticky side of vinyl onto the tape side (fig 5). Important, keep Sticky side dust and grit free, immediately applying your vinyl to surface, carefully sliding into position, keep the paper backing to be used later.
  • If you have torn the graphic into 2 parts as fig 4 fit first part (fig 6) first.
  • Important, do not remove tape from first part until second part is in place!
  • When in position lightly use the plastic squeegee pressing and spreading over vinyl working from the centre outwards to flatten and dispose of any bubbles and fluid (fig 7).
  • When fitting the next part (if applicable) simply butt join the tear (fig 8) and then use the plastic squeegee, as above.
  • Leave to dry for approximately 5 mins to 1 hour depending on temperature.
  • When dry before removing the tape from graphic/text, flatten again with plastic squeegee, then slowly peel off tape (fig 10). If vinyl comes away with the tape then it’s not quite dry, wait and try again later.
  • Finish by using the paper backing from the graphic/text supplied, shiny side up placing onto the applied vinyl pressing firmly with the plastic squeegee (fig 12) all over the graphic/text.
  • To remove china graph marks lightly dampen cloth with white spirit and rub gently.
  • That’ it, job done! (fig 13). You can now drive your vehicle as normal, but please avoid any kind of washing for 2 days.

Hints

  • Static attracts grit. Work in a dust/grit free area.
  • Air bubbles can be caused by the following:
    a) Surface not wet enough, be careful in direct sunlight
         as it dries fast!
    b) Not pressing hard enough with the squeegee
    c) Removing the application tape too soon after
         applying vinyl.
    If bubbles do occur, don’t panic, they will probably disappear in a few days. If not use a pin to prick them and then push the air out with the squeegee (or your fingers).
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Irisbus - Stuart Mackay:
You are a star!, always thought you could do it. Again many thanks for your effort. Cheers Stuart
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
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