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How to apply car decal?

I brought a while ago what i think is called a decal for my car. I have since lost the instructions and the rest of the pakaging. Its a long bannar one for the side of the car. It was made by oracal, i have tried looking at their web page Oracal.com but i don't know what type of sticker it is i am trying to apply. If anyone can give me some instructions and tips that would be appriciated. Thanks

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  • 1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    1st clean car no wax

    2nd.wipe with solvent to remove grease and wax

    3 tape decal to car to best position

    4 put tape up to edge to create box for decal

    5 spray box with fine mist of water

    6 start at end peel back backing carefully decal trys to stick to backing

    7 apply to car working back wards,water should allow you peel of car and reposition avoid air bubbles

    8 use cloth or plastic spreader to push water out from under decal

    9 peel off outer decal sheet ,decal might try to come off

    10 trim door openings

    you only get one go at it. might pay you to find local sign maker to fit it.will take about 3o mins

    Source(s): car trade for 20 years
  • Erika
    Lv 4
    5 years ago

    Car Decal Instructions

  • 1 decade ago

    With many decals, you can apply a film of dishwashing detergent and water mix. After you apply the decal, you can wiggle it around until it's right, squeege out the water and let it dry.

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