Applying Vinyl Decals
 

When applying vinyl decals can you use Windex? Or should I use Rapid Tac? I only have one decal. Hate to pay 15 Plus dollars for one application.
Thanks

chopperman

RE: Applying Vinyl Decals
 

Use Windex. It works great for positioning the decal. When you have the decal in place squeegee the windex out from under it. Allow the decal to dry for 24 hours before subjecting it to fuel, exhaust, of the wind of flight.

Ken

RE: Applying Vinyl Decals
 

I found that this process works very well. When I first did it I sprayed to much windex on and it was hard to get the bubbles out. I then started using less and taking my hand with latex gloves on and smoothing out the windex before I applied the decal. Worked great. Thanks Ken for the video that showed you using that technique.

RE: Applying Vinyl Decals
 

You can also use plain water with a few drops of dish soap in it

RE: Applying Vinyl Decals
 

Thanks for the quick reply. I was going to clear coat my plane with Top Flite Clear Coat. Can I spray over the decal?
Thanks

chopperman

RE: Applying Vinyl Decals
 

I would assume you can use top flite clear over vinyl, but can't say for sure. What I can say is that I have shot PPG clear over sign vinyl and it works fine. My only concern would be that the coats are different chemisty. If you used a liquid for positioning, let that sucker dry really good, like a week, before sealing it with a clear coat.