Sir my hats off to you ..this is my 5th video on how to put a decal on my car..each video was 10mins or longer this was less than 5 mins and literally told me everything I needed to know...you sir are a gentleman and a scholar
@kimmacgregor02
Жыл бұрын
The best instructional video I could find on this subject - well articulated & straight to the point.
@Erstwhile.Freeman
Жыл бұрын
I knew this had to work for larger decals just like a tint job. There was no way I was going to attempt this on a 30$ factory sticker without water. Thank you! Short and to the point. Exactly what I needed.
@TepcoCycleRepair
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely correct, that's what I use as well.
@timothylee2772
4 ай бұрын
@@TepcoCycleRepairDoes it work with small stickers?
@TepcoCycleRepair
4 ай бұрын
@@timothylee2772 Yes it will.
@EricHedden
5 жыл бұрын
Good video. Short and to the point. Thank you.
@Recklesshade
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for being so brief and straight forward. Glad i found this tutorial.
@jonperry4657
2 жыл бұрын
Well everyday is a school day as they say your never too old to learn. I have to shortly put new bonnet decal stickers on my tractor I was dreading it but after watching this you made it look so easy many thanks for sharing this
@TepcoCycleRepair
2 жыл бұрын
You can't use to much water solution. Spray a ton on, slide it around so it's right where you want it then squeegee it out.
@supersamsports1977
11 ай бұрын
Awesome...... It worked I was the air bubble king before learning this. Thanks 👍👍
@UpToNoGood83
4 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. I didn't know how to do that till I watched this video. Cheers!
@kingleonidas9672
4 жыл бұрын
Had no idea you could do this. Thanks a bunch
@a.r.r.5626
Жыл бұрын
Great video. Worked like a charm for my 2015 Tundra SR5 decals.
@troyp5208
5 жыл бұрын
About to do this with a 3 foot decal 😳 A lil nervous. Good video!
@TepcoCycleRepair
5 жыл бұрын
Use plenty of spray and you will be fine!
@jdleestirringthepot6421
2 жыл бұрын
@@TepcoCycleRepair what is the spray solution ? water and what?
@TepcoCycleRepair
2 жыл бұрын
@@jdleestirringthepot6421 A few drops of dawn dishwashing liquid detergent.
@billc8886
Жыл бұрын
Same here but my Blazer is painted with bed liner all over the outside. Already failed twice with dry method
@aarongriffith8918
Жыл бұрын
Coincidentally I needed to replace the Z71 decals on my 2004 Sierra and found your video. I recently also put on my first window film for my garage windows and have the spray. Your video was informative and concise. Right to the point and accurate. Thank you!
@paulintile
Жыл бұрын
Great video, short no BS and included everything I needed to know. Cheers
@SPADE550
Жыл бұрын
This method works. I messed up trying someone else method. But this on it was on the money. I installed on my motorcycle.
@marklanese5594
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tutorial. I will be putting new decals on my Bobcat loader and excavator soon. I was concerned about trial and error placement with the dry method.
@TepcoCycleRepair
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, you only get one shot trying it dry. Don't be afraid to use to much spray.
@gyffjogofl7676
3 жыл бұрын
I'm doing my bobcat too!
@MrMicklethal
4 жыл бұрын
Excellent!! I'm getting ready to put flame decals on my Lawn Tractor & this helps a lot.
@robin.watermelon
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video. I was trying to put a decal background on an aquarium and it kept getting huge air bubbles that ruined the look. This was a life saver 🙌
@dennisrainwater8187
7 жыл бұрын
Very helpful Tim! Why had the 'wet application' method not occurred to me?? Great tutorial! :)
@deresolute1061
4 жыл бұрын
That’s very interesting. I had no idea I could use a wet method. Whole new ball game
@markymark903
4 жыл бұрын
Good video...thanks.. I can't seem to even get smaller stickers on without bubbles.
@layereight3289
3 жыл бұрын
Bought some Carbon Fiber look vinyl strip decals to protect the door sill on my car. This looks very helpful.
@coryg7154
Жыл бұрын
Nice. Like waterslide transfers
@aPeXaSsHoLe
4 жыл бұрын
I was about to mention that you can use soapy water in a spray bottle and it will come out just fine no special solution needed!
@TepcoCycleRepair
4 жыл бұрын
Correct, I usually just use a couple of drops of Dawn dish soap. Thanks for watching!
@MrMicklethal
4 жыл бұрын
They charge way too much for application fluid when a few drops of dish soap (Dawn) mixed in water works just as well.
@layereight3289
3 жыл бұрын
@@TepcoCycleRepair How many drops per how much water?
@timmygressler7468
3 жыл бұрын
@@layereight3289 For every 20oz of water add 1/4 teaspoon dawn dish soap and 1/2 teaspoon of 70% or higher isopropyl alcohol There ya go , the same exact stuff we use to put on our decals at the Ford shop , take your time go slow, if you don't have a heated garage wait to do it when It is hot outside for better adhesion and DO NOT wash or wax for at minimum 72 hours , we don't wash them for five full days after the application... Be paient and good luck
@BusyDoingNothin
4 ай бұрын
Excellent video
@jamesfrost5261
3 жыл бұрын
I worked at fint assembly and have probabky imstalled at least 5000 of these, also the mylar that is on the beds. We used a little liquid hand soap with water in a spray bottle For the decals . Then we used some alcohol with water in a spray bottle for the mylar.
@TepcoCycleRepair
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, good stuff!
@letoatreides9512
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome video
@MrSims-ky2ne
3 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial, thanks for sharing! Liked
@darktoadone5068
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for showing this, I just purchased a large Harley Davidson decal for my back truck window and it was terrible trying a dry install, had creases all over it. Did you you use like a soap and water solution to apply yours?
@TepcoCycleRepair
4 жыл бұрын
Yes, you can use water with a few drops of dish detergent, works great!
@darktoadone5068
4 жыл бұрын
@@TepcoCycleRepair It worked great, just got done putting it on, to bad I can't post a pic.
@jimquantic
Жыл бұрын
Just water? And it still sticks when dry? Clay bar, polish, wax right over it? Thanks. PS Put down on unwaxed surface?
@TepcoCycleRepair
Жыл бұрын
Clean, unwaxed surface, water with a few drops of dish detergent, I used dawn.
@texasN1836
3 жыл бұрын
I'll have to try this. I just bought an old z71 that has been repainted
@bcain5823
4 жыл бұрын
What about decals that have backing on the back and transfer film on the top? I guess it would have to completely dry before removing the transfer film?
@TepcoCycleRepair
4 жыл бұрын
You do it the same, as long as you squeegee it good and pull the transfer off slowly, it will be fine. Thanks for watching!
@Adam-jx7eq
Жыл бұрын
Don't the water stop it from sticking from the adhesive on back?
@TepcoCycleRepair
Жыл бұрын
Only until you squeegee it out
@Adam-jx7eq
Жыл бұрын
@@TepcoCycleRepair good to know thanks for great video
@UTPP
4 жыл бұрын
Good video, so this method doesn't effect the glue on the sticker?
@TepcoCycleRepair
4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely not.
@MichaelJones-tb5sg
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tutorial !!!!
@TomA-sn7hj
2 жыл бұрын
Can you use soap an water for the solution
@TepcoCycleRepair
2 жыл бұрын
Yes
@Panzerlang
2 жыл бұрын
Would have been useful to know what's in the solution. I've read water and washing-up liquid elsewhere, then you see shop-bought solutions...are they superior in some way?
@TepcoCycleRepair
2 жыл бұрын
Just a spray bottle of water and a 1/2 teaspoon of dish soap or baby shampoo.
@juliansaiz5714
5 жыл бұрын
This method saved my ass on putting on a. Window banner lmao
@TepcoCycleRepair
5 жыл бұрын
Sweet! Thanks for watching!
@oscarchavez927
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! This helped me out a lot
@TepcoCycleRepair
5 жыл бұрын
Awesome, glad I could help. Thanks for watching!
@manny3549
Жыл бұрын
What is the spray that we should use? Is that watwr wirh something else?
@TepcoCycleRepair
Жыл бұрын
Water with a few drops of dish washing liquid like dawn.
@desireddesignsyoungstown7529
4 жыл бұрын
What is the stuff your spraying to make it wet composed of? I was told its simply just water and soap.
@TepcoCycleRepair
4 жыл бұрын
Yes, just a bottle of water with a few drops maybe 4-5 drops of dish detergent, some put a spoon of vinegar, I don't.
@desireddesignsyoungstown7529
4 жыл бұрын
@@TepcoCycleRepair Okay gotcha. Thanks for the quick response and a really good tutorial video. My business just started offering decals so i think this wet method is going to help a ton! Thanks again!
@gee1363
4 ай бұрын
Can method be used for decals four times the size?
@TepcoCycleRepair
4 ай бұрын
Absolutely.
@nunyabitnezz2709
2 жыл бұрын
Is it just water that you spray on the clean surface?
@TepcoCycleRepair
2 жыл бұрын
Water with some drops of Dish detergent.
@jjustice7429
2 жыл бұрын
Can you use same method putting a new vinyl decal on the oval ford grill emblem?
@TepcoCycleRepair
2 жыл бұрын
Usually small decals I put on dry. But as long as you can squeegee the water/soap mix out then yes.
@jjustice7429
2 жыл бұрын
@@TepcoCycleRepair Yeah I measured my emblem and it is around 9 inches long. I am going to buy the black with red letters. Thanks for the info.
@sideways8films488
5 жыл бұрын
Do you have the link you ordered these from?
@TepcoCycleRepair
5 жыл бұрын
No sorry, it's been a while and I believe I got it off Ebay.
@beachlifesoy2253
3 жыл бұрын
Does the wet method not dilute the adhesive on the decal?
@TepcoCycleRepair
3 жыл бұрын
No is does not. It's very similar to tint application.
@chadrickwilson
2 жыл бұрын
What is the measurements for where the emblem needs to be installed?
@TepcoCycleRepair
2 жыл бұрын
Sorry I don't remember, I just looked for one parked at a used car lot and asked to measure it.
@GTNBY2
5 жыл бұрын
What's the best method to seal the edges to prevent peeling? I'm redoing a set of $80 graphics because the automatic car wash made a fine line of the graphic peel up...
@TepcoCycleRepair
5 жыл бұрын
No way to seal the edges. Best way to prevent that is to make sure the surface is perfectly clean and free of any wax before installing. This will ensure the best adhesion and help prevent any premature peeling.
@fpsgamingpcs6921
2 жыл бұрын
Can I use regular dish soap and water?
@TepcoCycleRepair
2 жыл бұрын
Yes just a few drops is all you need. That's what I normally use, dish soap and water.
@stogierogy
3 жыл бұрын
What is the solution in the bottle and can you use water?
@TepcoCycleRepair
3 жыл бұрын
You can't use just water, It was a tint solution that I was using but basically use a spray bottle of similar size and put 4 drops of dishwashing detergent in it, slush it around a little bit and you're good to go. Thanks for watching.
@ryansadecky3339
4 жыл бұрын
Does this method work when applying decals to plastic??
@TepcoCycleRepair
4 жыл бұрын
Yes, same method.
@teddsandman5536
4 жыл бұрын
Does anyone know how to ask a question to the gentleman who made this video? Thank you.
@TepcoCycleRepair
4 жыл бұрын
You can email me. Go to my about page.
@carlovillamonte7233
3 жыл бұрын
Can you do this with vynil wrap?
@TepcoCycleRepair
3 жыл бұрын
I don't see why not. Although I haven't tried it.
@gal3xystar
3 жыл бұрын
Me who just wiped down my car and put it on: XD
@gotaigo
4 жыл бұрын
Nice
@2aoutlaw946
5 жыл бұрын
What is that your spraying on the sticker and truck?
@TepcoCycleRepair
5 жыл бұрын
It's tint spray, you can use a spray bottle filled with water 3 drops of Dawn dish washing liquid. I've used the dawn for many many years, I just has this tint spray on hand.
@2aoutlaw946
5 жыл бұрын
@@TepcoCycleRepair Ok, is dawn dish washing liquid soap required, .... or can I just use plain tap water in a spray bottle ?
@TepcoCycleRepair
5 жыл бұрын
@@2aoutlaw946 use some type of dish liquid, it helps it slide and stops it from sticking to soon.
@danielwalker2874
4 жыл бұрын
How come I tried this after letting my decal dry for an hour and squeegeeing it just peeled off like a wet napkin? 😬
@TepcoCycleRepair
4 жыл бұрын
It's probably a paper based decal, not for outside use.
@thatpaulschofield
3 жыл бұрын
You want a vinyl decal.
@59plexi
2 жыл бұрын
does windex work too?
@TepcoCycleRepair
2 жыл бұрын
I've never tried it. Not sure it would be slippery enough..
@Baconterrain
6 жыл бұрын
Doesnt it lose it's stick??
@TepcoCycleRepair
6 жыл бұрын
Baconterrain no not at all!
@darioalcala6995
2 жыл бұрын
Do u only add water ?
@TepcoCycleRepair
2 жыл бұрын
No, water with a few drops of dish detergent.
@darioalcala6995
2 жыл бұрын
@@TepcoCycleRepair thnk u
@elbronco5402
2 жыл бұрын
Where can i buy a squeegie?
@TepcoCycleRepair
2 жыл бұрын
Any auto parts store should have them, if not look for an auto body supply shop.
@porkchop1343
5 жыл бұрын
Can I just use water?
@TepcoCycleRepair
5 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't, you need that drop or two of dish liquid to help hold the water on there and help it slide around. I feel water will just run off and not help. Let me know what you end up using and how it works. Thanks for watching!
@porkchop1343
5 жыл бұрын
Tepco Cycle Repair thank you
@shadeynate1569
5 жыл бұрын
Crooked Level no i tried to use water. I fucked up. Lol def. need to add some type of soap. (Not much) just enough for the decal to be able to slide around a bit freely.
@TepcoCycleRepair
5 жыл бұрын
@@shadeynate1569 yeah you only need like 3-4 drops per spray bottle.
@sedunk7511
6 жыл бұрын
Does this way eliminate bubbles? Thx
@TepcoCycleRepair
6 жыл бұрын
Crash 1974 Oh yes, that's one of the reasons to do this. When it's wet you just work out the bubbles from the center. Zero bubbles!! You'll never do that dry with a decal this size.
@SuperKiller177
5 жыл бұрын
Can you do this with windex?
@TepcoCycleRepair
5 жыл бұрын
Never tried Windex but I guess you could.
@s999geo
3 жыл бұрын
👍💪
@RyDoggys
2 жыл бұрын
Installing what now?
@Ac22768
3 жыл бұрын
Air bubbles go away on their own, by the way. It may take a while, but the air escapes.
@johncalkins429
Жыл бұрын
Great job, what can you use besides the product you have, can you ise windex or soap and water? Thanx!!
@TepcoCycleRepair
Жыл бұрын
Yes, a couple drops of dish detergent in a spray bottle is what I usually use.
@therealmccoy5433
5 жыл бұрын
I would have left the tape on till finished ...
@therealmccoy5433
5 жыл бұрын
And it's not even on straight ... No one sees it ?
@TepcoCycleRepair
5 жыл бұрын
@@therealmccoy5433 the paper is on the backside so you have to take it off. The body line drops in the front towards the wheel, so following the body line would have been crooked.
@TepcoCycleRepair
5 жыл бұрын
@Dave Smith if I was doing it dry I would have left half on but when using this method you don't need to as you can slide it. The tape line was the straight line for lining it up.
@TepcoCycleRepair
5 жыл бұрын
@Dave Smith oh gotcha, after the first squeegee wipe it won't move unless you force it.
@Davoutay
2 жыл бұрын
Alcohol is what you clean the paint with. You will hate yourself if you use laquer thinner.
@TepcoCycleRepair
2 жыл бұрын
Nah, I've used automotive lacquer thinner on urethane paint for over 30 years.
@DarkHorseParatrooper
4 жыл бұрын
Large lol. That's tiny.
@TepcoCycleRepair
4 жыл бұрын
Ok, let's say larger than one you can just peel and stick dry. Thanks for watching!
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