Chinagraph Pencil

Featured here are a couple of common methods you can use when applying computer cut vinyl lettering to most substrates

Using a ballpoint pen to mark a line on the standard substrate corresponding to the reference text to apply. Keep the light line in order not to cause an impression on the substrate. If you ask a car or use a pencil acrylic chinagraph similar color to paint the vehicle, certain types of paint can be colored by chinagraph or ink so it would be wise to test first in a inconspicuous place.

Delete the text or logo lining paper release and hold firmly to each end. Align the baseline of the text with the line on the substrate while keeping the text just the surface - you should be able to see right through the application tape.

Gently press the ends to the surface to get the text or logo in place. Using a special applicator (available from your supplier vinyl) press firmly from center to edges, while passing the fold line towards the end of the lettering or logo. Repeat the process of working towards the other end.

Lift one corner of the tape application and take off while keeping it flat on the surface as possible, do this prevents the vinyl from outside the substrate and also stops the paint to be removed when the application is on a painted surface.

Depending on what you used to create the line, it can be removed using rubbing alcohol, lighter fluid or alcohol spirit - be sure to check that it will not damage the substrate.

Hinge Method

Fold in half and press graphics a tiny dimple in the bottom of the chart. Place a piece of tape at each end of the image and secure on the substrate. Adjust the position until the fold mark in the application tape corresponds with the center point of the measured substrate.

Working with one end at a time to move the chart until it is basic is the right distance from the edge of the panel - you can use a tape measure or ruler to verify this. Do the same thing at the other end, then recheck the first end, because it probly have moved.

When you are sure the graphic is in the correct position to put a band together in the graph, somewhere near the center, preferably with at least one ridge in a gap between the letters. This is called the hinge.

Take a small piece of tape and apply to the substrate so that it abuts against the bottom of the band asks the opposite end of the hinge. Remove the piece of tape for this purpose, securing the graphics on the substrate and fold 180 degrees and press Grahpics a sharp decline in it.

Peel back the release paper and hard to fold line. Drop the application tape to the substrate surface while keeping the taught and align the edge of masking tape with the band edge application. Using a special applicator (available from your supplier vinyl) press firmly from center to edges, while passing the fold line towards the end of the lettering or logo. Repeat the process of working towards the other end.

Lift one corner of the tape application and take off while keeping it flat on the surface as possible, do this prevents the vinyl from outside the substrate and also stops the paint to be removed when the application is on a painted surface. This method has the advantage of not needing line to mark the position and is therefore useful for applications on sensitive surfaces.

If the graph does not allow a central hinge, due to the absence of a suitable gap to create the fold, the hinge may be created at one end of the image or along the top or bottom.