First
spray surface using soap free cleaning liquid. We use 50% alcohol 50% water
mixture. Be sure to clean under the rubber edges & plastic fenders.
You
don't need to do this step, but it helps to give you an idea of layout and
position of graphics. Cut out & tape all the pieces in place.
It
is best to make a mark with an eraseable pencil or pen like this.
Make
a second mark on the other edge of the graphics like this.
Pull
backing paper down and behind the graphics.
Like
this.
Stick
the graphics back down on the surface on while aligning your marks.
Remove
the backing paper as you squeegee the graphics. Next remove the paper backing
on the horizontal side. Squeegee from center back while aligning with your
marks.
Remove
application tape and rub down any graphic that may not be adhered to body.
Now
lets start the front finder. Make marks on 2 edges with an eraseable pen
or pencil. Like here! .
And here!
Pull
backing paper and align with mark and apply graphic.
Squeegee
to the front and to the back making sure that you graphic is aligned with
your marks.
Hold
the bottom of the graphic out squeegee down back and forth until you get
to the bottom.
On
some body styles you might need to use edge of squeegee to get graphic down
into the bottom edge of body, so you will have a guide to cut off the graphic.
Like
this.
Use
a knife to cut off excess graphics.
Like
this!
Now
lets apply the upper fender. You will need to make marks again and align
the graphic to them. Squeegee the leading edge.
Check
and make sure that the graphic is going to lay down correctly before you
apply it.
Hold
the graphic up with one hand and squeegee the graphic back and forth to
center.
Keep
slight pressure on the graphic to help apply and reduce the chances of wrinkles.
Align
the upper fender strip to the upper fender you just applied.
Squeegee
over the edge and back down on the other side.
Now
the hood. First make marks center, left & right corners. Double check
the alignment because the hood does not have a straight edge.
Pull
the backing paper back about 3 inches.
Align
the graphic to the marks you made.
Squeegee
the graphic left & right while pulling slightly down on the graphic.
Make sure the graphic is laying down flat. The graphic can not have any
extra slack on the left and right sides. You might need to pull the graphic
up and start over if it is not laying down correctly.
Pull
the backing paper down a little bit at a time.
Keep
the graphic even and pull slightly down while squeegeeing.
Align
the first strip on the hood.
Squeegee
from the center out.
Now
Align the next piece of the hood by pulling backing paper down just enough
to apply the leading edge.
Squeegee
from the center out to the corners.
Now
remove the hood to finish the last edge.
Half
way done. Now you need to start on the other side before you install the
hoods center piece. Repeat steps 3 thru 24 for the other side.
Align
the hoods center piece and make marks.
Pull
the paper backing from the top about an inch. Align with marks & squeegee
down.