Wet Vinyl Application Instructions

Have you ever struggled in applying vinyl lettering with your craft projects.

Wet vinyl application instructions.

See your film s product bulletin and 3m instruction bulletin 4 3 for details on selecting and using application tapes. Applying a graphic is more than just adhering the film to the substrate. How to apply vinyl. Be sure you read and follow the instructions in all bulletins referenced in the sections you are using.

Where the vinyl will fold over. Wet application can be easier for beginners in that you have the chance to reposition the sign. 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. 2 1 lay the vinyl wrap on the flat sur face without removing the lining.

Here an application fluid is required because the vinyl s adhesive wants to grab onto the plastic surface. Mix your wetting solution. In this video we ll show you how to apply the vinyl in your craft projects perfectly every time. Never apply vinyl to an acrylic sign face dry.

Read these instructions from start to finish before beginning. The wet application method applies a vinyl graphic to a substrate by using a fluid to assist with positioning. Use the support to remove any excess trim around the area. However if you choose to.

Application substrate selection preparation and substrate specific application tech niques. The bottom layer is the backing paper. Read them again so you are completely familiar with the process. Now that you know when not to perform a wet application below is a step by step procedure for doing it the right way.

These instructions are also available as a downloadable pdf vinyl decal full application instructions. Do they come out crooked. Wet method good for larger decals or decals on curved surfaces. Dry application is quicker but does not allow for mistakes.

Premasking tape is not required with a wet application. We recomend using the wet application method for flat surfaces only. Application tape the type of application tape to use depends on the particular construction of your graphic. Or maybe just a little crumpled.

You can apply vinyl using one of the two methods as described below.