Applying decals

[JG_Detailing]

What is the best temp to apply decals to a car?

[Mike Phillips]

Re: Applying decals

Warmer temperatures will make the job easier and the adhesive perform better, probably in the range of 70 degrees as a low and up to the 90's as a high. Actually, can't image warmer temperatures being a problem, so even up to the 100 degree temperature outside realm should not be a problem.
(If it's 100 degrees outside then it's probably in the 90's in your garage)

[JG_Detailing]

Re: Applying decals

Thank's Mike!

[JG_Detailing]

Re: Applying decals

Just got the decals for my car. Now I just have to wait for the weather to get warmer to put them on.

[BlueZero]

Re: Applying decals

I had a friend of mine, make and put on some large decals on my truck this past spring. I helped him do it. We sprayed a "decal liquid" not sure what it was, on were they were going and on the back of the decal. This allows you to put the decal on and slide it around to exactly where you want it. Then squeegee it on and your good to go. Maybe you already knew this. I just thought it worked really slick.

[MaximusZTS]

Re: Applying decals

We sprayed a "decal liquid" not sure what it was.

I think that it is nothing more than soapy water. But I do not know the dulition ratio.

[BlueZero]

Re: Applying decals

I think that it is nothing more than soapy water. But I do not know the dulition ratio.

We started with soapy water but it was sticking so he switched to something else that was made for that. No idea what it was. But ya, I'm sure soapy water would work too. My decals were one piece form the front bumper to the door handle, they are huge.

[JG_Detailing]

Re: Applying decals

The decal's came with direction's on how to put them on and it said something about soapy water.

[Mike Pennington]

Re: Applying decals

Here are a couple of links to Modern Image. We have used them to make and apply many of our Meguiar's decals. Hopefully this will help ?

How to prepare the surface before applying

How to apply decals

Mike

[MaximusZTS]

Re: Applying decals

Here is what it said in one of thoses links.

Fill the spray bottle with distilled water and add a few drops of your favorite dish soap. Use some caution, making sure not to use too much soap.

[BlueZero]

Re: Applying decals

Cool, thanks guys! Learn something new everyday, and sometimes two things...

[JG_Detailing]

Re: Applying decals

How long do you have to wait to put decals on a painted car?

[Five Star]

Re: Applying decals

I would wait until the paint manufacturers cure time is over or a minimum of 30 days, whichever is greater.

As far as applying the decals add 3 or 4 drops of baby shampoo to a spray bottle of water.

I'd be happy to give you pointers on the best way to apply graphics, if you need them.

How long do you have to wait to put decals on a painted car?

[JG_Detailing]

Re: Applying decals

Well the car got repainted after it was hit by a car door. The body shop said not to wax for 6 week's in the area.

[JG_Detailing]

Re: Applying decals

I would wait until the paint manufacturers cure time is over or a minimum of 30 days, whichever is greater.

As far as applying the decals add 3 or 4 drops of baby shampoo to a spray bottle of water.

I'd be happy to give you pointers on the best way to apply graphics, if you need them.

Do you have to use soapy water? Or can it be applied without it.