Installation Of Intricate Decals - Jeep 1987 Wrangler Workshop Manual

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Where possible, extend the decal 12.7 mm (1/2
in) beyond corners or edges and wrap firmly
using finger pressure and the squeegee. Avoid
trapping air in these areas.
Remove the easy-release paper from the face
of the decal (if applicable).
Inspect the decal installation using reflected
light to detect any irregularities that may have
developed during installation. Remove all air or
moisture bubbles.
Install any previously removed parts and clean
the vehicle as required.
Installation of Intricate Decals
For large, intricately shaped decals, the follow-
ing procedure will simplify installation.
The use of wetting solution aids in the installa-
tion of intricate decals. Prepare a supply of wet-
ting solution by thoroughly mixing two or three
teaspoons of detergent (Joy, Vel, or equivalent)
in 3.78 liters (1 gallon) of water.
NOTE: DO NOT USE SOAP. Too much deter-
gent will reduce the effectiveness of the bond.
Place the decal on a clean, flat surface with the
paper backing side up. Bend the corner of decal
toward the decorative face side, and with flick
of a finger, separate the paper backing from the
decal. Hold the decal firmly to the surface of
table and remove the paper backing. In hot,
humid conditions, a slight jerking motion will aid
in removing the paper backing.
CAUTION: Always remove the paper backing
from the decal, never the decal from the back-
ing as stretching may result.
NOTE: Hold the decal in the corners when re-
moving the paper backing as fingerprints will
adversely affect the adhesion.
Using a clean sponge, apply ample wetting so-
lution to the decal adhesive and the panel sur-
face. The wetting solution permits ease of
movement of the decal while positioning it on
the panel surface.
Immediately apply the wetted decal to the panel
surface. Apply the wetting solution to the deco-
rative face of the decal to allow the squeegee to
slip during application.
Squeegee a short section of the decal at the
center. Lift the right or left side of the decal,
position it straight and close to the panel, and
squeegee toward the lifted edge. Avoid stretch-
ing the decal at the lifted end. Squeegee out-
ward from center with firm, overlapping
strokes.
$ Lift the upper area of the decal (up to bonded
area) and, working upward from the bonded
section at the center, squeegee the decal in-
to place.
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