Curved Vinyl Decal Application

Apply the vinyl decal.

Curved vinyl decal application.

Turn a hairdryer or heat gun to a low setting and run the device several inches or centimeters above the surface of the sticker. Apply transfer tape to the vinyl. Starting from one side of the design use your fingers to apply the tape or paper to the vinyl and its backing a little bit at a time. Wanting some tips on how to apply vinyl to a curved surface.

Then apply heat with a heat gun or hairdryer if necessary heat causes the vinyl to soften which allows for even more play. This type of decal is a little uncommon and should not be confused with water slide decals or vinyl self adhesive decals. I generally recommend straight decals if for a top front windshield of vehicle. Peel the adhesive backing from the tape or paper.

If you choose curve just remember the height is total height from highest point in the decal to the lowest. Wet self adhesive decals. To start on the other side remove. Wet self adhesive decals have adhesive on the rear of the decal which when wet with water allows the decal to be moved into the correct position before carefully wiping away any access water.

I hadn t realized how different it was to apply vinyl to a flat surface and the result was a bit of a wonky flop. Don t be discouraged if your sticker isn t adhering properly to a curved edge or surface like a car bumper. Now you have one side completely done. Cut a strip of transfer tape or contact paper so it is the same size as the vinyl backing.

Applying vinyl to a surface with curved aspects can be tricky. The decal size will be measured in total height not height of the letter. A curved arched decal is not always best. I still remember the first time i tried to apply vinyl to a mug.

Heat curved vinyl stickers with a blow dryer to make them stick.