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4. If the decal did not come off in one piece, remove the
remaining portions of the decal that reside on the
surface, again being careful not to damage the
surface.
5. Once the decal has been completely removed,
assess the amount of residue from the adhesive glue
that has been left on the surface.
6. If the use of Goo-Gone® is required to remove the
adhesive glue, apply it as thinly as possible with a
clean, lint-free cloth.
7. When the adhesive glue has been removed from the
surface, the surface must be cleaned with isopropyl
alcohol and a lint-free cloth to remove the residue left
by the Goo-Gone®. Continue to clean the surface
until all remaining residue has been removed from the
surface.
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IMPORTANCE OF COMPLIANCE
Surface Preparation
It is important to remove all contaminants from the
surface prior to applying the decal. This is to ensure that
the entire surface of the decal is adhered to the substrate
surface to promote a maximum bond. The same holds
true for any oils or chemicals on the surface, which may
prevent achieving full adhesion.
If not properly cleaned, the following issues may occur:
• Poor adhesion resulting in the decal coming off.
• Debris becoming noticeable under the decal.
Flame-Treating
Flame-treating is mandatory on in-mold materials as it
oxidizes the surface to strengthen the bond between the
adhesive and the substrate. Heating treating is not the
same and will not adequately prepare the surface.
The decal must be applied shortly after flame-treating so
that the oxidization process does not disappear.
Should the proper flame-treating techniques not be
followed, one may witness:
• Poor adhesion resulting in the decal coming off, if
under flame-treated.
• Distortion of color and/or appearance of surface, if
over flame-treated.
Use of a Squeegee
The purpose of the squeegee is the 'break' the
microbeads in the comply liner. The edge of the
squeegee provides the pressure needed to initiate the
bonding process. Foregoing the use of a squeegee could
result in:
• Poor adhesion resulting in the decal coming off,
allowing debris or water to reside behind it.
• Screened ink of the decal lifting from the surface,
which stems from an unsupported peel.
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