The Buhl Press is often asked for our recommendation on how to best install a Static Cling decal.
Thus, we produced the following video, which demonstrates our step-by-step installation procedures.
Materials needed:
- Soap & Water solution
- Measuring tape
- Masking tape
- Squeegee
- Paper towels
- Static Cling decal
Temperature:
- The application surface and accompanying ambient area should be 40°F or above for best results
Surface cleanliness:
- The application surface must be clean and free of any dirt, grease, oil, wax, dust, gum or foreign matter
- Household and/or available commercial cleansers or cleaning solvents can be used to remove contaminants from the application surface
- After cleaning, the surface should be rinsed with clean, warm water and dried with a clean, lint-free soft cloth
Application of decal:
- Lay the decal on a flat surface
- Carefully peel back the release liner completely (for two person application, one person can hold the decal while the other removes liner)
- Spray wetting solution (Soap & water solution) onto the back side of the decal
- Spray wetting solution onto the application surface
- Position top of decal onto the moistened surface
- Carefully use a squeegee or roller to remove excess moisture and air bubbles from under the decal
- Working from the center of the decal to the outside edges using steady easy pressure
- Carefully wipe newly applied decal with a paper towel to remove residual moisture so that the decal is dry
- If air bubbles occur, smooth the air bubble to the outside of the decal (air bubbles can also be punctured with a needle and smoothed down with a squeegee)
Please contact Paul Pirkle at ppirkle@buhlpress.com or call us at 708-449-8989 if you have any additional questions.