Mercury 200 OptiMax Jet Drive Service Manual page 42

1. Mix 16 ml (1/2 oz) of dishwashing liquid in 4 liter (1 US gal) of cool water to use as a wetting solution.
NOTE: Leave the protective masking on the face of the decal until the final steps of decal installation. This will ensure the
vinyl decal keeps its shape during installation.
2. Place the decal face down on a clean work surface and remove the paper backing from adhesive side of the decal.
3. Using a spray bottle, flood the entire adhesive side of the decal with the premixed wetting solution.
4. Flood the area where the decal will be positioned with the wetting solution.
5. Position the prewetted decal on the wetted surface and slide into position.
6. Starting at the center of the decal, lightly squeegee out the air bubbles and wetting solution with overlapping strokes to the
outer edge of the decal. Continue going over the decal surface until all wrinkles are gone and adhesive bonds to the cowl
surface.
7. Wipe the decal surface with a soft paper towel or cloth.
8. Wait 10–15 minutes.
9. Starting at one corner, carefully and slowly pull the masking off the decal surface at a 180° angle.
NOTE: To remove any remaining bubbles, pierce the decal at one end of the bubble with stick pin and press out the entrapped
air or wetting solution with your thumb, moving toward the puncture.
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