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BigSi · Posted: Mon Jul 12, 2010 19:22 Post subject: Self-adhesive vinyl

I’ve just bought some self-adhesive vinyl (exterior grade) to cover the rear windows on my works van. And was wondering what the best method was of applying the vinyl? Confused

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NIGE · ** Joined: 28 Jan 2009 Posts: 91 Location: United Kingdom

Good splash of soapy water this makes it easy to position the vinyl,then a credit card or something similar to sqeeze the water out and jobs done, remember to let it dry for a good few hours

Jimbo4x4 · Posted: Mon Jul 12, 2010 23:18 Post subject:

If you're using soapy water then start in the middle when smoothing out. I usually fix vinyls dry but you have to be really careful of bubbling, fix one side first and smooth it over to the other, laying it on gradually. If you do find any bubbles once finished you can use a sharp pin to burst them then smooth towards the new hole
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BigSi · Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2010 17:39 Post subject:

Would the water affect self-adhesive on the vinyl? Is it sticky, or does it dry then stick? Confused

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jojo1 · ** Joined: 13 Jul 2008 Posts: 77 Location: Leicestershire

Fitted some vinyl dry to my 120 series a few years ago. Managed to remove all the bubbles with a razor blade. Problems occurred a couple of years later when the desert heat opened up the tiny slits. It looked terrible so replaced the vinyl wet when I got home. Much easier job!

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