EMBLEM OVERLAY INSTALLATION GUIDE
Required Hardware:
- Spray bottle https://jdmfv.com/commercial-spray-bottle/
- Heat gun or Hair Dryer https://jdmfv.com/1500-watt-dual-temperature-heat-...
- Lint Free Cloth https://jdmfv.com/ultra-plush-microfiber-lint-free...
- X-Acto knife or razor bladehttps://jdmfv.com/retractable-stainless-steel-util...
- Squeegee https://jdmfv.com/squeegee-w-felt-edge-tip/
Full Professional Installation 6-Piece tool kit can be purchased here:
https://jdmfv.com/professional-wrapping-tool-kit-6...
PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Cleaning solution Preparation:
In your spray bottle, mix 50% isopropyl alcohol and 50% distilled water to make a cleaning solution.
STEP 1:
- Use the alcohol solution to thoroughly clean the surface area, being certain to remove all grease, wax, tar and dirt
- Dry the surface with a lint free cloth
The "DRY METHOD" will be used for this installation
Note: The "Dry Method" is used when the material used is either vehicle wrap or tint with air release properties
STEP 2:
- Peel off the backing paper
- With both hands position the vinyl over the emblem. Pull and stretch the vinyl over the emblem making sure to not leave any creases or wrinkles.
Note: if your emblem is precut, you will NOT need to pull or stretch as your emblem is cut precisely to size. simply line up to the edges
- If you see wrinkles, simply lift the vinyl back up apply moderate heat (Only enough to remove the wrinkles. let film cool off) and continue to re-apply. The vinyl is very forgiving and will easily lift up and stick again
STEP 3:
- Using your fingers and/or a squeegee, push any air bubbles out from the center outward.
- if you see bubbles, or winkles, simply lift the vinyl back up, apply heat with a hair dryer or heat gun, let film cool off and re-apply.
Convex Emblems:
use moderate heat to help soften the vinyl.
with your fingers and a squeegee, slowly massage the film into shape working your way slowly form the center outward.
Note: the vinyl is pressure & heat sensitive and will adhere to the emblem when pressure is applied.
STEP 4:
- Once the vinyl is applied and all the bubbles/wrinkles have been removed, use your fingernail or a credit card type squeegee to lightly score the edge of the emblem. if you have any excess film, use an x-acto knife or razor blade to trim off excess film using the edge of the emblem as a guide
- Slowly and carefully remove the excess vinyl
STEP 5:
Use a heat gun to post heat your newly wrapped emblem and ensure the edges do not lift up