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Jeep TJ Flame Set Application Instructions Caution: Be careful of the chrome or “metal”
based vinyl material to not bend the decals too far and crease them. On
Chrome use a “light” amount of application fluid and do not slide the decal
around. The glue can wash off and render the decal tack-less. |
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General items needed for
installation 1. Cleaning solution. Any of the following
will work great: - Rubbing Alcohol (found at most any grocery Store) - Bug and Tar Remover (found at most any auto
store) - Any type of sticker remover
2. Film or application fluid. Any of the
following solutions will work: - Rapid Tac application fluid (sign supply store) - Any spray bottle full of water and mixed
with a few drops of dish soap works too (recommended)
3. Squeegee.
In some cases a squeegee is needed for a bubble free install. A
squeegee will be needed for this install.
Note: After installation you might have some remaining
bubbles. This is normal. Wait about a week and most of the bubbles will
disappear and the trapped water will evaporate. The warmer the weather the
quicker. The remaining bubbles are probably air. Take a small pin or razor
and poke little holes to let the air out with your finger. The first couple
wax coats be careful around the flame tips until you build up some wax on the
edges. After wax is built up around
the decal you will not have to be as careful. |
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Application Instructions 1. Use one of the cleaning
solutions list on the left to clean the surface of the hood, removing any
elements that might prevent the vinyl from adhering properly. This will also
remove any bug or tar chunks that might get trapped under the decal. 2. With a tape measure, mark the
center of your hood from each hood hinge. Then run your tape measure down the
hood aligning it with the center of the grill and mark the center. Apply the decal in the order you see
numbered above. 3. Place the #1 Decal on the center hood and
tape the edges of only one side in place so it can not move. 4. Lift up the free half of the decal from the
hood and cut half of the backing off with scissors. Mist the surface with application fluid and
apply that half to the hood. Lift up the remaining side and do the same. Use
a squeegee to remove any air or fluid under the lettering and peel off the
top transfer tape. If
applying chrome decals, spray only a “very light” mist of fluid. Don’t
be to anxious to pull the top transfer tape off. If it appears not to stick then let it sit until
some of the water evaporates and it will become tacky again. Also, be sure to
not scratch the mirror finish during the squeegee process. Try using the palm
of your hand or a roller squeegee. Repeat on #2 decal. 5. On decal #3 cut out the area where the hood latch is supposed to go with scissors. Also it will
be easier if you cut the 2 small flames next to the latch off from the main
decal and apply them separately. Apply the top half of the decal first by
taping the lower horizontal half down to hold it in place. Before applying the
decal be sure to take the #4 decal and lay it in
place to see if it fits how you want it. Apply #4 decal
next and repeat on #6 and #7 decals. 5.
On decals #7 and #8 use the
same method by taping half the decal down to hold it in place. Align them by
using the seam in the fender. 6.
Dry the hood off. Lightly
warm them with a hair dryer or heat gun to help adhere
them if applying them in cold weather. Apply some wax to the surface and
surrounding areas to help seal in the decal. |