Application and Removal of Vehicle Adhesive
Instructions for Use & Removal
Do It Yourself Adhesives....
We supply these instructions with our signage products and repeat them here so you always have access and can protective film application preview before you buy:
Before You Use....
Ensure that the surface to which the vinyl is to be applied is clean and free of dust before applying.
There are two methods of applying vinyl.
Method 1
Method 2
You will need, hot water, elbow grease, fingernails, methylated spirits or could employ a vehicle valet company to de-decal your car, remember, the longer the vinyl has been in place, the more effort you will need to remove it!
Vinyl Needs to Be Heated to Soften It for Removal.
Whilst hair dryers, heat guns and pressure washers are commonly cited as 'the best method' we do not recommend these. Instead, use hot (not boiling) water. Pour this over the vinyl to soften it. Pick away at an edge until you can lift the vinyl. Ideally choose to remove on a warm day when the car body is warm/hot...
The use of a picker (or a strong needle) to assist in lifting from the edges, tempting though it may be, do not use a blade, as you will end up scratching the paintwork! In colder weather, the vinyl will probably shred as you peel it from the surface, simply repeat the hot water treatment as often as necessary.
Finally, you may use paper towel and meths to remove any adhesive residue remaining, testing first in an obscure area, to ensure that any chemical used will not damage the vehicle paintwork
We supply these instructions with our signage products and repeat them here so you always have access and can protective film application preview before you buy:
Before You Use....
Ensure that the surface to which the vinyl is to be applied is clean and free of dust before applying.
There are two methods of applying vinyl.
Method 1
- Part fill a washing up bowl or similar with cold water and add some washing up liquid. Agitate the water to create a bubble bath effect.Scoop off the bubbles and spread over the area where the vinyl is to be placed.
- Remove the backing paper from the vinyl and dispose of it carefully. Lay the vinyl adhesive-side down on the film of bubbles. Once in the desired position you will need a plastic ruler, credit card or a spatula. Working from the centre out use the straight edge of the ruler to squeeze the bubbles from underneath the vinyl
towards the edges, continue until all the bubbles have been removed.
Method 2
- Mix about half a litre of cold water and a drop of washing up liquid in a small spray bottle (such as used for spraying plants). Wet the roof surface with a water spray where the sheet is to be placed. Remove the backing paper from the vinyl.
Lay the vinyl adhesive side down on the wet surface. - Once in the desired position you will need a plastic ruler, credit card, a spatula or similar.
Apply pressure, working from the centre out and use the straight edge to squeeze the water from underneath the vinyl towards the edges, continue until all water is removed.
You will need, hot water, elbow grease, fingernails, methylated spirits or could employ a vehicle valet company to de-decal your car, remember, the longer the vinyl has been in place, the more effort you will need to remove it!
Vinyl Needs to Be Heated to Soften It for Removal.
Whilst hair dryers, heat guns and pressure washers are commonly cited as 'the best method' we do not recommend these. Instead, use hot (not boiling) water. Pour this over the vinyl to soften it. Pick away at an edge until you can lift the vinyl. Ideally choose to remove on a warm day when the car body is warm/hot...
The use of a picker (or a strong needle) to assist in lifting from the edges, tempting though it may be, do not use a blade, as you will end up scratching the paintwork! In colder weather, the vinyl will probably shred as you peel it from the surface, simply repeat the hot water treatment as often as necessary.
Finally, you may use paper towel and meths to remove any adhesive residue remaining, testing first in an obscure area, to ensure that any chemical used will not damage the vehicle paintwork