alan0043 Posted July 9, 2019 Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 Hi Everyone, I want to add some decals to my truck. The size of the area that the decal would cover is 30"x 36". I will be doing this job by myself. I have seen on line that there are 2 different methods. The dry method and the wet method. Which would be the best ? I can not put the truck inside to do this job. I know it will be best to have shade on the side of the truck when doing this job. I can put one decal on one day and the next day put the second decal on. Wet or dry method ? Thanks for any help, Al Quote 2012 Volvo VNL 630 w/ I-Shift; D13 engine; " Veeger " Redwood, model 3401R ; 5th Wheel Trailer, " Dead Wood " 2006 Smart Car " Killer Frog " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl&Rita Posted July 9, 2019 Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 Wet. Inside, preferably. If you're an expert, dry is do-able, but there's no second chance. Quote I have been wrong before, I'll probably be wrong again. 2000 Kenworth T 2000 w/N-14 and 10 speed Gen1 Autoshift, deck built by Star Fabrication 2006 smart fourtwo cdi cabriolet 2007 32.5' Fleetwood QuantumPlease e-mail us here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeieio Posted July 9, 2019 Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 Decals, or vinyl? There's a big difference. I've never seen decals applied dry. As Darryl said, if dry, make sure you got it positioned correctly. I've done a few vinyl signs and had no problem. Use tape to position/hold everything where you want it and start peeling and pressing as you go, slowly. Quote KW T-680, POPEMOBILE Newmar X-Aire, VATICAN Lots of old motorcycles, Moto Guzzi Griso and Spyder F3 currently in the front row Young enough to play in the dirt as a retired farmer. contact me at rickeieio1@comcast.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adept99 Posted July 9, 2019 Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 Wet and cool, warm water, and add a little "slickum" to the water, and remove the wax off the area of application. Quote Paul & Paula + Daisy the amazing wiggle worm dog... 2001 Volvo 770 Autoshift, Singled, w/ Aluminum Bed - Toy Draggin 2013 395AMP XLR Thunderbolt Toy Hauler 2013 Smart Passion 2012 CanAm Spyder RT 2013 Harley Davidson Street Glide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan0043 Posted July 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2019 20 hours ago, rickeieio said: Decals, or vinyl? There's a big difference. I've never seen decals applied dry. As Darryl said, if dry, make sure you got it positioned correctly. I've done a few vinyl signs and had no problem. Use tape to position/hold everything where you want it and start peeling and pressing as you go, slowly. I should have said vinyl. There is already adhesive on one side and the other side you have a sheet of a waxed paper material needs to be removed last. I have found a video or too showing how to do this job. From what I have seen, it will be best to have a helper. Quote 2012 Volvo VNL 630 w/ I-Shift; D13 engine; " Veeger " Redwood, model 3401R ; 5th Wheel Trailer, " Dead Wood " 2006 Smart Car " Killer Frog " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noteven Posted July 10, 2019 Report Share Posted July 10, 2019 Beer helps. Quote "Are we there yet?" asked no motorcycle rider, ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctsedlak Posted July 10, 2019 Report Share Posted July 10, 2019 We did our truck with vinyl 2 years ago. Challenging job. We started with lightly misting the truck with soapy water but got tons of bubbles and there was no room for repositioning. Ended up slowly pulling the backing off the whole piece and spraying the soapy water directly on the vinyl adhesive, effectively soaking it. Then you sort of slap it into place on the truck, slide into position and gently squeegee the water out. Worked well, and we were outside the whole time (not in the sun). Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big5er Posted July 10, 2019 Report Share Posted July 10, 2019 1 hour ago, alan0043 said: From what I have seen, it will be best to have a helper. 53 minutes ago, noteven said: Beer helps. For the guy applying the decals or for locating a helper? Quote MY PEOPLE SKILLS ARE JUST FINE.~It's my tolerance to idiots that needs work.~ 2005 Volvo 780 VED12 465hp / Freedomline transmission singled mid position / Bed by Larry Herrin2018 customed Mobile Suites 40KSSB3 2014 smart Fortwo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noteven Posted July 10, 2019 Report Share Posted July 10, 2019 1 hour ago, Big5er said: For the guy applying the decals or for locating a helper? Yes Quote "Are we there yet?" asked no motorcycle rider, ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
castlewood57 Posted July 15, 2019 Report Share Posted July 15, 2019 Definitely water and a bit of soap to help squish things around, makes it much more mobile. Cool temperatures really help as well, and as mentioned before always in the shade. Good luck on the project! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdonlybob Posted July 18, 2019 Report Share Posted July 18, 2019 I have done a lot of it...wet is the only way.. I use a mix of 1/2 water and 1/2 window cleaner.. Will dry in about 1/2 hour. A lot of it was outside too. Good luck. Quote 1989 Safari Serengeti 34'Towing a 1952 M38A1 Military Willys Past HDT owner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan0043 Posted July 21, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2019 Hi Everyone, I want to say ' Thank You ' for the ideas. I have been on the road, so I haven't started putting the vinyl decal on yet. Al Quote 2012 Volvo VNL 630 w/ I-Shift; D13 engine; " Veeger " Redwood, model 3401R ; 5th Wheel Trailer, " Dead Wood " 2006 Smart Car " Killer Frog " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan0043 Posted July 21, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2019 On 7/18/2019 at 3:00 PM, hdonlybob said: I have done a lot of it...wet is the only way.. I use a mix of 1/2 water and 1/2 window cleaner.. Will dry in about 1/2 hour. A lot of it was outside too. Good luck. Hi Bob, Nice to see you are back on the forum. Al Quote 2012 Volvo VNL 630 w/ I-Shift; D13 engine; " Veeger " Redwood, model 3401R ; 5th Wheel Trailer, " Dead Wood " 2006 Smart Car " Killer Frog " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARGO Posted July 21, 2019 Report Share Posted July 21, 2019 And for those little bubbles way out in the middle you can't get out- stab them with a pin at one end and work the air out. Quote You'd have to see the movie to understand.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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