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How to Install 3rd Brake Light Decal on your Mustang
Installation Time
15 minutes
Tools Required
- Spray bottle with soap & water mixture
- Plastic squeegee
Prep:
Clean car well to ensure good adhesion of the decal. Fill a spray bottle with a mixture of water and soap (we use baby shampoo), about 4 large drops per 32 oz. spray bottle of water. Be sure to install decal out of direct sunlight.
Step 1:
Begin by cutting the decal into two separate pieces.
Step 2:
Spray brake light lens with a generous amount of the soap and
Step 3:
Peel backing from “MUSTANG” or bottom decal exposing the adhesive.
Step 4:
Place decal over third brake light lens. Maneuver decal so it is in the center of the lens. Once you have the decal in its final posi-tion, remove all air bubbles by pushing them to the outer edges
Step 6:
After the solution has been squeegeed out from under the decal and the transfer tape has been wet for about ten minutes start to remove the tape. Pull the tape slowly at a sharp angle back away from the decal. It may help to put the squeegee behind the tape to apply pressure to the decal holding it tight against the tape; this will help the decal from lifting up with the tape. Take your time and go slow pulling the tape. Make sure the decal is dry enough underneath, if it lifts up carefully press it down and wait for it to dry more.
Step 7:
After the bottom part has thoroughly dried follow steps 2 through 6 for the top half
Step 8:
The upper decal will overlap the lower decal by about 1/16”. Make sure to fully seat the upper decal by using pressure with your finger to push it down over the lower decal as shown.
Once the tape is off you can use a squeegee (covered in a cloth that will not scratch the vinyl and keep the vinyl wet) if you need to, but at this point you may need to use a pin or needle to release any bubbles, squeegeeing on vinyl that has been stuck to the surface may wrinkle instead of moving air from underneath the vinyl.
On some products with complex surface curves you may use a hair dryer cautiously to help conform the decal Do not over heat it will shrivel or wrinkle.
Leave several hours, depending on climate, of dry time before cleaning car. Use a quick detailer in a spray bottle for the initial clean-ing then hand wash car waiting at least several days for the first time after drying. Do not power wash vinyl or wax vinyl.
