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5 Tips for Preventing Air Bubbles in Vinyl Car Stickers
One of the biggest problems most people have when applying vinyl car stickers is air bubbles. They get trapped underneath the stickers and prevent them from lying flat. When air bubbles are trapped under the stickers it compromises the overall look of the design. The air bubbles will cause the sticker to bulge outward in these areas and look unprofessional. In many cases, they end up having to be removed because the air bubbles ruin the overall effect you’re trying to achieve.
Fortunately, there are a few things that you can do to make sure you apply the car sticker in such a way that it looks and feels completely smooth. All it takes is a little patience and determination along with a few good tips.
5 tips for preventing air bubbles from forming under vinyl car stickers:
1. The first thing that you need to do is make sure the area where the sticker is going to be placed is completely clean and dry. Any type of dirt, grim or even dust can cause air bubbles to form. However, avoid using cleaners with ammonia because these will prevent the adhesive from sticking securely.
2. Make sure you’re applying the car sticker during the right time of day and in the right temperature. A warm day is the best time because the stickers are the easiest to work with when they’re installed in temperatures ranging between fifty and ninety degrees. Read the rest of this entry »
How To Install & Apply Car Vinyl Graphics
Adding a vinyl graphics kit to your car is fairly simple and an inexpensive mod that will make a dramatic change to how your car looks. Car decals consist of three layers. The first or top layer of the decal is the piece that holds the entire application together until it is installed on a car. The middle layer is the actual decal that adheres to the car and the bottom layer is the wax backing that preserves the adhesive.
Items You Will Need:
Vinyl Graphics
Store Bought Application Fluid or Spray Bottle With Soap Water
(Mix 1 teaspoon of mild soap with 1 gallon of water)
Paper Towel Roll
Step By Step DIY Instructions:
1. Completely clean the outside of your car or the decal application area to remove any grease or dust particles that may prevent the decal from sticking to the surface. Make sure when you dry the car that you use a lint free cloth.
Never use harsh ammonia based cleaning products (i.e. Window Cleaner), they will cause your decals to bubble and peel a few weeks after application.
2. Test fit the decal on your car to figure out exactly where you want to apply the graphic with all 3 layers intact. Read the rest of this entry »