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Installing Decals From Transfer Paper
I. Surface Preparation
All surfaces must be considered dirty and must be cleaned prior to the application of markings. Recommended cleaning proceduresfor specific surfaces are listed below.A. Plastics & Glass
Saturate a clean cloth with a 2 to 1 mixture of water and isopropyl alcohol and wipe the surface. (Cleaners such as Windex Window Cleaner may be used.) Wipe the surface dry with a clean, dry, lint-free cloth.
B. Painted Metals and Base Metals
These surfaces must be cleaned with a solvent such as: E.I. DuPont Prep-Sol Cleaning Solvent 39195, Xylol, VM&P Naptha, or Lacquer Thinner. Dry the surface with a lint-free cloth before the solvent evaporates. Freshly painted sufraces must be dried one week prior to application.
C. Interior Painted Surfaces
Paint must be dried one week prior to application of markings. Clean the area where the markings are to be applied with a household cleaner such as 409. Rinse thoroughly and dry.
II. Temperature Requirements
Air and application surface temperatures must be above 40°F for vinyl products and 55°F for reflective products.
III. Materials Needed
IV. Installing Products with clear laminated edge
V. No Hinge Method (smaller lines)