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2. Saturate a clean paper towel with the isopropyl alcohol and water solution.
3. Wipe the cowl with the saturated towel followed immediately with a lint‑free towel before the solution evaporates.
NOTE: Isopropyl alcohol evaporates quickly. You must wipe the surface immediately after applying the solution.
4. When the paper towel becomes contaminated with dirt, discard it and use a clean paper towel saturated with the isopropyl
alcohol and water solution.
5. Ensure the surface has no contamination and is completely dry.
6. Start to apply the decals immediately after solvent cleaning.
Decal Application
Application Tips
1. Ensure the surrounding work area and the surface are properly cleaned to avoid contamination.
2. Ensure the surface and the ambient air temperature is within the specified range.
3. Ensure your hands are clean and dry.
4. Ensure the paper liner on the decal does not become wet. A wet paper liner is very difficult to remove.
5. Use the recommended plastic applicator. The applicator should be new and must not be damaged.
a. If the decal has a premask, use the squeegee only.
b. If the decal does not have a premask, use a low friction sleeve or felt squeegee to prevent scratching or damaging
the decal and cowl.
6. Use firm pressure on the squeegee with overlapping strokes.
7. Remove the premask and application tape at a 180° angle to the decal.
8. Puncture the air bubbles with an air release tool or straight pin. Do not use a knife or razor blade.
9. Immediately squeegee the entire decal after removing the premask tape.
Applying the Decal
1. Ensure your hands are clean and dry.
2. Remove the center paper liner strip from decal if applicable.
3. Align the decal according to the reference placement drawing and apply light pressure on the center strip location.
4. Align the decal and secure one side of the decal with your hand.
5. Lightly hinge the decal in half to expose the liner tape and remove the liner paper.
6. Apply a little tension to the decal and squeegee the entire decal from the center towards the outside edge with overlapping
strokes.
7. Lightly hinge the other half of the decal to expose the liner tape and remove the liner paper.
8. Apply a little tension to the decal and squeegee the entire decal from the center towards the outside edge with overlapping
strokes. Ensure to overlap the outside edge of the decal with the squeegee.
9. Inspect the decal closely for entrapped air bubbles. Use the squeegee to push the air bubble to the outside edge.
10. Remove the premask liner from the decal beginning at one corner and carefully pull the premask liner off and onto itself at
a 180° angle.
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