What is the difference between a Sticker and a Decal?
Typically the term decal refers to a vinyl die-cut/plotter-cut one color sitcker. The term Sticker typically refers to a multi-color screen printed or dye sublimated product. San Diego Sticker however uses these two terms interchangeably with one another.
What types of decals and stickers do you sell?
At this time San Diego Sticker only sells vinyl plotter-cut stickers/decals. We do have the capability to do multiple colors per design. When interested, we recommend that the multiple colors do not overlap. This gives a clean elegant look to the design. All "Sticker" products on the SD Sticker website are vinyl plotter cut window decals.
How to Apply a Vinyl Sticker
1. It is necessary that the surface that you will be applying the decal is clean and completely dry.
2. Using either a squeegee or credit card rub over clear transfer tape to ensure decal will transfer with tape.
3. Align decal on outside of window so that it is in the exact location you would like it and place a strip of masking tape across the top of the decal or mark along the top and sides. This will ensure it stays in correct location.
4. Lift decal and pull away the white backing paper a few inches at a time. Make sure the lettering sticks to the transfer tape and not the protective backing paper. An exacto knife can be used to ease stray designs back into place. You can re-apply the backing paper lightly to the sticker leaving an inch or so of sticky transfer tape on the top which you may use for alignment.
5. Use credit card or other object with a smooth edge to apply the design. Do not let the bottom of decal touch the surface prematurely. Use overlapping strokes to apply starting at the top center and working down and toward each edge. Once applied rub over surface of entire decal with credit card to ensure application.
6. Remove clear transfer tape by carefully pulling at a 180 angle. If the design begins to pull up with the transfer tape, it has not been applied firmly enough. Using your squeegee, go over the design again with firm overlapping strokes then once again attempt to remove the transfer tape. Do not pull out when removing the transfer tape. Pull directly down or directly up.
You may contact us at info@sdsticker.com