How to apply vinyl to car or truck using the wet method.
Wet method vinyl application.
Use this technique when applying your vinyl lettering to a non porous surface such as glass metal acrylic glazed.
Do they come out crooked.
This method allows you to mess up and reapply and is the best method for beginners.
By wetting down the vinyl first you are able to reposition your graphics during application.
The key to this method is keeping both your vinyls and your application surface wet.
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.
The wet application method applies a vinyl graphic to a substrate by using a fluid to assist with positioning.
These instructions explain how to apply vinyl to an automobile using the wet method.
A step by step guide to the wet method.
Have you ever struggled in applying vinyl lettering with your craft projects.
Now that you know when not to perform a wet application below is a step by step procedure for doing it the right way.
Never apply vinyl to an acrylic sign face dry.
The only difference is the application of soapy water to the vinyl before application.
The wet applciation method helps with applying large decals and lineing them up straight by using a water dish soap application mix.
If you have heard of this method by have been hesitant to try it dont worry i will let you in on a little secret this was my first time doing this and i was pleasently surprised at how easy it is to use.
Or maybe just a little crumpled.
How to apply vinyl.
Application wet method for translucent inkjet screen printed and cut graphics for the most current 3m technical information available to successfully use this product please view this bulletin electronically and click on the blue underlined links to view the relevant documents.
In this video we ll show you how to apply the vinyl in your craft projects perfectly every time.
Those who are still learning need the flexibility that wetting solutions can offer.
Please take your time.
Remember you cannot get the graphics too wet.
Here an application fluid is required because the vinyl s adhesive wants to grab onto the plastic surface.