Flip Hinge

1
Flip Hinge

• Now flip back text until the edge of the hinge
  is visible leaving it stuck down on the surface.

2
Remove Backing Paper

• Now remove backing paper from vinyl text, do this
  slowly and with care, the idea is to leave the
  text stuck to the application tape discarding the
  heavy non adhesive back paper. (keep it for later)

3
Prepare to Lay

• Once backing is free keep hold of the non hinge
  side of text , keeping it held taught to avoid
  folding up on its self, bring it over to a height
  of roughly 2 cm above surface opposite the hinge
  end and hold it there where you will see both
  sets of alignment marks starting to line up .

4
Lay The Text

• Now its time to lay the text on to the surface.
  If your are applying larger texts (bigger than 50
  mm or so) it is recommended to use a fine spray
  mist of water onto the back of the text before
  laying it down to help with the elimination of
  creases and bubbles (A NORMAL HOUSEHOLD SPRAY
  BOTTLE IS FINE) do this now before applying text.
  Using an applicator such as an old credit card
  or similar (a proper applicator will be provided
  on request) in your free hand whilst still
  holding the text in your other hand, begin by
  working your way toward the opposite side of your
  text by gradually laying down in a back n
  forward motion with the applicator across the
  application tape as you go, take your time as
  only practise will gain your confidence to get it
  done quickly without ruining the job. Once done
  you should see all your alignment marks come
  together ensuring perfect alignment.

5
Remove Application Tape

• Now its time to remove the application tape from
  the text. The idea is to leave the text behind on
  the surface discarding the application tape. Go
  over the text again with your applicator to make
  sure the text is firmly stuck down, If youve
  used a water mist you may need to wait 5 or
  10mins for text to dry out, then carefully peel
  back a corner of the application tape and peel
  back over the text until all is removed, its best
  to keep the application tape almost flat on the
  surface whilst removing it, this help to prevent
  the text wanting to stay on its application tape
  rather than the surface you want it on.