DON'T BE A DECAL DUMMY

listen up, being in a hurry can make you a decal dummy.
Too many ways decal application can go wrong !! Everything from misalignment to "bubbles".

Decals come in three parts; The backing paper , The decal design , and finally the Transfer paper.

Generally . there "two" ways to apply decals.

The First method is called : The Dry method - First and foremost the surface area for the decal MUST be completely clean (no dust, dirt, material or grease).THIS CANNOT BE OVERLOOKED. If area was freshly painted,be very cautious that paint has properly cured prior to install. Otherwise ,it may be possible decal would pull paint if surface is not fully cured.

Install during normal weather conditions,dry (no wind) to minimize problems.
Glass cleaners,ammonia type cleaners are commonly NOT used for install,try using ALCOHOL to prep surface(leaves NO residue).

Line up decal to desired position:(you can use a small piece of masking tape at top of decal to help center),SLOWLY peel backing paper away , and press down decal / transfer paper to surface. Starting from center use a credit card to firmly and evenly work strokes to have decal adhere to surface and release from transfer paper.Take your time,to ensure no bubbles are visible.
Finally, lift a corner slowly and peel away transfer paper.
THAT'S IT YOUR DONE !!!!!

The Second method : The Wet Method

Wet Solution needed : mix 1 teaspoon of Dawn Dish Soap or Joy with one gallon of water,use a spray bottle then mist the application area prior to installation.
Applications are basically the same, however this method is a little more forgiving if decal needs to be "tweaked" into place.
But , As a rule decals cannot be placed and replaced too many times, so be sure of placement !!!

Dealing With Bubbles and Problems
You will probably end up with some bubbles in your decal application. Small bubbles will go away in time (the film breathes, and will flatten out after a few weeks at an appropriate temperature). If you want to work on the bubbles immediately, then poke them with a pin, pressing the film down with your
thumb immediately afterwards. Have patience though, the decal will lay flat on it’s own in time unless the bubbles are unusually large.If there was some grit or other material caught under decal,then it will be probably visible.

LARGE DECALS : Always use some extra hands to help line up and finish up decals.

And if all goes well, your decals should have years of durability, under normal conditions.