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Vinyl Letter or decals are economical and durable choice for many sign projects.
They can be applied to many sign background materials including mdo plywood,
Plastics, aluminum, corrugated plastics, pvc board, foam display board, glass and most any hard smooth surface. A wide range or colors are available including fluorescents, 22K gold leaf, reflective and etched glass.
Applying Decals or Vinyl Lettering
Surface Preparation: It is necessary that the surface on which you will apply the
vinyl lettering is clean and completely dry. You may use any of the following which are
appropriate for your surface: a 2 to 1 mixture of isopropyl alcohol, a window cleaner
(such as Windex), a household cleaner (such as 409) or a solvent
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Use strips of masking tape to position your lettering. Measure similar letters (rounded letters with rounded letters or square letters with square letters) on each end to ensure lettering will be level.
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Place a strip of masking tape across the top of the lettering. This will form a hinge and hold your lettering in place.
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Lift lettering and pull away the backing paper a few inches at a time.
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Use a squeegee or other object with a smooth edge to apply the lettering. Do not allow the vinyl to touch the surface prematurely. Use overlapping strokes to apply the lettering beginning at the top center and working down and toward each edge.
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For larger letters slice lettering into
manageable sections. Then continue with each
section.
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The final step is removing the transfer tape. Remove transfer tape carefully pulling at a 180° angle. If letters begin to pull up with the transfer tape, they have not been applied firmly enough. Using your squeegee, go over the lettering again with firm overlapping strokes then once again attempt to remove the transfer tape.
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