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Per a request here is a brief how to on installing a wrap.
For this particular wrap I chose not to do it as one piece because I wasn't sure exactly the shape of the windshield & deck was going to be so I separated it into 3 pieces sometimes referred to as skins.
1) Always work in a clean environment with no dust or dirt around.
2) Clean the surface before you install the wrap or decals.
I prefer to use 70+% rubbing alcohol but you can use anything similar or even soap & water but make sure it is completely dry before installing the wrap or decals.
Also make sure to use low lint or lint free paper towel or rags.
3) Position the decal where it is going to be placed then secure it with tape in the corners so you can manipulate it if needed to get it even & square. Once you have it positioned correctly place a piece of tape across the center of the decal so it will not move.
4) Peel back half or the decal or wrap to where you have your tape holing it in place & cut the backing paper. Hold the decal firmly & start to squeegee it into place. It is best to keep the decal at as low an angle to the surface as possible to make sure it doesn't shift on you.
5) if needed on contoured or rounded surfaces use a heat gun which will make the decal/wrap a little more pliable or stretchy so you can contour to curves & shapes. The heat will shrink the vinyl unless you hold it firmly & you can also stretch the vinyl if needed.
For this particular wrap I chose not to do it as one piece because I wasn't sure exactly the shape of the windshield & deck was going to be so I separated it into 3 pieces sometimes referred to as skins.
1) Always work in a clean environment with no dust or dirt around.
2) Clean the surface before you install the wrap or decals.
I prefer to use 70+% rubbing alcohol but you can use anything similar or even soap & water but make sure it is completely dry before installing the wrap or decals.
Also make sure to use low lint or lint free paper towel or rags.
3) Position the decal where it is going to be placed then secure it with tape in the corners so you can manipulate it if needed to get it even & square. Once you have it positioned correctly place a piece of tape across the center of the decal so it will not move.
4) Peel back half or the decal or wrap to where you have your tape holing it in place & cut the backing paper. Hold the decal firmly & start to squeegee it into place. It is best to keep the decal at as low an angle to the surface as possible to make sure it doesn't shift on you.
5) if needed on contoured or rounded surfaces use a heat gun which will make the decal/wrap a little more pliable or stretchy so you can contour to curves & shapes. The heat will shrink the vinyl unless you hold it firmly & you can also stretch the vinyl if needed.
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