Our team's experience and knowledge are busting the doors
down. So we've put together several how-2's to help you
make your vehicle stand above the croud.
There is no better or quicker way to
improve your vehicle's appearance than by installing
a custom vinyl window banner. It is a very simple procedure
and we would like to share our technique with you so
you can master the art of vinyl application. We can
custom make a window banner for any vehicle and even
motorcycles. We want to help you install your custom
kit so follow the step-by-step instructions and photos
for an easy install. If you have any questions of comments
please contact one of our technicians and they will
be more than happy to assist in your issues.
Step
1
Note: Check your local laws for any legal issues
regarding width and colors for your vinyl window
banner.
Step
2
Here are the tools necessary to complete
your installation.
(1) 9x55 Strip of high performance vinyl
(1)
Spray bottle with a 50/50 mixture of soap to
wather
(1)
Vinyl squeegee
(1)
X-Acto with extra blades
(1)
Heat gun
Some
things to remember.
1.
Any bugs or residue will show through the
vinyl if they are not removed before you install
the vidor.
2.
Weather stripping collects dirt so take the
proper time to clean underneath it. If it gets
under the vinyl, it will ruin it.
Step
3
If there was a visor banner on the vehicle at one
time, be sure to remove the adhesive with an adhesive
remover.
Step
4
Thoroughly clean the windshild with a window cleaner.
This will be the only time you use a product with
ammonia.
Step
6
Neutralize any window cleaner with the 50/50
soapy solution.
Step
7
Carefully peel the vinyl visor from it's backing.
Step
8
The vinyl should peel easily.
Step
9
Spray the back of the visor with soapy water.
Step
10
Be thorough and be careful not to let the visor
touch the floor.
Step
11
A helping hand is always welcome, stretch the
visor across the windshield making sure to cover
the top and sides of the windshield.
Step12
In order to level both sides, usa a common landmark.
We sugest the corner of the windshield. Since we
did not want to use the full length in this application,
we used the top of the weatherstripping.
Step
13
Be sure to verify that both sides are the same.
Step
14
Your visor should look like this.
Step
15
To protect the glossy finish of the vinyl, try
covering your squeegee with a thick paper towel.
Start at the middle and squeeze the water and air
out towards the sides.
Step
16
By squeezing from teh top to the bottom edge
you should be able to get most of the trapped water
and air out.
Step
17
Follow the weatherstripping with the squeegee
to define the curves in the corners.
Step
18
Time to load your x-acto with a fresh blade.
Step
19
Using the squeegee, push the vinyl against the
weatherstripping. Rest the blade against the weatherstripping
and use it as a guide to cut the excess vinyl.
Step
20
Be sure to trim the corners slowly to achieve
a smooth curve cut.
Step
21
Trim the sides.
Step
22
Squeegee the top edge upward to remove any remaining
water and air.
Step
23
Use a heat gun to help in the adhesion process.
Step
24
Nice and smooth is what you are looking for.
No air bubble should be noticable.
Step
25
Clean your window with some window cleaner so
you dont have to use your wipers over the freshly
laid vinyl.
Step
25
Now you are done. You can now add more vinyl
on top of the banner like your club logo or other
sponsor sayings.
