How to Apply Large Vinyl Graphics

[@Patriot_Drone_Services]

Nice video. Measurements are great, most customers would rather see the branding “in full” with minimal visual reductions. Placing that brand vinyl in the exact center obscured some lettering. A technique called “visual centering” reduces this loss of brand detail. Such as having to cut that small amount from the large lettering in the center and obliterating the small “r” in the word Air. It appears “unfinished”. Most of my customers would have complained and that would have been money out of my pocket on a re-apply. On larger graphics the use of air release vinyls, though it costs a little more, aids greatly in reducing large bubbles. I don’t completely pull the transfer paper until I try and work out as many large bubbles as possible I see. That is the forgiving thing about air release vinyl. Nice Clean work, really clean work. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@ukaszbanasiak4787]

That's absolutely right. I was trying to go with exact geometry my whole life. Finally, an artist told me that it is not about the numbers but about how the whole picture looks. I would transfer the decal slightly to the right to make the slit pass between the letters.

[@gaming4K]

That's what i do when i desing stuff i rather slightly move something if it looks better as a whole.

[@ClarkShumway]

I always hinge the tape down the middle and have marker tape to attach it to the vehicle so when I am ready to stick it I have a reference point to come back to with all the correct measurements to keep it aligned. (To each his own way). It just works better for me that way.

[@ashleycorr]

Great job. I couldn't help noticing the BIGGERSTAFF at the top, yet BIGGERSTAFFS in the domain name.

[@jeffgilbert7302]

Watched this a few times. I did this for my first time and came out great. Thank you sir!

[@tedlumley4470]

I prefer to cut the door gap with the premask on. Makes for a nicer cut.

[@BalloonSchool]

Missing a "s"? Thanks for explaining but you should think about a better microphone option! Would it make not more sense to put the whole sheet 1 inch to the right side to have just "1 cut letter" instead of 3? I really thank you for all your tips and sharing your time with us :)

[@JustMitchPool]

Could you do a video where newbies may go wrong with mistakes and how to fix them correctly. Thank you. Great tutorial.

[@HarrisDecals]

We will try and put one of those together.

[@HarrisDecals]

We like the thicker version of TransferRite Tape. Holds the lettering together better.

[@baruhsoap3645]

I do this exact type of work at my job. The only thing i would say is be aware of lettering positioning when it comes to crack especially a door. I understand he wanted it center but he could’ve avoided having to cut a tiny piece of the r. Also when he peeled the backing off the first half he shouldn’t have laid the graphic all the way down. He should of held it with a little tension slightly off the vehicle then squeegee.

[@JudiChristopher]

EXCELLENT VIDEO I used to do the lettering for a company back in 2002... working on a $7000. computer... Now it seems like everyone can do this sort of thing... I miss designing and cutting out the decals. Do you just sale the Decals (* I know how to put it on a board) I am getting ready to move back to Albuquerque, New Mexico (US)... I hand painted my last 4' x 8' sign... took way too long... it looked beautiful... but I'd like to do Vinyl this time... Thank you for sharing this video.

[@bradbutler8781]

Yeah I agree with Duane, I would have avoided the gap a bit better than that. preferably during the design process or while installing.

[@djrikk214]

Was the mic being submerged periodically? Please tell me you strangled your camera man after the recording. Otherwise, great demonstration!

[@geoffreymgray]

Do you have a certain brand of transfer tape you like? Do you have another video of how you layered the different colors in during the weeding process? (I usually apply to vehicle in layers by color and use registration marks) I never thought of the magnets, great idea!

[@garethwest509]

This has just helped me so much, thank you sir!!!

[@mccullumdamps5785]

5:09 how do you it’s straight line while you holding from other hand

[@Tencentsboys]

dropping some GEMS! excellent work. one of the best large panel hinge installs on KZbin

[@phant0]

Great tutorial! You should fix the audio though. The left channel gets randomly muffled and it creates an extremely unpleasant effect if you're wearing headphones.

[@TheVal770]

What's with the 2x www. on the window panel????

[@romusicofficialph7951]

I am also a sticker applicator, but we have different techniques, sorry to say the this technique create bubbles. He should streched the sticker while running esqueegee to avoid bubbles.

[@shanehutchinson6350]

This is insane. For anyone watching, let me tell you he TOOK HIS TIME. This is a 2 minute install in reality.

[@james_harcombe]

Do you think maybe he was going slow for peeps like me who are trying to learn a little something!

[@wheretonow3106]

@@james_harcombe Not sure if i'll get any sleep tonight contemplating that statement.

[@SignManJoe]

1/4" to the right and no loss on the "r" in Air and also the top "r" in bigger. Use your eyes. Don't always rely on measurements.

[@RussellBond13]

If you moved it 1/2" to the right you wouldn't have to cut the R's

[@investalain5804]

exactly

[@stephenmorrisonii855]

I'dove it slightly to the left....Better not to cut into the smaller letters on Air Coditioning. The big "R" has a lot more vinyl and will hold better when you curl it around behind the edge.

[@paulverling3758]

AI conditioning?, skynet.... thought you could hide in your little transit van... I see you coming.

[@sukaiburu1]

Whats wrong with the audio?

[@GodFamilyCountryOfficial]

Guy holding the camera was muffling the mic.

[@bobbystover209]

I don't see any wrong !

[@blackjack444....]

I thought I was having a stroke!! 🤦‍♀️

[@chasingwaves11]

Bobby Stover you cannot see it you have to listen 👂 .. this audio was driving me nuts!! Use a lab mic or a boom mic next time.

[@on3td]

Mic underneath his shirt. When he goes up and down with his arm he's pushing the mic in his body

[@captain0sam]

Audio is fine, great tutorial 🙏

[@PeepzIsHere]

Do you have a video on how to apply the larger size decals like those on the side of the vehicle? I have a vehicle I will be apply large 18"x5' solid decals to that I won't be able to slice through.

[@kathybutcher7794]

Can you apply decals in cold weather???

[@HarrisDecals]

No. For the adhesive to adhere properly you need to do it in 60+ degree weather.

[@mikeledee8786]

Are you using paper or vinyl transfer tape?

[@michaelphillips-nxs]

wax pencil works great, wipes right off

[@ImBiancaDee]

This was very helpful!

[@alextechworks]

What transfer tape do you use?

[@flyone8350]

Do you make and sell those for a 2004 Ford Ranger tailgate?

[@ronmor8237]

Thanks for the help and info!! Pro!

[@cruz47144]

Thanks for the tips

[@savonne]

How much would something like this cost?

[@LukeOxleyPK]

Do you prep the vehicles paintwork before application?

[@NickD511]

You must clean the vehicle thoroughly. And pay special attention to edges rubber seals and back sides of door opening. They can harbor grease, dirt and road grime. Even if it’s a brand new vehicle. Clean it with soap like joy. And water. Dry. Then 91% rubbing Alcohol as a final step. Based on how involved the car washing was. You may have to let dry overnight. Do a final wipe down of rubbing alcohol right before you install the graphic. And use a microfiber lent free towels.

[@inspiringminds6822]

I'm having tons of issues cutting and weeding 651 vinyl any advice?

[@HarrisDecals]

We use a lot of 651 for race cars. I am not sure what type of plotter you are trying to use, but we spend a lot of time making sure that we have the right depth and the correct amount of blade showing. Once you have those two right, very easy to work with.

[@inspiringminds6822]

Thanks @@HarrisDecals

[@DebbieTomkoSUNSHINE]

What is your opinion on water application?

[@nayabrii]

What type of Vinyl you guys use ?

[@yourunclesam6780]

Nice Job Harris.I like it.What kind ( specciality or any number?) Vinyl are you usingThank you

[@carolmitchell4281]

your right hand door as i"m looking at it is slightly to high

[@CKHO-ju8up]

Why small bubble will be gone by itself in a month?

[@nashenasashenas6042]

The audio made me sick!

[@jozzorama]

I thougt i was having a stroke.... :S

[@mileswilliams5091]

It was fine untill I read your comment 😂

[@BrettHoustonTube]

Great job. Thanks for sharing the info !

[@eusebiocal3448]

Are you using rapid air, air release vinyl ?

[@alexherman1987]

What kind of vinyl is that? Thank you

[@robertmenger3230]

No water spray?

[@Silerlonewolf1970]

Best install video thank you Sir

[@karlmayes7412]

Spot on 💯 percent cheers.

[@leftblank6036]

i would have done the centre between the e and r

[@DaveInBridport]

How did you get 2 colours of vinyl on one piece of tfr paper?

[@personalguntrainer]

Just look up how to do 2 color vinyl decals. Towards the end of the video, when they get to the transfer tape, you'll understand better than what I could write in this comment box.

[@potatosalad5355]

I am don't understand why the 90% of the "seasoned pro" vinyl decal installer, RUBBING whit the Squeegee ALL the transfer paper? There is no reason to do it! That complicates and make more hard the removal the transfer. Only squeegee over the letters, graphics and others...

[@johnfowler5248]

Thank you for making this video It was very helpful. Now I can put on my new Neil Peart decal!

[@ClipzCutz20]

What application tape are you using?

[@davidtyalcin]

Would make more sense for that brand to put Biggerstaffs lettering on top instead of Biggerstaff(missing s) as both letter says Biggerstaffs at the bottom lol

[@imagitrax8392]

Using headphones with these scare me

[@gamingkizz2842]

Can you put them on utv

[@theeuropeancyclepaths8206]

Good tutorial. Thanks 👍

[@michelleluz6584]

what kind of vinyl are you guys using? thank you

[@HarrisDecals]

If I remember right this is a combination of Arlon and Oracal high performance vinyl.

[@timharris7303]

Do you have a place were I can order one of those t-shirts?

[@MrAngel-ir2lj]

Where are you guys located?

[@HarrisDecals]

Lincoln Nebraska.

[@MrAngel-ir2lj]

@@HarrisDecals dam I wish you guys where much closer

[@HarrisDecals]

@@MrAngel-ir2lj where are you located?

[@MrKeving1]

Nice job thanks

[@HarrisDecals]

We hope the video helped give you an idea on how to get the job done

[@remcovanhal6336]

I'lI feel very sad for thar R in 'air' though :(

[@Mustang_eddie]

What type of transfer tape?

[@HarrisDecals]

TransferRite

[@Mustang_eddie]

Harris Decals do you know which model? I currently have two types of transferrite. One is too sticky and the other is too weak. Thanks.

[@HarrisDecals]

We use 782U

[@marcteigh8633]

Ai' conditioning - Hmmm. I'm perhaps just being picky but loosing most of a letter on the door gap would not really be what I wanted. Sure people would work out what it meant - but I would be worried that people would assume my attention to detail on THEIR project was going to be no better than I tolerated on MY van. Useful info though, thank you.

[@Bernievids]

Just wants to show off his cool ass magnets, rich M F ha ha !

[@vadymk759]

Why not wet installation? With wet, you would not have any bubbles.

[@HarrisDecals]

Thanks for the comment. We have never done wet installs because you need to wait at least 24 hours before pulling the transfer tape back for warranty. We don't have time for that. Bubbles go away within 30 days. People doing person project where they don't apply vinyl every day and have the time to wait it would be great.

[@vadymk759]

thanks, it makes sense

[@sxstringdad]

With the right water to soap ratio there may be a 10 minute waiting period with a final squeege with ZERO bubbles and no warranty issues(complaints)for vinyl. Really depends on the graphic material,job and experience level but it can be done quickly with vinyl, no issues. I've been doing it for 12 years. Never had warranty issues. 1080 is done dry or any air release type graphic is done dry.

[@ericduncan7906]

Also I bet these are air egress films, no need for water

[@jasonjones4591]

Most likely not an air egress on solid color cut vinyl

[@uarepresentative8524]

Very nice video. Thanks.

[@nickharwell9909]

did i miss the wet sticking part? how come he didnt wet stick it?

[@HarrisDecals]

Good question. We do not we apply anything. For 1.) more time consuming 2.) voids some mfr warranties

[@kevinneaceful]

Great job

[@jpsdesign1]

very helpful. thanks for sharing

[@HarrisDecals]

Thanks!

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[@JohnHenry2420]

Mark your work and the vehicle and install it wet and your finished in half the time. The only time I ever install with hinges is on glass.

[@edwinveneman]

Wet? 😂 If you don’t know how to attach then you make it wet! I can do this dry in 3 minutes!

[@jdvater3761]

That guide tape on the left was useless.

[@cahayagogreen2565]

Hi sir pls sent the which type of sticker name

[@Cfass1]

I have two cheeseburgers large fry and a large Coke easy ice

[@ChristianLott28]

Plenty of mistakes here. You folded it to get your Centre mark, how were you certain the application tape was evenly cut at either end from the actual graphic? You left no tape at the ends for reference so you could've gone up or down when you pulled the graphic to the ends. You should've taped through the middle that way it's not moving, rather than taping at the top on one end, that's just silly

[@talkingcargojunkremoval]

Nigga we know that you're a Ruff Ryder homie. Even if you don't know what you're talking about, it sure sounds like you do. 👍👍👍💪💪💪😎😎😎

[@smo9090]

You match up the vinyl not the tape. Never go by tape. You can see the vinyl thru the tape

[@ChristianLott28]

@@smo9090I have no idea what you mean

[@smo9090]

He didn’t match up the ends of the transfer paper. He matched up the two ends of vinyl. Then folded to make the center mark. Very common way to get your center.

[@smo9090]

I do agree he should have secured the art more though. It can move too easily with that little bit of tape.

[@creercreo]

Muchas gracias amigo

[@jasonenz4238]

How do you like the BROWN auto? I talked to the rep at ISS...seems like a decent press. Thanks for the great video :)

[@MrNenemott]

what font is that, it is beautiful

[@daniellemarie629]

It looks custom. Closest thing might be Bodoni although it doesn't have quite as much quirkiness as this. Domani might be a good substitute.

[@sanssucre9780]

the tuto is really cool, but the sound is so ugly. The mic is not pulled properly I think

[@kathyfann]

Where do we purchase these?

[@HarrisDecals]

Kathy if you are referring to the graphics, you can order your own large custom decals on our website www.harrisdecals.com

[@andretopy]

The camera guy accidentally squeegeed vinyl on the mic and didn't have a helper for a big job

[@xdesigncreativ8549]

That's not the good technic to apply :/

[@timaosborn]

Right!

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[@elitegraphx6362]

This is so much easier wet installing you won’t have a single bubble

[@frankmillerjr7631]

he needs a new camera guy

[@kevinerickson2595]

Pro audio muffel 🙉

[@davec8117]

I hope they didn't list the email address twice right on top of each other. That would look ridiculous.

[@phinsmagic]

The little “r” in air conditioning would drive me nuts

[@estherluis4946]

If you have nothing nice to say my God. Go fly a kite the man did an excellent job.

[@meadearble4949]

Wait! What?

[@ok-tq8gp]

man really just used scissors

[@nohandsdan9353]

Don't deflate them tires... Your height measurement might be off 1/64" or so haha

[@clausm1508]

Champion. :)

[@kingdomheist5964]

😂

[@MrMnj1193]

I would fire that audio guy...

[@gordonenquist36]

I gave this a thumbs down, NOT for your install, but for the graphic designers back at the computer. This is a big graphic, meant to be informative while parked or in traffic. The van surface is a given, use it. The biz name letters could have been better spaced (kerning) to avoid spanning the door crack. Also the features: plumbing, heating, air conditioning, could have been stacked in a larger font size for more emphasis.

[@kingdomheist5964]

I hope this is not an actual business... Im a professional wrapper & well I almost died and nearly def watching this lol

[@BlazshoNikolov]

THE SOUND ! THAT SH*** MICROPHONE! .... ..... How the hell did you posted it like that?! ... And why the heck did you cut "rs" ..? Those 2 mm nobody can see.

[@applet87]

Bad sound

[@pp-jh4ig]

umm, excuse me?

[@stephenmorrisonii855]

I bet women hire that plumber more than men....Interesting name. Would be good for a male escort service

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