Applying a graphic

Still to this day people are unfamilar with graphic vinyl and therefore don't know how to apply it to either their car or wall/window... If you buy from Wright Signs Ltd you can be sure that you will recieve your purchased vinyl cut out whether its lettering or picture will be packaged with the application tape going over the top.


 Tools you may need:
   
A Sqeegee (Credit Card is fine)



Masking Tape




A Sharp Knife




Suitable Cleaning Fluid and Rag



Tape Measure




Follow these useful tips...

1. First of all you need to make sure that where you want your vinyl graphic to go is clean, so grease grit and any dust need to go! Apply a methylated spirit solution to your desired area and use the rag to wipe the dirt off.



2. In this step you could either use your trusty eye to position the graphic, or if you have a tape measure to hand and a crayon (that cleans off after) you can get the vinyl in the exact position you are after. If the graphic is quite a big one like the one in the example photo, you may need to use masking tape to hold it in place (it just makes the job a lot easier).


3. Now to push any air bubbles that you may have made, get your sqeegee and following the vinyl pattern/lettering apply pressure to it - this ensures that the vinyl is stuck securely.




4. It is time to remove the application tape off the graphic, so just the vinyl is remaining. to do this start at a corner and pull at a 180 degree angle against the graphic (like shown in the picutre) you have to be careful that you don't pull too forcefull as you will rip the graphic off your car/wall.Once you have removed the application paper, it is imperative to go back and resqueegee the graphic.

5. Once the vinyl is firmly stuck on the surface you may go over the graphic and prick using a sharp knife or something similar any other air bubbles, and then just use your thumb to squeeze the air out. Finally use the methyalted spirits over the graphic to clean any crayon mark etc, use a rag to wipe over and allow to dry out.






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