Supplies needed: squeegee, snap-off cutting knives, hair dryer,  scissors, wax and grease  remover and paper towels.

Air and vehicle temperature should be between 60 and 90 degrees.

• Wash and dry vehicle.  Make sure vehicle is dry around all edges.
• Wipe with wax and grease remover- such as Dupont Prep-sol,  3M Adhesive Cleaner or Sherwin Williams R7K156 and R7K158  (alcohol-based cleaners are not recommended ) Make sure you clean all the edges and corners!
• Check size and fit of all the pieces.  You will want to cut the side pieces for the front and rear quarter panels and cab.  If you don’t have everything you need, give us a call.  We will be happy to get it for you.
• Each piece should be a little larger than the area it’s being applied to so that you can come back and trim off the excess.
• With larger pieces of vinyl it will be helpful to have another person to hold the other side.
• Once you have your piece ready to put on, have your helper take one side and pull the backing off about a foot or two, then crease the paper backing down flat out of the way.  Take care not to let the sticky side fold over on itself.  If this does happen, slowly peel it apart.
• Hold the corners and position it, then gently stick it across the top.  With your squeegee, work with medium to light pressure from the center outward and keeping a little tension on the bottom of the piece with your other hand.  Use overlapping squeegee strokes to be sure you don’t miss any areas.
• When you reach where the backing has been creased,  just pull it down some more and keep going.
• Once you have your vinyl on, lay your cutting blade flat on the edge and trim.
• You can then go back with heat from your hair dryer and firm pressure to set the vinyl.

Note:   Put the sides, hood and tailgate on first, then the support columns around the windows and finally the roof edge.  The pieces should overlap a little, like shingles on a roof.

Note:  When working around door handles and raised brand emblems, cut an “x” over the emblem so the vinyl will lay flat.  Then come back and finish around the emblem.

Note:  Mossy Oak Graphics is a 3M Controltac material, which means you can pull it apart, lift it off and try it again!  Everyone will have to lift it back up from time to time.  Just gently put your clean hand under it and lift it up.

Note:  Mossy Oak Graphics uses only 3M cast vinyl which has superior stretchability when heated to conform over complex contours and into channels.  Most vehicles have channels, so as you are installing, push the vinyl into these areas, then go back with heat from your hair dryer and work it in again.

Note:  Relief cuts are necessary around compound curves(curves that are in two directions, like the front and rear corners of your vehicle.)  To get the vinyl to lay flat you will need to make small cuts where the material wants to wrinkle, then overlap the vinyl pieces and the cuts will disappear.

Note:  Mossy Oak Graphics 3M cast vinyl has air release technology, which means that trapped air bubbles will escape as you work the vinyl down with your squeegee.  Sometimes you will get a large air bubble trapped.  There are two things you can do, lift the material gently back up or put a pin hole in it to let the air escape.  Using overlapping squeegee strokes starting from the center and working outward will eliminate air bubbles.

Application for graphics with pre-mask over them

Pre-mask:  The clear layer put over the graphic to keep vinyl in place during the install.

Supplies needed: squeegee, snap-off cutting knife, hair dryer, scissors, wax and grease remover and paper towels.

• Wash and dry vehicle.  Make sure vehicle is dry around all edges.
• Air and vehicle temperature should be between 60 and 90 degrees.
• Wipe with wax and grease remover- such as Dupont Prep-sol,  3M Adhesive Cleaner or Sherwin Williams R7K156 and R7K158  (alcohol-based cleaners are not recommended ) Make sure you clean all the edges and corners!
• Check size and fit of all the pieces.  If you don’t have everything you need, give us a call.  We will be happy to get it for you.
• With larger pieces of vinyl it will be necessary to have another person to hold the other side.
• Once you have your piece ready to put on, have your helper take one side and pull the backing off about a foot or two, then crease the paper backing down flat out of the way.  Take care not to let the sticky side fold over on itself.  If this does happen, slowly peel it apart.
• Hold the corners and position it, then gently stick it across the top.  With your squeegee, work with medium to light pressure from the center outward and keeping a little tension on the bottom of the piece with your other hand.  Use overlapping squeegee strokes to be sure you don’t miss any areas.
• When you reach where the backing has been creased, just pull it down some more and keep going.
• Once the vinyl is on if you have any trimming do that now, then go back with heat from your hair dryer and firm pressure to set the vinyl.
• Now to remove the pre-mask layer that is over the graphic, just peel up the top edge and slowly pull it down.  Note: As you’re removing the pre-mask keep your hands close to the graphic pulling it slowly right back over itself.

Note:  Mossy Oak Graphics uses only 3M cast vinyl which has superior stretchability when heated to conform over complex contours and into channels.  Most vehicles have channels, so as you are installing, push the vinyl into these areas, then go back with heat from your hair dryer and work it in again.

Note:  Relief cuts are necessary around compound curves(curves that are in two directions, like the front and rear corners of your vehicle.)  To get the vinyl to lay flat you will need to make small cuts where the material wants to wrinkle, then overlap the vinyl pieces and the cuts will disappear.

Note:  Mossy Oak Graphics 3M cast vinyl has air release technology, which means that trapped air bubbles will escape as you work the vinyl down with your squeegee.  Sometimes you will get a large air bubble trapped.  There are two things you can do, lift the material gently back up or put a pin hole in it to let the air escape.  Using overlapping squeegee strokes starting from the center and working outward will eliminate air bubbles.

Note:  Mossy Oak Graphics uses only 3M cast vinyl which has superior stretchability when heated to conform over complex contours and into channels.  Most vehicles have channels, so as you are installing, push the vinyl into these areas, then go back with heat from your hair dryer and work it in again.

Indoor Graphic Installation Instructions

• Wipe down your selected surface with a lint-free cloth.
• Remove your graphic from its package, lay it face up on a flat surface, and leave it for at least 30 minutes to allow material to flatten.
• If your graphic is 4’ x 4’ or larger, it is recommended that you have another person assist you in the application.
• Slowly and carefully peel away the excess vinyl around your graphic.
• Start at one end of the graphic and slowly peel off the backing paper.  Take care not to let the adhesive fold over on itself.  If this happens, slowly peel it apart to avoid damaging the adhesive or tearing the graphic.
• Once the graphic is completely removed from the backing, begin applying it to your surface.  If you have purchased a full photo with straight edges, you’ll want to start with the top edge to ensure it is level, then smooth downward.  If you have purchased a cut-out, it is generally best to start in the middle and smooth your way out to the edges with the palm of your hand.  Have your helper hold the portion of the graphic you are not ready to apply away from the surface.
• Remember that Mossy Oak Graphics Indoor Wall Graphics are removable, so if your graphic is not where desired, carefully remove it from the wall and begin the application process again.
• Once your graphic is in place, rub it firmly across the entire surface to secure it in place.