I agree with this general rule for the most part because once you learn the proper application techniques a dry graphics application can be faster and much cleaner than a wet application.
Wet vinyl application fluid recipe.
Setting a decal on an object can be frustrating when it does not set in the correct position.
If you re doing a wet application with an acrylic adhesive vinyl you should be prepared to wait a while before removing the transfer tape.
I always apply wet unless it it a very small decal.
Many vinyl film manufacturers recommend using a dry application process.
A squeegee can be helpful with vinyl application.
Peeling off the decal after it is stuck in place can pull the finish off of the object or rip the decal.
Can eat up the adhesive on the vinyl causing the vinyl to have a shorter life and can cause premature fading.
Now what took hours could be accomplished in minutes.
Industry experts walk you through wet vinyl applications from routine to the most extreme of installation conditions.
When i mix my moonshine application fluid i do it by the quart 4 drops dishsoap less is better than more.
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Thanks for the recipes.
The adhesive won t wet out or bond with the substrate as quickly as usual.
If you don t have a squeegee a credit card drivers license or a stiff piece of cardboard folded in half can be used in it s place.
1 drop of dishwashing soap in 1 cup of water.
It would be handy but not necessary to place the mixture in a spray bottle.
Luckily there is a very simple way to control the decal while it is on the object so that the decal does not stick.
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