Should You Spray Water When Applying Car Stickers?
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Car stickers are decals applied to cars, motorcycles, and other vehicles for aesthetic purposes. It is recommended to spray water when applying car stickers for the following reasons: 1. Reason one: To reduce the formation of bubbles during application, which can affect the appearance. 2. Reason two: Spraying water prevents static attraction, reduces the adhesive's stickiness, and makes it easier to adjust the position. The classification of car stickers is as follows: 1. Sports stickers: Mainly referring to racing stickers, which vary depending on the type of race (circuit or rally) and the vehicle used. 2. Modification stickers: These are theme stickers specially designed by various modification manufacturers for exhibition or promotion of new products on display vehicles, often colorful and eye-catching. 3. Full-color car stickers: Featuring gradient color effects, capable of printing photos, product renderings, etc., mostly used for large-scale full-body car stickers.
When helping my younger brother apply new car decals the other day, I realized how crucial the water spraying step really is. First, spray a layer of soapy water on the car body - this allows the decal to slide into perfect position during application. I've seen friends attempt dry application, only to end up with misaligned decals they had to peel off or edges that wrinkled with trapped air bubbles. The water layer also prevents adhesive residue; the decal bonds naturally as the moisture evaporates. Remember to use clean tap water with just two drops of pH-neutral dish soap - avoid excessive suds. Overcast days are ideal for application since direct sunlight causes water to evaporate too quickly, making positioning difficult. Finally, use even pressure when squeegeeing out the water to prevent scratching the surface.
