Wet Vinyl Application Instructions

The middle layer is the vinyl lettering or graphic.

Wet vinyl application instructions.

Have you ever struggled in applying vinyl lettering with your craft projects. Or maybe just a little crumpled. Where the vinyl will fold over. How to apply vinyl.

Tape the piece to hold it in place. In this video we ll show you how to apply the vinyl in your craft projects perfectly every time. Read them again so you are completely familiar with the process. Application tape the type of application tape to use depends on the particular construction of your graphic.

Applying a graphic is more than just adhering the film to the substrate. Application substrate selection preparation and substrate specific application tech niques. However if you choose to. Application vvivid vinyl wraps may be dry or wet applied.

We recomend using the wet application method for flat surfaces only. See your film s product bulletin and 3m instruction bulletin 4 3 for details on selecting and using application tapes. Premasking tape is not required with a wet application. Never apply vinyl to an acrylic sign face dry.

Be sure you read and follow the instructions in all bulletins referenced in the sections you are using. Dry application is quicker but does not allow for mistakes. The bottom layer is the backing paper. Wet application can be easier for beginners in that you have the chance to reposition the sign.

Use the support to remove any excess trim around the area. Now that you know when not to perform a wet application below is a step by step procedure for doing it the right way. Mix your wetting solution. Here an application fluid is required because the vinyl s adhesive wants to grab onto the plastic surface.

2 1 lay the vinyl wrap on the flat sur face without removing the lining. Read these instructions from start to finish before beginning. Do they come out crooked. The dry method as its name indicates does not use fluid but rather depends on the skill of the installer to correctly position the film.

Wet method good for larger decals or decals on curved surfaces.