How to install decals the easy proper way with no air bubbles!

Here is the wet method used to apply larger stickers/decals to eliminate air bubbles.

[@pandasrelaxingmusic2203]

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

[@EricHedden]

Good video. Short and to the point. Thank you.

[@kimmacgregor02]

The best instructional video I could find on this subject - well articulated & straight to the point.

[@Erstwhile.Freeman]

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]

Absolutely correct, that's what I use as well.

[@timothylee2772]

​@@TepcoCycleRepairDoes it work with small stickers?

[@TepcoCycleRepair]

@@timothylee2772 Yes it will.

[@Recklesshade]

Thank you for being so brief and straight forward. Glad i found this tutorial.

[@jonperry4657]

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]

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.

[@UpToNoGood83]

Excellent video. I didn't know how to do that till I watched this video. Cheers!

[@kingleonidas9672]

Had no idea you could do this. Thanks a bunch

[@a.r.r.5626]

Great video. Worked like a charm for my 2015 Tundra SR5 decals.

[@troyp5208]

About to do this with a 3 foot decal 😳 A lil nervous. Good video!

[@TepcoCycleRepair]

Use plenty of spray and you will be fine!

[@jdleestirringthepot6421]

@@TepcoCycleRepair what is the spray solution ? water and what?

[@TepcoCycleRepair]

@@jdleestirringthepot6421 A few drops of dawn dishwashing liquid detergent.

[@billc8886]

Same here but my Blazer is painted with bed liner all over the outside. Already failed twice with dry method

[@supersamsports1977]

Awesome...... It worked I was the air bubble king before learning this. Thanks 👍👍

[@SPADE550]

This method works. I messed up trying someone else method. But this on it was on the money. I installed on my motorcycle.

[@paulintile]

Great video, short no BS and included everything I needed to know. Cheers

[@aarongriffith8918]

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!

[@MrMicklethal]

Excellent!! I'm getting ready to put flame decals on my Lawn Tractor & this helps a lot.

[@marklanese5594]

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]

Yeah, you only get one shot trying it dry. Don't be afraid to use to much spray.

[@gyffjogofl7676]

I'm doing my bobcat too!

[@robin.watermelon]

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 🙌

[@layereight3289]

Bought some Carbon Fiber look vinyl strip decals to protect the door sill on my car. This looks very helpful.

[@markymark903]

Good video...thanks.. I can't seem to even get smaller stickers on without bubbles.

[@dennisrainwater8187]

Very helpful Tim! Why had the 'wet application' method not occurred to me?? Great tutorial! :)

[@deresolute1061]

That’s very interesting. I had no idea I could use a wet method. Whole new ball game

[@jamesfrost5261]

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]

Thanks, good stuff!

[@coryg7154]

Nice. Like waterslide transfers

[@BusyDoingNothin]

Excellent video

[@aPeXaSsHoLe]

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]

Correct, I usually just use a couple of drops of Dawn dish soap. Thanks for watching!

[@MrMicklethal]

They charge way too much for application fluid when a few drops of dish soap (Dawn) mixed in water works just as well.

[@layereight3289]

@@TepcoCycleRepair How many drops per how much water?

[@timmygressler7468]

@@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

[@texasN1836]

I'll have to try this. I just bought an old z71 that has been repainted

[@letoatreides9512]

Awesome video

[@MrSims-ky2ne]

Great tutorial, thanks for sharing! Liked

[@MichaelJones-tb5sg]

Thanks for the tutorial !!!!

[@TomA-sn7hj]

Can you use soap an water for the solution

[@TepcoCycleRepair]

Yes

[@bcain5823]

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]

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]

Don't the water stop it from sticking from the adhesive on back?

[@TepcoCycleRepair]

Only until you squeegee it out

[@Adam-jx7eq]

@@TepcoCycleRepair good to know thanks for great video

[@jimquantic]

Just water? And it still sticks when dry? Clay bar, polish, wax right over it? Thanks. PS Put down on unwaxed surface?

[@TepcoCycleRepair]

Clean, unwaxed surface, water with a few drops of dish detergent, I used dawn.

[@oscarchavez927]

Thank you! This helped me out a lot

[@TepcoCycleRepair]

Awesome, glad I could help. Thanks for watching!

[@kendall.jenner]

Thank you!!

[@Panzerlang]

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]

Just a spray bottle of water and a 1/2 teaspoon of dish soap or baby shampoo.

[@manny3549]

What is the spray that we should use? Is that watwr wirh something else?

[@TepcoCycleRepair]

Water with a few drops of dish washing liquid like dawn.

[@darktoadone5068]

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]

Yes, you can use water with a few drops of dish detergent, works great!

[@darktoadone5068]

@@TepcoCycleRepair It worked great, just got done putting it on, to bad I can't post a pic.

[@UTPP]

Good video, so this method doesn't effect the glue on the sticker?

[@TepcoCycleRepair]

Absolutely not.

[@gee1363]

Can method be used for decals four times the size?

[@TepcoCycleRepair]

Absolutely.

[@gotaigo]

Nice

[@jjustice7429]

Can you use same method putting a new vinyl decal on the oval ford grill emblem?

[@TepcoCycleRepair]

Usually small decals I put on dry. But as long as you can squeegee the water/soap mix out then yes.

[@jjustice7429]

@@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.

[@GTNBY2]

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]

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.

[@nunyabitnezz2709]

Is it just water that you spray on the clean surface?

[@TepcoCycleRepair]

Water with some drops of Dish detergent.

[@desireddesignsyoungstown7529]

What is the stuff your spraying to make it wet composed of? I was told its simply just water and soap.

[@TepcoCycleRepair]

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]

@@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!

[@chadrickwilson]

What is the measurements for where the emblem needs to be installed?

[@TepcoCycleRepair]

Sorry I don't remember, I just looked for one parked at a used car lot and asked to measure it.

[@juliansaiz5714]

This method saved my ass on putting on a. Window banner lmao

[@TepcoCycleRepair]

Sweet! Thanks for watching!

[@sideways8films488]

Do you have the link you ordered these from?

[@TepcoCycleRepair]

No sorry, it's been a while and I believe I got it off Ebay.

[@teddsandman5536]

Does anyone know how to ask a question to the gentleman who made this video? Thank you.

[@TepcoCycleRepair]

You can email me. Go to my about page.

[@ryansadecky3339]

Does this method work when applying decals to plastic??

[@TepcoCycleRepair]

Yes, same method.

[@fpsgamingpcs6921]

Can I use regular dish soap and water?

[@TepcoCycleRepair]

Yes just a few drops is all you need. That's what I normally use, dish soap and water.

[@stogierogy]

What is the solution in the bottle and can you use water?

[@TepcoCycleRepair]

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.

[@beachlifesoy2253]

Does the wet method not dilute the adhesive on the decal?

[@TepcoCycleRepair]

No is does not. It's very similar to tint application.

[@danielwalker2874]

How come I tried this after letting my decal dry for an hour and squeegeeing it just peeled off like a wet napkin? 😬

[@TepcoCycleRepair]

It's probably a paper based decal, not for outside use.

[@thatpaulschofield]

You want a vinyl decal.

[@carlovillamonte7233]

Can you do this with vynil wrap?

[@TepcoCycleRepair]

I don't see why not. Although I haven't tried it.

[@Baconterrain]

Doesnt it lose it's stick??

[@TepcoCycleRepair]

Baconterrain no not at all!

[@elbronco5402]

Where can i buy a squeegie?

[@TepcoCycleRepair]

Any auto parts store should have them, if not look for an auto body supply shop.

[@2aoutlaw946]

What is that your spraying on the sticker and truck?

[@TepcoCycleRepair]

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]

@@TepcoCycleRepair Ok, is dawn dish washing liquid soap required, .... or can I just use plain tap water in a spray bottle ?

[@TepcoCycleRepair]

@@2aoutlaw946 use some type of dish liquid, it helps it slide and stops it from sticking to soon.

[@59plexi]

does windex work too?

[@TepcoCycleRepair]

I've never tried it. Not sure it would be slippery enough..

[@porkchop1343]

Can I just use water?

[@TepcoCycleRepair]

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]

Tepco Cycle Repair thank you

[@shadeynate1569]

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]

@@shadeynate1569 yeah you only need like 3-4 drops per spray bottle.

[@s999geo]

👍💪

[@darioalcala6995]

Do u only add water ?

[@TepcoCycleRepair]

No, water with a few drops of dish detergent.

[@darioalcala6995]

@@TepcoCycleRepair thnk u

[@RyDoggys]

Installing what now?

[@gal3xystar]

Me who just wiped down my car and put it on: XD

[@SuperKiller177]

Can you do this with windex?

[@TepcoCycleRepair]

Never tried Windex but I guess you could.

[@sedunk7511]

Does this way eliminate bubbles? Thx

[@TepcoCycleRepair]

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.

[@therealmccoy5433]

I would have left the tape on till finished ...

[@therealmccoy5433]

And it's not even on straight ... No one sees it ?

[@TepcoCycleRepair]

@@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]

@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]

@Dave Smith oh gotcha, after the first squeegee wipe it won't move unless you force it.

[@Davoutay]

Alcohol is what you clean the paint with. You will hate yourself if you use laquer thinner.

[@TepcoCycleRepair]

Nah, I've used automotive lacquer thinner on urethane paint for over 30 years.

[@danieljuang914]

who also saw the tail of the dog :D

[@TepcoCycleRepair]

I miss that dog, she was a good one.

[@mauroromagnoli4920]

S

[@DarkHorseParatrooper]

Large lol. That's tiny.

[@TepcoCycleRepair]

Ok, let's say larger than one you can just peel and stick dry. Thanks for watching!

[@Ac22768]

Air bubbles go away on their own, by the way. It may take a while, but the air escapes.

[@proudveteran4696]

Blumbug super Jew tuesday

[@alkeenroienarrefmacalangco9922]

Amateur😂

[@johncalkins429]

Great job, what can you use besides the product you have, can you ise windex or soap and water? Thanx!!

[@TepcoCycleRepair]

Yes, a couple drops of dish detergent in a spray bottle is what I usually use.