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Step 39Apply Decals Without Wrinkles or Bubbles
Some very large decals are going onto the side of a racing boat.
The skilled craftsmen putting them on spray the surface with soapy water first.
That way the decal doesn't stick in place immediately. They can reposition it if necessary.
They squeegee out any wrinkles or bubbles.
The soap and water dries in a few minutes and the decal is firmly affixed.
Vincent Bachet says: "use 5 or 10% max liquid dish soap mixed with water, it doesn't really matter what kind of soap it is."
These methods would also work with window tint gels.
Look here for more details on decal application.
The skilled craftsmen putting them on spray the surface with soapy water first.
That way the decal doesn't stick in place immediately. They can reposition it if necessary.
They squeegee out any wrinkles or bubbles.
The soap and water dries in a few minutes and the decal is firmly affixed.
Vincent Bachet says: "use 5 or 10% max liquid dish soap mixed with water, it doesn't really matter what kind of soap it is."
These methods would also work with window tint gels.
Look here for more details on decal application.
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May 13, 2011. 11:11 PMspook66
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The soap also makes the water "wetter" so it squeegees out more easily. Use this for all vinyl decal applications as well
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