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How to install your decals

Every order arrives cut, weeded, and pre-masked with transfer tape — ready to apply. Use the wet method for large or precise placements, the dry method for quick small jobs.

WET METHOD · recommended

For large & precise jobs

  1. Clean the surface with soapy water, then rubbing alcohol. Let dry.
  2. Mix a few drops of dish soap into a spray bottle of water.
  3. Mist the hull and the decal's adhesive side lightly.
  4. Position the decal — the fluid lets you slide it into place.
  5. Squeegee from the center out, pushing fluid and bubbles to the edges.
  6. Let cure 1 hour, then slowly peel the transfer tape at a sharp angle.
DRY METHOD · quick

For small lettering

  1. Clean and fully dry the surface.
  2. Tape the top edge of the decal as a hinge to set position.
  3. Peel the backing away from the transfer tape at an angle.
  4. Lower the decal and squeegee firmly from the hinge outward.
  5. Peel the transfer tape back slowly at a sharp angle.
  6. Press down any lifted edges with the squeegee.
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