How do I install a decal that is spliced?
At times, because of shipping or production limitations or to ease installation, some decals need to be produced spliced and installed in two (or more) pieces.
First, it is good to note that on these EXTRA large decals (over 26″x26″ in both directions) a spliced installation is easier than ‘man handling’ one giant decal.
How to install?
1. Be sure to familiarize yourself with the detailed installation instructions
for non-spliced decals.
2. Lay out both pieces exactly where you would like to install, and tape down the edges (NOTE: To ease registration production includes a 1/4″ splice overlap)
3. Remove one decal and install the remaining decal as described here
4. The final piece will now need to be installed with the wet-method as described in the note in step 5
” Before squeegeeing but after exposing the adhesive, you can use a squirt bottle with water and a couple of drops “Joy” , “Dawn”, or Baby Shampoo in the bottle to mist slightly the adhesive (do not get the wax-paper backing wet). This is especially a good idea if your graphic is a layered two color decal. Then, if because of the heat or ‘bad squeegee technique’, you have bubbles, they can then be pushed out easily. DO NOT use Windex for this (it will ‘eat’ at the adhesive).
This is called ‘floating’ the decal (allowing a layer of liquid to float the decal to exactly where it needs to be before squeegeeing). Turn your decal upside down on a clean dry surface, remove the paper liner, and spray the solution onto the glue side. Since exact registration is key between the two pieces, be liberal with the spray solution, applying to both the back side of the decal and the intended surface. After you have slid your decal so it registers exactly with the first decal, squeegee down and continue to follow the remaining installation instructions.
For a first time installer, this can seem overwhelming. But, take your time, follow these directions carefully and you’ll have success and a major sense of accomplishment…. and a cool decal!
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