Decal Application Kit Contents
The Decal Application Kit gives you everything you need to install vinyl decals and vinyl lettering the right way, the first time. Clean the surface, measure and mark your placement, spray on application fluid, and squeegee your decal down smooth without bubbles or wrinkles. One kit covers prep, positioning, and application from start to finish.
Each Decal Application Kit Includes:
- 1 Squeegee
- 1 X-Acto Knife
- 1 Two ounce Tac Fluid spray bottle (Application Fluid)
- 1 Twelve foot tape measure
- 2 Marking Pencils (1 blue & 1 white)
- 2 Lint free alcohol wipes
How Each Tool Helps Your Installation
Lint Free Alcohol Wipes
A clean surface is the most important step of any decal installation. These wipes remove dust, oils, and cleaning residue that can stop your decal from sticking properly. Use them on glass, metal, painted surfaces, and plastic before you apply anything.
Tape Measure
The twelve foot tape measure helps you measure your window, wall, vehicle, or other flat smooth surface so your decal lands exactly where you want it, straight and centered.
Marking Pencils
Use the blue and white pencils to mark your measurements directly on the surface. The two colors give you a visible mark on both light and dark surfaces, and they work on glass, metal, and plastic.
Tac Fluid Application Spray
Application fluid lets you reposition your decal during installation and helps prevent bubbles and wrinkles. Spray the surface, place your decal, then squeegee the fluid out from the center toward the edges.
Squeegee
The squeegee presses your decal firmly onto the surface and pushes out trapped fluid and air for a smooth, professional finish.
X-Acto Knife
Helpful if you ordered multiple designs grouped onto one large decal and need to cut them apart, or if you need to split a large decal into separate sections for different windows.
Technical Details
- Application Fluid: 2 oz Tac Fluid bottle with thumb pump sprayer
- Fluid Coverage: Installs approximately twelve 5" x 5" decals when following our application directions
- Tape Measure Length: 12 feet
- Marking Pencils: 1 blue and 1 white, for visible marks on both light and dark surfaces
- Wipes: 2 lint free alcohol wipes for surface prep
- Compatible Surfaces: Flat, smooth surfaces like glass, painted metal, and plastic
Working With Large Decals
The two ounce Tac Fluid bottle in this kit is sized for small and medium installations. For larger decals, we recommend adding a larger bottle of Decal Application Fluid. The kit's thumb pump sprayer becomes tiring on big jobs, while the larger bottle uses a squeeze spray that covers more surface in less time.
Not sure if your decal counts as large? Multiply your decal's width by its height to get its size in square inches. If your decal is larger than 250 square inches, the larger application fluid bottle will make your installation faster and easier.
Decal Application Kit FAQs
Do I need this kit to install my decal?
At minimum, we recommend a squeegee and application fluid for vinyl decals and lettering. The full kit adds the measuring, marking, cutting, and surface prep tools that make placement easier and more accurate, especially on larger or multi piece designs.
What surfaces does this kit work on?
The tools in this kit work on flat, smooth surfaces like glass, painted metal, and plastic. The marking pencils and alcohol wipes are safe for all of these surfaces.
What is Tac Fluid?
Tac Fluid is our application fluid. It lets you slide your decal into position before it bonds and helps you squeegee out bubbles for a smooth finish.
Is one kit enough for my project?
One kit handles most installations. The two ounce fluid bottle installs about twelve 5" x 5" decals. For decals over 250 square inches, add a larger bottle of application fluid.
Why does the kit include an X-Acto knife?
Many customers group several designs into one large decal to save money, then cut them apart before installing. The knife is also useful when splitting a large decal across multiple windows.
