How-to

Vinyl Graphic Installation

Most of our customers let us handle installation — it's fast, clean, and included on most jobs. If you'd rather apply it yourself, follow the guide below.

Takes ~15 minutes
Basic tools only
Glass & painted surfaces
Before you start

A quick, clean install in six steps

Work in a clean, dust-free area between 50°F and 90°F. Surface must be clean and dry. If you're nervous about placement, slow down on Step 2 — everything else is forgiving if you line it up right.

Step-by-step

How it's done

Follow each step in order. The whole install takes about 15 minutes on most vehicles.

1. Clean the surface

Wash with soap and water, then wipe with isopropyl alcohol. Let it fully dry. Any dust or wax under the vinyl will show through.

2. Position with tape

Hold the graphic in place and run a strip of masking tape down the center as a hinge. Step back and confirm it's level before removing any backing.

3. Peel the backing

Fold one half back along the tape hinge. Slowly peel the paper backing away at a sharp angle so the vinyl stays on the transfer tape.

4. Squeegee into place

Working from the center outward, firmly squeegee the vinyl onto the surface in overlapping strokes. Repeat on the other side.

5. Remove transfer tape

Peel the transfer tape back on itself at a sharp angle. If any letters lift, lay the tape back down and squeegee again before continuing.

6. Let it cure

Avoid washing the vehicle for 72 hours. Hand wash only for the first week. Skip pressure washers directly on the graphic.

Pro tips

Three things that save most installs

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Temperature matters

Install between 50°F and 90°F. Too cold and the adhesive won't bite; too hot and the vinyl stretches.

Go slow on placement

Once the backing comes off, repositioning is hard. Measure, tape, step back, then commit.

Protect it for a week

No pressure washers, no waxing, no automatic car washes for 7 days. Hand wash only.

Not sure about it?

Let us install it for you.

We professionally install most vehicle graphics and signage. It's fast, guaranteed, and included on most jobs.

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