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This guy is a Jedi. Damn he's fast. One think runs into my mind though... all these pro installers never seem to fight with static build-up. When I remove the liner, it charges so much static the media stick everywhere to the car and I'm having hard time lifting it back before running the squeegee over it... Shop humidity is at normal range but it seems not to affect my problem weither it's lower or higher...
The whole starting at the back, working forward came about when folk fitted vehicles WET. The overlapping vinyl panels often hadnt dried out after the application, so in transit, continual wind drag on the forward facing overlaps would come away. But NOT when fitted DRY. If I am wrong, then that would mean every vinyl fitting on a vehicle with multiple layers would fail would it not? Also, what about train wraps that travel in both directions? IF fitted DRY it doesnt matter where you start!
I'm a signwriter in Australia that does these large print applications all the time, and never use water on any. I use the same method as this video and never have any hassles. Great job Robert!
I'm surprised you didn't use a large squeegee. At least a 6 inch. I've never done a wrap wet. Come to think of it, I haven't laid a decal wet in almost 2 years now. It's just so much faster dry.
Thanks for the comments guys... Buck, It is "not" 3M controltac or EZ-Apply. The vinyl used is an Oracal 5-7 year Digital. I never apply using any applicaion fluids. Always dry!
Nice work. Fun stuff. Larger the dryer the easier.....knock on wood. (this is where I drop a 20ft sheet in a drafty breeze) I do work similar on City Transit busses. I often thought about trying to use any liquid for any decal install.
Cool, I watch your video all the time. I tried it dry but always have the hardest time. I use soap and water for the air bubles. Do you have to apply heat after or that's final product. Again Very nice job
