But always test a sample of your clear paint with a sample decal first.
What to spray on vinyl stickers to position before drying.
With your spray bottle mix a solution of 4 5 drops of joy ivory etc.
Fresh paint can also cause problems.
In one pint of water.
Reflective vinyl should be applied on a dry surface.
Spray the surface on the left side with water or application fluid we recommend the application fluid.
Those who are still learning need the flexibility that wetting solutions can offer.
Likewise if you use soap and water and do not clean it off adequately then you could be leaving a thick layer of soap residue on the substrate.
Experts recommend allowing at least three weeks to pass before adhering film to paint that has been oven dried or baked.
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.
You want to make sure that your vinyl adheres well and that nothing comes up with the transfer paper.
There are three ways that you can seal craft projects including those with vinyl.
A clear coat or several can add pristine uniform gloss.
Outgassing can also occur in some plastics and insufficiently dried paints resulting in adhesive failure of vinyl films applied over them.
Do not spray water or application fluid when using reflective vinyl.
Peel the decal with the transfer masking tape up off of the paper backing.
Rim caps or tiny applications or your decals have fine details such as a die cut vinyl decal that might otherwise catch on it s sharp corners.
Those are a spray sealer like polyurethane polyacrylic spray dishwasher safe mod podge or an epoxy.
Now carefully spray a mist of water on the area you want to place the decal and on the sticky side of the decal.