Application and Removal Techniques for Hi-Stat™ 5300
APPLICATION SURFACE
May be applied to a variety of smooth polished surfaces such as glass, plastic, chrome, and high-gloss smooth, painted surfaces.
SURFACE PREPARATION
For proper adhesion the surface must be clean and dry. This product will not adhere properly to grease, oil, or dirt.
* Mineral spirits, heptane or V. M. & P. naphtha can be used to remove grease and oil.
* Mild soaps or detergents, warm water and soft cloth will clean the surface prior to application.
* An ammonia-based window cleaner must be used on all glass surfaces.
APPLICATION TEMPERATURE
For best results, application surface and material should be at 20°F or above.
APPLICATION METHODS
WET METHOD: This method is recommended for large decals (over 12" x 12").
1.
Prepare a wetting solution of two or three teaspoons of liquid household detergent in one gallon of cold water.
2.
Remove the decal from the liner and lay decal on a clean, flat surface with the side up that will be adhered to the surface.
3.
Flood the application surface with wetting solution. Alternative Method: wetting solution can be sprayed directly on the substrate.
4.
Place decal in contact with the substrate. The wetting solution will allow the decal to be slid across the substrate for positioning purposes.
5.
One the decal is in position, roll the water out, working from the center of the decal to the edges. Use a rubber roller. The size of the roller to be used will vary with the application.
DRY METHOD: This method is recommended to apply small decals (less than 12" x12’).
1.
Remove the decal from the liner and place decal in contact with the substrate. If decal placement is incorrect, pick up the entire decal and reposition. Do not attempt to slide decal to the edges. Use a rubber roller.
2.
Once the decal is in position, roll any trapped air out, working from the center of the decal to the edges. Use a rubber roller.
NOTE: Use of a squeegee is NOT recommended in wet or dry methods due to scratching, tearing, and air entrapment that may result.
REMOVAL
This product can easily and cleanly removed and then reused. Decals need to be stored on the liner in a clean, dry environment.
REUSE
When reusing decals, if adhesion seems low, dip decals in warm water to increase adhesion and then apply.
Application and Removal Techniques for Hi-Stat™ 5300