How to Apply Large Vehicle Decals Using the Wet Method

[@GrandmaMeesh]

I don’t know why your video popped up in my feed, but maybe the Holy Spirit knew I needed it. 😂 I’ve literally avoided putting on my Jeep’s name for over a year now because when I tried once back then, I failed miserably and had to order new decals. This process looks much easier to do so I’ll try it out soon. Thank you!

[@KatieAdams]

Do it! I have faith in you!!

[@TheLilliana08]

Omg the patience you have for this is amazing. It came out great. Good job!

[@KatieAdams]

Thank you so much!

[@thomasbrueningiii6867]

Awesome! Watching the video and then reading the comments really boosted my confidence. Mines gonna be a lil more complicated cuz it's a tribal design but thank you so much for this. You have made so many ppl happy!

[@KatieAdams]

I am so glad that you found it helpful!

[@1RunnerDad]

Ma’am, you did a nice job! You’re very patient and you allow yourself to make mistakes without being upset. Also nice job on that! I wanna do this on my car now!

[@KatieAdams]

Thank you so much!

[@RastaRider]

Makes me feel more comfortable about installing my large checkered flag vinyl on my car door! Thanks for the upload. This will be my first time using the wet method and I think that will make it a little easier for me. Cheers from Florida 🤙🏼

[@KatieAdams]

Glad I could help!

[@oseasdagdag]

Good job well done. This video gives me more idea and confidence to do this myself instead of paying someone to do it for me.

[@KatieAdams]

Thanks! You can do it too!! I have faith in you.

[@mentalsmatter]

So glad there was the part where you had to fix something. Some videos it's like okay great you've done this a million times but I want to know how to do something where I have the opportunity and knowledge to fix something without having to scrap it all.

[@KatieAdams]

You are welcome. Glad you liked it!

[@mikepi660]

Nice patch info and how to do,,, thank you again dear,,,,

[@KatieAdams]

You are very welcome!

[@WazUpCuz]

So you telling me all I had to do was find this video to do it myself 😂 i was looking for people i can trust an it turnt out to be me 😂 ty so much...

[@KatieAdams]

You are so welcome!

[@rhaynehoropito]

Awesome work, patience of a saint

[@KatieAdams]

Thank you so much! 🤣

[@karlgilbert8255]

Great tutorial, I kinda messed up my bike & sled graphics, didn't want to mess up the quad too.. thanks!

[@KatieAdams]

Glad it helped!

[@campbellmarty36]

Looks great!! But honestly when I first saw it I thought that the White was part of it and it looked AWFUL!!! 🤣… didn’t realize it was the top layer!!!! Beautiful job Ma’am and beautiful Jeep!!!!👍👍👍

[@KatieAdams]

Thanks so much! 😂

[@campbellmarty36]

@@KatieAdams absolutely!!!👍

[@duranhumberto6322]

Who printed for you or you own your own printer

[@jnbargen5449]

You make it look so easy 😅 Thanks so much for the tutorial tho! First time I tried to decal my car it turned out not so great so hopefully using your strategy I’ll be able to make it look a little nicer :)

[@KatieAdams]

The first time is a bit difficult just be patient. The nice thing about the water/soap mixture is that you can move the decal around until you have the perfect placement.

[@tanman47756]

Thanks for the video, was very informative and I watched this before putting mine on.

[@KatieAdams]

Glad it helped

[@johnkuczmanski6012]

Looks great. I like how you repaired the nick.

[@KatieAdams]

Thanks!

[@firstnamelastname9230]

I love the glare you gave towards the dogs lol.

[@KatieAdams]

LOL! 🤣 😆

[@fabioferrari5945]

Fantastic job and so nice see a lady have passion for cars 🔝💯👍

[@KatieAdams]

Thank you so much!

[@w21wh6]

Looking great! Now I feel more confident in trying it my self. :) thank you!😆

[@KatieAdams]

You can do it!

[@1949mjable]

Very well explained, thank you. I feel ready to give it a go now.

[@KatieAdams]

Go for it!

[@phnbandera78003]

WOW!!! Amazing video! I always wanted to have a decal in my jeep; now I am encouraged. Thank you!...

[@KatieAdams]

You can do it!

[@kevinblank3844]

Thank you! Ive been wanting to put my own design on my car and this helped me a lot! You did a good job It turned out really well.

[@KatieAdams]

Thank you so much!

[@garyklinger5383]

Nice work, i installed decals on my Wrangler doors but never anything that big, looks great.

[@KatieAdams]

Thank you so much!!!!

[@rayogrady4349]

Your video was excellant. I recently laid down vinyl graphics. I watched your video several times. The graphics took a considerable amount of time. Of course i did flub in a few spots which i expected. If i didnt come across your video it would have been a disaster no doubt. Thanks again for the excellant tutoriol. Just a note this was my first time. Was i nervous......damn straight i was.

[@KatieAdams]

Great job!!! I flubbed in a few spots to so don't be to hard on yourself. You did it!!

[@carrow2250]

Two people would make this a lot easier. You did a really good job though, looks good!

[@KatieAdams]

Definitely! Two people would make it easier, but it can be done.

[@marygarcia6754]

Can any transfer tape be used for the wet method?

[@KatieAdams]

Great question Mary. I have only done it with the plastic/totally clear type. I haven't tried it with the transfer tape that is more papery, so I am not completely sure.

[@marygarcia6754]

@@KatieAdams i've done it with the paper one that is what i had seen that it had to be that kind so wanted to make sure the clear works just as well :-D

[@MrKeenaz]

Thank you for posting your video. I had no idea you can wet the sticky side with soap n water and it will still stick. I’ve been poking little pin holes in my bubbles. 🇦🇺

[@KatieAdams]

The soapy water trick is such a time saver! Glad I could help!

[@anthonybrown7959]

Beautiful lady. Nice work

[@KatieAdams]

Thank you!

[@sir-ed-detect7109]

thanks, im doing a large decal on my car and this helped me figure out the method.

[@KatieAdams]

Happy to help!

[@evilAshTheDog]

I'm impressed! Great video. I love that you made a little mistake and fixed it because - well - real life! I thought you were going to cut out a "mountain ridge" where that little hole was rather than trying to patch it, but either way, great job!

[@KatieAdams]

Thank you!

[@lifteddreamz5871]

Best video yet thank you

[@KatieAdams]

Thank you, I am so glad that you found it helpful.

[@wrongnumberjudy]

Thank you for your time🙂

[@KatieAdams]

My pleasure 😊

[@char_lene_]

Great tutorial! I noticed this video is 2 years old. Can you give an update on how the decal is doing or how long it lasted? My husband wants me to make him some decals for his work truck, and this video helped a lot! Thank you 🙏

[@KatieAdams]

I recently sold my jeep to get a new one, and I sold it with the decal still on it. There was very little damage to the decal, and I wist the car wash weekly. There was one tiny little part that tore off, but honestly you couldn't even notice. The decal was put on in June of 2021 and I sold the Jeep in May 2024, so almost 3 years!

[@char_lene_]

@KatieAdams Wow, it sounds like it worked out great! I'm going to give it a try with my husband's truck🤞 Thank you so much for the update 🥰

[@brittanylund3855]

How do you do the other side do you just flip the image?

[@KatieAdams]

Yes, that is exactly right. Just mirror the design.

[@TipToeNiccc]

I commented on the last video you made and i am so excited to put my designs on my motorcycle!! But however, im scared to work around the round parts of the bike 😅 the gas tank esp should be fun 😂

[@KatieAdams]

You can do it, just be patient with yourself and measure lots.

[@420sVeryOwn]

Loved the video! Now I think I'm ready to put my own decal on my car. Your video was the most helpful 😀☘️

[@KatieAdams]

Glad it was helpful!

[@theresapalino4769]

Can you use the soapy trick on wood projects as well??

[@KatieAdams]

I have never tried it on wood, but I don't think so. It would probably work, but you don't want the water to soak into the wood.

[@eduardomiranda8763]

Would vinyl decals like this work on a plastic tailgate like on a Honda Element?

[@KatieAdams]

Yes, they would work great for that!

[@PaOutcast]

Beautiful job!!

[@KatieAdams]

Thank you so much!

[@michelebrayton3560]

How did you make this decal so big?

[@KatieAdams]

Hello, I designed it on Cricut Design Space. I have another tutorial for that. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6fbpqagaJmkiKc

[@EJ3.16]

excellent thank you wondering if this method. works with oracal 651 vinyl ??? adding water too.....

[@KatieAdams]

Thank you! Yes, this wet method will work with Oracle 651 vinyl.

[@EJ3.16]

@@KatieAdams thank you appreciate it 👍🏻👍🏻

[@KatieAdams]

@@EJ3.16 You are so welcome

[@GoXplr]

Incredible job !!! I just got something similar and I’m scared shtless to attempt it on my new Jeep. What do you charge 😂

[@KatieAdams]

You can do it!

[@JuneBug_87]

How do you take it off ?

[@KatieAdams]

It is still on, so I haven't take it off. But it is just a sticker so you can peel up a corner and then pull it off no problem.

[@TiredDad1]

How long has the vinyl been on and how has it held up? Make it through winters and salt? What about summer? I know it expands and contracts different from the metal body of the car

[@KatieAdams]

I applied the decal in April of of 2021 and it is still going strong. There are a couple small nicks in the vinyl but for the most part it still looks really good. We have cold winters and hot summers and it is holding up well.

[@dougrichardson1980]

Do both paper and plastic transfer tapes work for this method or is there a preference for the wet application?

[@KatieAdams]

I haven't tried it with the paper transfer tape, so I am not completely sure.

[@nanasloves]

Thank you for showing the patch!

[@KatieAdams]

You are welcome!

[@michaelcweissman]

Great job! I suppose, were easier with the help of a second person. 🤙🤙🤙

[@KatieAdams]

Thank you so much. Yes, a second person would make it easier, although you'd still want to do the hinge method and hold the design with pieces of tape.

[@rickdee1000]

Good job! It looks good.

[@KatieAdams]

Thank you so much!

[@monicaw9820]

This is awesome! However I don’t have a heat gun. Will a blow dryer work?

[@KatieAdams]

It should, you just need something to dry the water. If it is super cold where you are I would also recommend waiting until it is warmer. The vinyl won't stick as well to a cold surface.

[@dragonspaw.blogspot4461]

It's been four years now. How does your sticker look today? How long did it take for the sun exposed adhesive to delaminate? TY for the great video! I'd be seriously impressed and would not expect more than ~4 years.

[@KatieAdams]

For the most part it is good, and it is still on my jeep. There is one tiny tiny little piece that ripped away but it didn't effect the design. Overall, I would say it has held up really well! And I even visit the car wash at least once a week.

[@dragonspaw.blogspot4461]

@@KatieAdams WOW! I'm amazed and impressed; thanks for the info!

[@KatieAdams]

@@dragonspaw.blogspot4461 You are welcome!

[@dragonspaw.blogspot4461]

@@KatieAdams Perhaps you could please share whose decals those were? TY!

[@KatieAdams]

@@dragonspaw.blogspot4461 I created them myself on my Cricut machine. Here is a video showing how I did that. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6fbpqagaJmkiKc

[@diklacohen5574]

😀😀😀You are a champion😀😀😀

[@KatieAdams]

🤣 Thank you! 😂

[@Pa_Dave]

Spray the vehicle AND the vinyl?

[@KatieAdams]

Yes, you want both sides to be wet.

[@mariarivera5903]

Great job!

[@KatieAdams]

Thank you so much!

[@ExtremelystrongforJesus]

Can it be done in cold weather or?

[@KatieAdams]

I would suggest waiting until warmer weather. Adhesive doesn't stick as well in cold situations.

[@ExtremelystrongforJesus]

@@KatieAdams what do you do when the edges come up? Or how do you keep them down? Ty

[@justinspirational]

Thanks for the video . Is there a link to this exact decal for purchase please?

[@KatieAdams]

The image isn't mine, it belongs to Cricut. You can find my project in Cricut Design Space here: design.cricut.com/#/landing/project-detail/6119e3600788a20001ad4986

[@tayyheartless]

Did you apply it just on that one side?

[@KatieAdams]

I applied the same decal to both sides of my Jeep.

[@tayyheartless]

@@KatieAdams nice 👍🏼 thank you also do you think it would look nice even if I applied just one to one side?

[@KatieAdams]

@@tayyheartless It totally depends on the look you are going for. I think it would be fine.

[@mcqueens4769]

well done, I l love your jeep. 😀

[@KatieAdams]

Thank you so much!! 👍

[@siberboada4031]

Beautiful job👍

[@KatieAdams]

Thank you! 😊

[@FromMetayou]

Yours turned out better than mine did lol well done

[@KatieAdams]

Thanks! It all takes a little bit of practice.

[@FromMetayou]

@@KatieAdams only one chance one car one graphic lol

[@KatieAdams]

@@FromMetayou I totally understand. :)

[@zemroybrown3562]

looking perfect

[@KatieAdams]

Thank you so much!!!

[@30tannika]

Looks good great job,,,i just brought some,,,hope mines turn out as good as yours??

[@KatieAdams]

You can do it!! Just be patient with yourself. It is a slow process.

[@regconrad7783]

Awesome job

[@KatieAdams]

Thank you!

[@AnnexF]

Great job!!

[@KatieAdams]

Thank you so much!

[@alexplays703]

Hi!! We tried this last night but the decal doesn't seem to be sticking!! Do you believe it may be because all of the water isn't out? We left it dry overnight and have applied a heat gun to it as well;; I'm about to be out and try the heat gun again and get out anymore water! But I mean today the decal seems to be lifting a bit when last night it wasn't Thanks regardless for the video!

[@KatieAdams]

Hmm, that is strange. How much water did you use? Just a couple of squirts of water shouldn't effect the stickiness. Did you cut the vinyl yourself, or did you buy it?

[@alexplays703]

@@KatieAdams We purchased the Vinyl;; my boyfriend watched this video and made the soap/water mixture himself. He sprayed about as much as you from what I could tell! I did notice though there was a lot of water still under the sticker so I squeezed it out today and applied my heat gun;; it's seeming to slowly stick now but I'm wondering if it's been delayed due to the cold weather! Before the decal was sticking to the front and wouldn't apply but now it's beginning to stick to the car when I lift it;; but there's still some pieces that when I lift are peeling up. But at least not it's not just entirely coming up. I'm hoping it just needs a little more time to dry is all!

[@KatieAdams]

@@alexplays703 It does sound like the weather played a factor. It can be more difficult for vinyl to stick to a cold surface.

[@ebonywhite6677]

Thank you for this

[@KatieAdams]

My pleasure!

[@MrHebrew1974]

Looks good!!!

[@KatieAdams]

Thank you so much!

[@jcotto_artworks]

hii, great video, super helpful, i just was wondering, what type of vinyl did you use, normal cricut vinyl or car wrap vinyl?

[@KatieAdams]

I used Cricut Permanent Vinyl.

[@user-ev2qo1hj1g]

Female Bob Ross. I like her 😊

[@chinothedreamgiver1629]

💯👌🏼

[@mostlikelywedoitservices6926]

On second half should have started from the middle. Way better control of the material.

[@KatieAdams]

Great tip! Thank you so much!

[@carlosllama9979]

Outstanding job I think it came out. Awesome question can you do mine and yes, I’m serious….

[@KatieAdams]

🤣 You can do it, I promise!

[@tokyodragonmasterlee409]

You are good sweetheart😋

[@KatieAdams]

Thank you 😋