Wet Vinyl Application Instructions

Premasking tape is not required with a wet application.

Wet vinyl application instructions.

Wet application can be easier for beginners in that you have the chance to reposition the sign. The wet application method applies a vinyl graphic to a substrate by using a fluid to assist with positioning. Have you ever struggled in applying vinyl lettering with your craft projects. Tape the piece to hold it in place.

Mix your wetting solution. Here an application fluid is required because the vinyl s adhesive wants to grab onto the plastic surface. These instructions are also available as a downloadable pdf vinyl decal full application instructions. Applying a graphic is more than just adhering the film to the substrate.

Application tape the type of application tape to use depends on the particular construction of your graphic. Never apply vinyl to an acrylic sign face dry. The bottom layer is the backing paper. Wet method good for larger decals or decals on curved surfaces.

In this video we ll show you how to apply the vinyl in your craft projects perfectly every time. We recomend using the wet application method for flat surfaces only. Dry application is quicker but does not allow for mistakes. Application vvivid vinyl wraps may be dry or wet applied.

The middle layer is the vinyl lettering or graphic. Read them again so you are completely familiar with the process. However if you choose to. Or maybe just a little crumpled.

Use the support to remove any excess trim around the area. The dry method as its name indicates does not use fluid but rather depends on the skill of the installer to correctly position the film. See your film s product bulletin and 3m instruction bulletin 4 3 for details on selecting and using application tapes. Read these instructions from start to finish before beginning.

You can apply vinyl using one of the two methods as described below. Where the vinyl will fold over. Now that you know when not to perform a wet application below is a step by step procedure for doing it the right way. Application substrate selection preparation and substrate specific application tech niques.

Be sure you read and follow the instructions in all bulletins referenced in the sections you are using.