1.-To ensure that the decal is properly stuck to the transfer tape covering before installing the decal, take a squeegee(credit card works great) and press firmly over the whole surface of the face of the decal while it is still laying flat on the table. 2.- The most important step during decal installation is making sure the installation area is clean and dry. Make sure there is NO WAX, RAIN-X, COMPOUND, lint, dust, or other residue on the surface. Remove all wax, compound residue, car wash protectant, etc with PREP-SOL, laquer thinners, brake cleaner, 409, Fantastic, etc. After cleaning the surface, go over the surface with regular glass cleaner. Wipe it dry. All waxes, oils, and polish must be removed from the selected surface to insure that the decal will stick properly Make sure the area is at least 60° F and no hotter than 80° F. 3.- Temporarily place the decal in the desired location with two small pieces of masking tape (one on each upper corner of the decal) holding the decal to the selected surface. With a tape measure or yard stick, align the decal with the window or body section. 4.- Apply a long piece of masking tape along the top of the decal with approx. half of the tape on the decal and half on the selected surface. This will make a large hinged 'flap'. The hinged flap will make installation much easier. For long thin designs, you can cut the decal in half (up and down between the lettering) once it has been taped to create two flaps for even easier installation. 5.- OPTIONAL-DIVIDE UP THE DECAL To make installation easier for large or long decals, you can create several smaller flags out of the one large flap by cutting vertically up the decal. Using a pair of scissors or a razor blade, but be sure not to cut into the actual vinyl portion of the graphic. Once this is accomplished, you will have individual flaps instead of one whole surface to install. This option is only possible for decals that have space between letters. (Such as windshield decals that do not have connected script letters) 6.- Raising the large hinged 'flap', and begin to peel the wax paper backing off the decal (exposing the sticky side fo the decal). Be sure to only expose half of the decal. DO NOT ALLOW THE STICKY PART OF THE DECAL TO TOUCH THE SELECTED SURFACE. 7.- With the wax paper backing peeled half way downward, begin to apply the sticky side of the decal to the selected surface with the squeegee. Besure to use even strokes horizontally across the decal. ONLY APPLY THE FIRST HALF OF THE DECAL. The application squeegee should have a sharp even edge. The tool should be angled 45 degrees away from the center of the decal. This will keep bubbles from forming between the decal and the selected surface. 8.- Continue smoothing out the decal with long hoizontal strokes, starting at the top and working towards the bottom. Continue to remove the backing paper as needed. Only remove the wax paper backing as needed. The sticky side of the decal should be covered until installation. This will keep it from getting dirty and sticking to the selected surface prematurely. 9.- Once the entire sticky side of the decal is applied to the selected area, go over the decal with the application squeegee, with increasingly harder strokes. Then begin peeling the transfer tape covering the decal. The transfer tape covering is made of paper with a sticky backing. This must be removed after the decal is installed. The selected surface must be proper temperature for this tape to be removed easily. 10.- Finish removing the transfer tape covering, peeling from one side to the other. Any small bubbles can be removed using a small razor blade. Take the razor blade and poke a small hole in the vinyl at the sou Most bubbles will dissipate within 3 weeks of installation due to sunlight. (this is a extreme measure). CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your new vinyl decal is now installed! To keep it looking new, simply wash it whenever you wash the location where the sticker ise. You can apply wax or RainEx over the decal once it is applied. Your new decal will give you years of great looks. If you are in cold climate be careful when using an ice scraper on any surface where decals are applied. All of our products are custom made to order. There are no refunds, no exchanges and no returns on any of our products. If you destroy the decal during installation, we may offer you a replacement at a reduced cost. In order to qualify for a lower cost replacement, you must send us the damaged decal. Management reserves the right to modify this policy. We are including a small sticker for you to practice. Stkers.com team