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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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This page gives you step by step assistance for installing vinyl graphics and lettering. The key to properly installing our vinyl decals is to adequately prepare the surface where the decal is to be applied.

The surface must be clean and free of all waxes, sealers or oils. The decal and the surface of the vehicle must be a minimum of 50 degrees F. and no warmer than 85 degrees F.

If the area is not warm enough, preheat with a hairdryer or heatgun. We not suggest installing decals in direct sunlight. All of our decals are made of installation on the outside of the vehicle. Do not store uninstalled decals near extreme heat or in direct sunlight.

STEP 1 - PREPARE THE SURFACE
	Using regular glass cleaner, clean the surface of the vehicle where the decal is to be applied. Glass cleaner will not harm painted or glass surfaces. If necessary, use stronger cleaners first, such as Fantastic, 409, etc., then go over the area with glass cleaner last.
All waxes, oils, and polish must be removed from the vehicle surface to insure that the decal will stick properly

STEP 2 - PLACE THE DECAL
Temporarily place the decal in the desired location with two small pieces of masking tape (one on each upper corner of the decal) holding the decal to the vehicle surface. With a tape measure or yard stick, align the decal with the window or body section.
Once the decal is aligned to the vehicle, stand back and look at the decal. it should be level with respect to the ground. Adjust as necessary.

STEP 3 - SECURE THE DECAL
	Apply a long piece of masking tape along the top of the decal with approx half of the tape on the decal and half on the vehicle surface. This will make a large hinged 'flap'.
The hinged flap will make installation much easier. For long thin designs, you can cut the decal in half (up and down between the lettering) once it has been taped to create two flaps for even easier installation.

STEP 4 - START REMOVING BACKING PAPER
Raising the large hinged 'flap', and begin to peel the wax paper backing off the decal (exposing the sticky side fo the decal). Be sure to only expose half of the decal. DO NOT ALLOW THE STICKY PART OF THE DECAL TO TOUCH THE VEHICLE SURFACE.
For multiple hinged 'flaps', repeat this procedure for each. Peeling the backing paper only half way down will allow you to keep the decal away from the vehicle surface until necessary.

STEP 5 - BEGIN DECAL APPLICATION
	With the wax paper backing peeled half way downward, begin to apply the sticky side of the decal to the vehicle surface with the Free application tool enclosed. Besure to use even strokes horizontally across the decal. ONLY APPLY THE FIRST HALF OF THE DECAL.
The application squeegee should have a sharp even edge. The tool should be angled 45 degrees away from the center of the decal. This will keep bubbles from forming between the decal and the vehicle surface.

STEP 6 - CONTINUE INSTALLATION
Continue smoothing out the decal with long hoizontal strokes, starting at the top and working towards the bottom. Continue to remove the backing paper as needed.	.
Only remove the wax paper backing as needed. The sticky side of the decal should be covered until installation. This will keep it from getting dirty and sticking to the vehicle surface prematurely.

STEP 7 - SQUEEGEE AND BEGIN TAPE REMOVAL
	Once the entire sticky side of the decal is applied to the vehicle, go over the decal with the application squeegee, with increasingly harder strokes. Then begin peeling the transfer tape covering the decal.
The transfer tape covering is made of paper with a sticky backing. This must be removed after the decal is installed. The vehicle surface must be proper temperature for this tape to be removed easily.

STEP 8 - FINISH INSTALLATION
Finish removing the transfer tape covering, peeling from one side to the other. Any small bubbles can be removed using a small razor blade. Take the razor blade and poke a small hole in the vinyl at the source of teh bubble. Then with the squeegee, push the remaining air out of the bubble.	.
Most bubbles will dissipate within 3 weeks of installation due to sunlight.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Your new vinyl decal is now installed! To keep it looking new, simply wash it whenever you wash the vehicle. You can apply wax or RainEx over the decal once it is applied. your new decal will give you years of great looks. If you are in cold climate be careful when using an ice scraper on any surface where decals are applied.

QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS
SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO
SGS Inc Info Line at (732) 635-0101
or
Superior Graphics & Signs, Inc.
PO Box 295
Adelphia NJ 07710-0295

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