Decal Work Overview: Notes

1. Wash the car.
2. Check the car surface.
3. If the metal or underlying painted surfaces are damaged, repair and refinish the metal as needed before you install the stripes or decals.
CAUTION:

Striping material highlights vehicle surface imperfection. All dings, rough metal, paint defects and uneven two-tone paint breaklines must be eliminated before stripe/decal application. Freshly painted surfaces must be allowed to dry thoroughly before installing stripe or decal. Residual solvents in fresh painted surfaces can lead to subsequent blistering problems if stripe or decal is applied before complete release of solvents.

4. Maintain body surface and decal temperature between 21-38°C (70 -100°F) during installation.
NOTE:

DO NOT apply the decals when the body surface and the decal temperatures are below 21°C (70°F).

5. Use auxiliary heat sources to warm the body surface and decals if the temperature is less than 21°C (70°F).
6. Follow the decal installation order.
   • Liftgate Decal - Spoiler Decal - Roof Decal
   • Hood Decal is not related to installation order.
7. Dry decals at least 20 minute.
8. DO NOT wash the car for 72 hours after decal installation.

Necessary Equipment and Materials

• Soap and water solution
• Isopropyl alcohol
• Squeegee about 75-100 mm (3-4 in) wide, plastic or hard rubber. Deburr any sharp or rough edges in order to prevent scratching of the stripe or decal
• Water bucket and sponge or spray bottle
• Heat gun
• Clean, lint-free wiping cloth
• Sharp knife or razor blade
• Fine pin or needle
• Marking pencil
• Roof decal template (attached at the end of the decal installation procedure)