How to glue ORACAL

Self-adhesive film ORACAL found wide application in many areas of formicella due to the unique properties of the coating, and easy to use. It is often used in advertising technologies, starting from the information signs inside the buildings to huge outdoor structures. The color palette of the film offers not only color but also texture of the coating. It can be brushed smooth, shiny patent, simulating metallic coating or even a reflective surface of the film. ORACAL need to glue with the features of applying vinyl films.

You will need

• Detergent
• The solvent
• Raquel

Instruction

1. Prepare material by applying a film. Place it on a completely flat plane. In the case of worn-out materials abrade the top layer of dust, old paint and rust. The remnants of the contamination remove with detergent, then wipe with a solvent to degrease the surface.
2. On the prepared surface, put ORACAL, separating the protective film, and moistening the adhesive side with the solution of water with addition of mild detergent.
   Unroll the tape gradually, pressing a doctor blade, and expelling air bubbles remaining between substrate and film. Try not to stretch the vinyl in this case, to avoid future deformation of the coating.
3. To accelerate the setting time, while not high temperatures, dry the surface with a Hairdryer.
   
   Leave the finished design to dry and the adhesion of the adhesive in a warm room for a few hours.
   
   Avoid sudden temperature changes at this time.