All our stickers are made using the highest quality vinyl topped with easy-apply paper transfer tape.
Vinyl stickers require careful application and aftercare to make sure they last as long as possible and for you to get the most out of our products.
Application of vinyl
1. Completely clean and dry the surface area using isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol).
Note: Do not use wax-based products or any sealant on the surface area as the decal will not apply.
2. Ensure the surface area is free from moisture.
3. Slowly peel the backing paper away from the transfer tape at a sharp angle.
Tip: If the decal doesn't seem to want to stick to the tape, try rubbing it on a flat surface with a flat object.
4. Line up decal and press onto desired surface. Use a credit card to firmly rub across the transfer tape to ensure decal is stuck to the surface.
5. Allow the vinyl 10-20 minutes to adhere to the surface. Slowly peel the transfer tape off from the top of the decal. If at any point the decal begins to rise with the tape, use the card to rub over that area of the decal and try peeling the tape again.
All sun strips are universal size then they will have to be trimmed once on the vehicle.
All air release sun strips must be applied dry. do not wet apply.
Clean the application area with alcohol. Because glass is porous, glass should be cleaned several times, especially if rainx or wax has ever been used.
DRY SUNSTRIP INSTALLATION METHOD
STEP 1
WINDSCREEN PREP (THE MOST IMPORTANT PART)
First, clean the windscreen clear of any debris, dust, grease, or residue. Be sure to remove any kind of wax, gloss protector, or enhancer before installing; all these will prevent adhesion to the surface. For cleaning glass surfaces, we strongly recommend a clean microfiber cloth and isopropyl rubbing alcohol. If you're in a bind, soap and hot water will suffice, but be sure to rinse the surface thoroughly afterward with clean water. If you don't clean off the area adequately, you'll be leaving a layer of soap residue that'll affect adhesion. Avoid using any cleaners that are glass specific cleaners as most of these are ammonia-based and leave a slick coating on the surface and will out-gas causing bubbles that will peel the decal.
Make sure the surface is completely dry before moving onto step 2, even if that means heating the glass with a hairdryer/heat gun or leaving to dry in the sun for a few minutes.
STEP 2
MEASURE TWICE, FIT ONCE
Offer up the sun strip to the glass, positioning and securing with masking tape. If you're after perfect placement then a tape measure is your friend, measure and then measure again! Try to use key points on the windscreen that are symmetrical either side as guides to ensure you get the sun strip level and centred.
Once you're satisfied with the positioning, go ahead to create a 'hinge' point vertically down the middle of the sun strip using masking tape.
STEP 3
ONE SIDE AT A TIME!
Peel the backing paper off one side up to the centre hinge point. Cut off the paper (DO NOT TEAR as this will leave paper particles that can get stuck or trapped under the vinyl and will create an irremovable air pocket, scissors are advised) near the hinge point. You are now ready to install one side.
STEP 4
SQUEEGEE TIME
Squeegee the banner to the glass from the centre hinge point, working outwards with reasonable pressure.
If you have any air bubbles or creases, just peel the vinyl up a little and try again. Squeegee to top and edge of screen but don't trim excess yet. Now, this can be very forgiving when pulling up any kind of crease if you are using apply vinyl with an AIR RELEASE. Air bubbles can easily be worked out of the vinyl. This you can do on your own but take your time. We do however recommend getting a friend to assist you in this process. In this case, one is holding the vinyl that's taught with both hands, the other using the squeegee to apply it on the windscreen. Be patient for the best results.
STEP 5
REPEAT FOR THE OTHER SIDE
Now do the same as above for the other side. You will need to move the taped hinge point; peel off the last half of backing paper and apply working centre outwards.
STEP 6
TRIM, SAFETY FIRST!
Before doing this, make sure you've squeaked as much vinyl as possible up to the edge of the glass. The excess vinyl can now be cut away from the edge using a sharp craft knife; take great care not to cut yourself or any of the rubber seals on the edge of your windscreen.
If there is application tape on the graphic, used to protect it in transit, this can now be removed by peeling it off at a right angle or parallel to the surface.
HELPFUL TIPS
DO NOT apply to hot or very cold surfaces. The normal vinyl needs to be applied at a temperature less than 10 degrees and for special effects, the temperature is less than 15 degrees AS THIS WILL CAUSE THE APPLICATION TO FAIL AS THE VINYL WILL NOT ADHERE CORRECTLY.
• Materialise your space before applying.
• Decals are NOT reusable once applied. Apply with care and patience.
• Upon removing decal from packaging, lay flat and smooth out with a flat object i.e. credit card.
• Adhesive takes 48-72 hours to fully adhere.
• When cleaning take care to not apply too much force to decal, e.g. jet washing as this could cause the decal to lift from the surface or come off completely.
Colour Disclaimer
While we take every effort to ensure colours shown on our website are accurate, the colour may vary. Colours may vary due to different monitors and the device being used to view the website also give a fair amount of variation in colour and textures.
ALL Colours shown online are for guidance and information ONLY.