Cleaning & Applications Instructions
Cleaning Instructions
Routine washing is recommended for maximum performance. The following cleaning methods are recommended for vehicle safety markings:
- Wash with sponge, cloth or soft brush using water and detergent
- Automatic truck/car wash or standard high-pressure hand spray
- Maximum pressure-1200 PSI/ 80 bar
- Maximum water/wash solution temperature-140°F/ 60°C
- Minimum of 12 inches/ 30cm distance of cleaning jet(s) from markings.
- Cleaning wand or jets to be at no greater angle than 45 degrees from perpendicular to the marking surface
- When using metal brighteners, follow manufacturer’s recommendations for dilution
- Thoroughly rinse from markings after soaking vehicle.
Application Instructions
- Materials must be applied when the air temperature is between 15°C and 38°C to ensure proper adhesive bonding
- Apply sheeting to flat, clean, dry, wax-free, non-corroded and weather resistant surfaces
- All surfaces must be considered contaminated and must be cleaned of all grease, flaking paint, oil, dirt and dust using detergent and water
- Use a clean towel and Isopropyl Alcohol, or similar cleaner, to wipe the surface before application
- Applications are not recommended over irregular shaped framework, bolts, large rivets, hinges or welded joints
- Establish a reference line for the tape
- Peel back a section of the release liner and fold back on itself, being careful not to touch the exposed adhesive
- Align the beginning of the tape with your reference line and lightly tack the tape in place
- Continue down the side of the vehicle, removing the liner as you go
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- When you have completed a length, use a squeegee and ensure firm overlapping strokes (hand rubbing is not enough)
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- Use a blade or hollow punch to cut around rivets and between joints of body panels
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- If using 3MTM Diamond GradeTM Vehicle Marking Film Series 987 Peel off the top layer of film.
- Do not overlap sheeting
- Allow 72 hours before washing.
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