Care & Installation Instructions Sticker

Welcome to our detailed guide on how to professionally apply stickers to your vehicle.

Follow the steps below to achieve a perfect result.

Step 1: Preparation

1.1 Cleaning: Start with a thorough cleaning of the vehicle to remove grease, dirt, dust and silicones. Use a mild cleaning agent, for example GS body cleaner or GS glass & window cleaner as well as water.

1.2 Drying: Allow the vehicle to dry completely to ensure the film has optimal adhesion.

Step 2: Positioning

2.1 Test placement: Place the sticker in the desired position without removing the protective film. Check the alignment and distance from other elements of the vehicle.

2.2 Using adhesive tape: Use tape to attach the sticker to one side to maintain its position.

Step 3: Attachment

3.1 Remove protective film: Carefully peel off the protective film from one side of the sticker.

3.2 Attach stickers: Now start placing the sticker with the transparent film facing down on a flat surface, then carefully peel off the white/checkered backing paper. (the flatter the better) Starting at the exposed side, press the decal slowly and evenly onto the vehicle using a squeegee or similar tool. Work from the center outwards to avoid air pockets.

3.3 Squeegee technology: Use the squeegee to apply the decal smoothly and without wrinkles. Run the squeegee over the decal in even strokes, working from the center to the edges.

Tip: If the motif does not come off the backing paper, simply place the backing paper back on the sticker and press the affected area firmly with your finger/squeegee.

Step 4: Remove the transfer film

4.1 Removing the transfer film: After the decal is firmly attached to the vehicle, carefully peel off the transfer film. Start at one corner and pull it back to a shallow angle.

4.2 Smoothing the edges: Check the sticker for possible edges or bubbles. If necessary, use the squeegee to smooth the decal again.

Step 5: Final work

5.1 Verification: Inspect the area of the vehicle to ensure the decal is properly applied and has no defects.

5.2 Sealing: To protect the sticker and extend its life, you can apply a clear sealant film. This protects the sticker from UV radiation and other environmental influences.

To guarantee a long lifespan of the stickers, you should note the following points:

The surface to be bonded must be free of grease, dust, dirt and silicone.
The adhesive film should be applied at temperatures between 8°C and 20°C.
The full adhesive strength develops within 24 hours if the adhesive instructions are followed.
Do not stick the sticker on hot paint or hot windows - this can cause bubbles to form.
If glued to surfaces that are too cold (8°C), it may happen that the film does not adhere properly and cannot develop its adhesive power.
Only visit the car wash after 3 days and if the window is glued, please do not scratch the sticker with the ice scraper!

Conclusion:

With these detailed instructions you can professionally apply your stickers to your vehicle. Follow each step carefully to achieve optimal results.

Don't forget to check your work and apply a sealer if necessary. For this we recommend, among other things, the GS quick seal .

If you have any further questions about bonding or the film properties, you can contact us at any time. Simply use our Contact form .