The dry method as its name indicates does not use fluid but rather depends on the skill of the installer to correctly position the film.
Wet application vinyl.
What surfaces work with the vinyl wet method for example glass stainless steel certain types of plastic finished wood painted walls sealed tiles and porcelain are all non porous surfaces that are prone to bubbles.
Have you ever struggled in applying vinyl lettering with your craft projects.
The gelcoat surface was polished and are used rapid tac as a service prep and then they wet application fluid.
How to apply vinyl.
Use this technique when applying your vinyl lettering to a non porous surface such as glass metal acrylic glazed.
After application the excess was squeegee out from under the decals and everything was allowed to dry.
By wetting down the vinyl first you are able to reposition your graphics during application.
The wet applciation method helps with applying large decals and lineing them up straight by using a water dish soap application mix.
The only difference is the application of soapy water to the vinyl before application.
Do they come out crooked.
Now that you know when not to perform a wet application below is a step by step procedure for doing it the right way.
I used this product to apply drip molded vinyl lettering decals to the side of a boat.
The wet application method applies a vinyl graphic to a substrate by using a fluid to assist with positioning.
A step by step guide to the wet method.
The key to this method is keeping both your vinyls and your application surface wet.
If you have heard of this method by have been hesitant to try it dont worry i will let you in on a little secret this was my first time doing this and i was pleasently surprised at how easy it is to use.
The vinyl wet application works on non porous surfaces where there are no pores in the surface that can trap air or water.
Remember you cannot get the graphics too wet.
Whether you apply vinyl graphics dry or wet is largely a matter of personal preference.
Never apply vinyl to an acrylic sign face dry.
Or maybe just a little crumpled.
In this video we ll show you how to apply the vinyl in your craft projects perfectly every time.