Foil stickers, wall stickers

Installation instructions for foil stickers

A notice ! ! !
These recommendations can only be general information on how to process the films.
However, with these instructions, even laypeople should be able to carry out simple, normal tasks at any time.


Application temperature – do not bond below +10°C!!
If the surface is too cold (temperature lower than 10° C), it must be warmed up beforehand (e.g. with a hairdryer).
It is recommended not to apply the films in direct sunlight to avoid premature activation of the adhesive layer.


Glue carefully
No guarantee can be given for the clean application of the films. Please follow these instructions exactly when
Your films will hold just as well as a professional one.


Small stickers up to approx. 20 cm
For small stickers, you can simply proceed as with conventional stickers. Clean the surface,
Remove the protective film, apply the sticker, rub the film firmly and remove the transfer film.


Film removal
Heat the film with a hairdryer and slowly peel it off from the surface.Remove adhesive residue with spirit or
Remove silicone remover.


Cleaning the finished films
The lettering and emblems made from cutting foils can be cleaned with normal cleaning agents
as they are used for vehicles. These products should meet the following criteria:
- non-abrasive – low alkaline or acid content (neutral – free from strong solvents or alcohols).
Rinse the surface with clean water to remove loose dirt. Remove lettering and logos with a soft
Brush, cloth or sponge. Avoid abrasion of the material by not using too much force.
Rub. Let water flow continuously over the surface so that all dirt particles are removed. If
However, if there are still residues of tar, diesel or bituminous material left, these can be removed with a spirit-soaked

cloth. Rinse thoroughly with clean water. Newly labeled vehicles may not be used within
Do not wash for 48 hours after application.
The maximum adhesive strength is only achieved after 24 hours, after which the adhesive of the film still needs to dry. During the first
Weeks after the application, the new foil lettering and logos must be cleaned very carefully, after which a careful
and normal careful treatment.


Tip: Squeegee the sticker again before processing.
You can use a blunt object like a plastic card.

1. Step – Subsurface
Cleaning Clean the area to be transferred with a lint-free cloth soaked in spirit .
Even surfaces that appear clean must be cleaned. They must be clean, free of grease, oil, wax,
and silicone-free. Fresh paint must be completely dry. Do not treat vehicles with hot wax before lettering.

treat.

2nd step - Align the stickers
Place the text or logo in the desired position and glue the top edge. It is best to use
an adhesive tape (mask tape) as a hinge that is glued half to the surface and half to the sticker.
Tip: Large stickers can be cut into pieces from the bottom to make it easier to apply later.
It is cut up to the upper adhesive strip (e.g. in letter gaps).
3rd step – Remove the tape and apply the sticker
Fold the sticker upwards along the adhesive strip so that the backing paper is facing upwards and pull the
Remove the backing paper at a shallow angle. Caution: Small parts (i-dots, etc.) sometimes remain on the backing paper instead of on the
Apply the transfer film. Fold the backing film forward again without touching the surface. Squeegee with
Apply the sticker in strips using a squeegee or a fingertip.


4th step – Remove the tape and rub it down if necessary
Slowly peel off the transfer paper at a shallow angle. If necessary, pop any bubbles with a pin.
and press out any trapped air. Pierce bubbles at the edge and smooth them out from the opposite side. The finished film surface
Check and, if necessary, carefully rub with a felt squeegee or soft cloth.

5th step – Rework and car wash
If the sticker runs over the door/trunk folds or similar, cut in the middle along the door/trunk fold
the film. Heat the protruding edges with a hairdryer and wrap them around the door/trunk edges.
The sticker will develop its full adhesive strength after approximately 24 hours. We ask you to allow approximately 3 – 5 days for the sticker to dry in a car wash or

This way, you'll be able to enjoy your sticker for a long time.