How to Apply Large Vehicle Decals Using the Wet Method

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  • Опубліковано 27 лис 2024

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  • @GrandmaMeesh
    @GrandmaMeesh 8 місяців тому +1

    I don’t know why your video popped up in my feed, but maybe the Holy Spirit knew I needed it. 😂 I’ve literally avoided putting on my Jeep’s name for over a year now because when I tried once back then, I failed miserably and had to order new decals. This process looks much easier to do so I’ll try it out soon. Thank you!

    • @KatieAdams
      @KatieAdams  5 місяців тому

      Do it! I have faith in you!!

  • @1RunnerDad
    @1RunnerDad 9 місяців тому

    Ma’am, you did a nice job! You’re very patient and you allow yourself to make mistakes without being upset. Also nice job on that! I wanna do this on my car now!

  • @RastaRider
    @RastaRider Рік тому +5

    Makes me feel more comfortable about installing my large checkered flag vinyl on my car door! Thanks for the upload. This will be my first time using the wet method and I think that will make it a little easier for me. Cheers from Florida 🤙🏼

  • @thomasbrueningiii6867
    @thomasbrueningiii6867 9 місяців тому

    Awesome! Watching the video and then reading the comments really boosted my confidence. Mines gonna be a lil more complicated cuz it's a tribal design but thank you so much for this. You have made so many ppl happy!

    • @KatieAdams
      @KatieAdams  9 місяців тому

      I am so glad that you found it helpful!

  • @TheLilliana08
    @TheLilliana08 Рік тому +1

    Omg the patience you have for this is amazing. It came out great. Good job!

  • @mentalsmatter
    @mentalsmatter Рік тому +2

    So glad there was the part where you had to fix something. Some videos it's like okay great you've done this a million times but I want to know how to do something where I have the opportunity and knowledge to fix something without having to scrap it all.

    • @KatieAdams
      @KatieAdams  Рік тому

      You are welcome. Glad you liked it!

  • @oseasdagdag
    @oseasdagdag 2 роки тому +1

    Good job well done. This video gives me more idea and confidence to do this myself instead of paying someone to do it for me.

    • @KatieAdams
      @KatieAdams  2 роки тому

      Thanks! You can do it too!! I have faith in you.

  • @campbellmarty36
    @campbellmarty36 2 роки тому +8

    Looks great!! But honestly when I first saw it I thought that the White was part of it and it looked AWFUL!!! 🤣… didn’t realize it was the top layer!!!! Beautiful job Ma’am and beautiful Jeep!!!!👍👍👍

  • @MrKeenaz
    @MrKeenaz 2 роки тому +3

    Thank you for posting your video. I had no idea you can wet the sticky side with soap n water and it will still stick. I’ve been poking little pin holes in my bubbles. 🇦🇺

    • @KatieAdams
      @KatieAdams  2 роки тому +2

      The soapy water trick is such a time saver! Glad I could help!

  • @char_lene_
    @char_lene_ 7 місяців тому +1

    Great tutorial! I noticed this video is 2 years old. Can you give an update on how the decal is doing or how long it lasted? My husband wants me to make him some decals for his work truck, and this video helped a lot! Thank you 🙏

    • @KatieAdams
      @KatieAdams  5 місяців тому +1

      I recently sold my jeep to get a new one, and I sold it with the decal still on it. There was very little damage to the decal, and I wist the car wash weekly. There was one tiny little part that tore off, but honestly you couldn't even notice. The decal was put on in June of 2021 and I sold the Jeep in May 2024, so almost 3 years!

    • @char_lene_
      @char_lene_ 5 місяців тому

      @KatieAdams Wow, it sounds like it worked out great! I'm going to give it a try with my husband's truck🤞 Thank you so much for the update 🥰

  • @evilAshTheDog
    @evilAshTheDog Рік тому +1

    I'm impressed! Great video. I love that you made a little mistake and fixed it because - well - real life! I thought you were going to cut out a "mountain ridge" where that little hole was rather than trying to patch it, but either way, great job!

  • @karlgilbert8255
    @karlgilbert8255 Рік тому +1

    Great tutorial, I kinda messed up my bike & sled graphics, didn't want to mess up the quad too.. thanks!

  • @GoXplr
    @GoXplr 2 роки тому +3

    Incredible job !!! I just got something similar and I’m scared shtless to attempt it on my new Jeep. What do you charge 😂

  • @rhaynehoropito
    @rhaynehoropito 7 місяців тому

    Awesome work, patience of a saint

    • @KatieAdams
      @KatieAdams  5 місяців тому

      Thank you so much! 🤣

  • @firstnamelastname9230
    @firstnamelastname9230 7 місяців тому

    I love the glare you gave towards the dogs lol.

  • @w21wh6
    @w21wh6 2 роки тому +2

    Looking great! Now I feel more confident in trying it my self. :) thank you!😆

  • @fabioferrari5945
    @fabioferrari5945 9 місяців тому

    Fantastic job and so nice see a lady have passion for cars 🔝💯👍

  • @garyklinger5383
    @garyklinger5383 3 місяці тому

    Nice work, i installed decals on my Wrangler doors but never anything that big, looks great.

  • @phnbandera78003
    @phnbandera78003 Рік тому

    WOW!!! Amazing video! I always wanted to have a decal in my jeep; now I am encouraged. Thank you!...

  • @carrow2250
    @carrow2250 8 місяців тому

    Two people would make this a lot easier. You did a really good job though, looks good!

    • @KatieAdams
      @KatieAdams  5 місяців тому

      Definitely! Two people would make it easier, but it can be done.

  • @jnbargen5449
    @jnbargen5449 3 місяці тому

    You make it look so easy 😅
    Thanks so much for the tutorial tho! First time I tried to decal my car it turned out not so great so hopefully using your strategy I’ll be able to make it look a little nicer :)

    • @KatieAdams
      @KatieAdams  3 місяці тому +1

      The first time is a bit difficult just be patient. The nice thing about the water/soap mixture is that you can move the decal around until you have the perfect placement.

  • @kevinblank3844
    @kevinblank3844 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you! Ive been wanting to put my own design on my car and this helped me a lot! You did a good job It turned out really well.

  • @tanman47756
    @tanman47756 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the video, was very informative and I watched this before putting mine on.

  • @johnkuczmanski6012
    @johnkuczmanski6012 2 роки тому +1

    Looks great. I like how you repaired the nick.

  • @mikepi660
    @mikepi660 Місяць тому

    Nice patch info and how to do,,, thank you again dear,,,,

  • @1949mjable
    @1949mjable 2 роки тому +2

    Very well explained, thank you. I feel ready to give it a go now.

  • @rayogrady4349
    @rayogrady4349 6 місяців тому

    Your video was excellant. I recently laid down vinyl graphics. I watched your video several times. The graphics took a considerable amount of time. Of course i did flub in a few spots which i expected. If i didnt come across your video it would have been a disaster no doubt. Thanks again for the excellant tutoriol. Just a note this was my first time. Was i nervous......damn straight i was.

    • @KatieAdams
      @KatieAdams  5 місяців тому

      Great job!!! I flubbed in a few spots to so don't be to hard on yourself. You did it!!

  • @dragonspaw.blogspot4461
    @dragonspaw.blogspot4461 9 місяців тому

    It's been four years now. How does your sticker look today?
    How long did it take for the sun exposed adhesive to delaminate? TY for the great video!
    I'd be seriously impressed and would not expect more than ~4 years.

    • @KatieAdams
      @KatieAdams  9 місяців тому

      For the most part it is good, and it is still on my jeep. There is one tiny tiny little piece that ripped away but it didn't effect the design. Overall, I would say it has held up really well! And I even visit the car wash at least once a week.

    • @dragonspaw.blogspot4461
      @dragonspaw.blogspot4461 9 місяців тому

      @@KatieAdams WOW! I'm amazed and impressed; thanks for the info!

    • @KatieAdams
      @KatieAdams  9 місяців тому +1

      @@dragonspaw.blogspot4461 You are welcome!

    • @dragonspaw.blogspot4461
      @dragonspaw.blogspot4461 9 місяців тому

      @@KatieAdams Perhaps you could please share whose decals those were? TY!

    • @KatieAdams
      @KatieAdams  9 місяців тому

      @@dragonspaw.blogspot4461 I created them myself on my Cricut machine. Here is a video showing how I did that. ua-cam.com/video/ivxusj34qRE/v-deo.html

  • @WazUpCuz
    @WazUpCuz Рік тому

    So you telling me all I had to do was find this video to do it myself 😂 i was looking for people i can trust an it turnt out to be me 😂 ty so much...

  • @420sVeryOwn
    @420sVeryOwn Рік тому

    Loved the video! Now I think I'm ready to put my own decal on my car. Your video was the most helpful 😀☘️

  • @sir-ed-detect7109
    @sir-ed-detect7109 Рік тому

    thanks, im doing a large decal on my car and this helped me figure out the method.

  • @anthonybrown7959
    @anthonybrown7959 11 місяців тому

    Beautiful lady. Nice work

  • @monicaw9820
    @monicaw9820 Рік тому

    This is awesome! However I don’t have a heat gun. Will a blow dryer work?

    • @KatieAdams
      @KatieAdams  Рік тому

      It should, you just need something to dry the water. If it is super cold where you are I would also recommend waiting until it is warmer. The vinyl won't stick as well to a cold surface.

  • @LittleMee33Playlist
    @LittleMee33Playlist 10 місяців тому

    I commented on the last video you made and i am so excited to put my designs on my motorcycle!! But however, im scared to work around the round parts of the bike 😅 the gas tank esp should be fun 😂

    • @KatieAdams
      @KatieAdams  10 місяців тому

      You can do it, just be patient with yourself and measure lots.

  • @TiredDad1
    @TiredDad1 Рік тому

    How long has the vinyl been on and how has it held up? Make it through winters and salt? What about summer? I know it expands and contracts different from the metal body of the car

    • @KatieAdams
      @KatieAdams  Рік тому

      I applied the decal in April of of 2021 and it is still going strong. There are a couple small nicks in the vinyl but for the most part it still looks really good. We have cold winters and hot summers and it is holding up well.

  • @EJ3.16
    @EJ3.16 Рік тому

    excellent thank you wondering if this method. works with oracal 651 vinyl ??? adding water too.....

    • @KatieAdams
      @KatieAdams  Рік тому +1

      Thank you! Yes, this wet method will work with Oracle 651 vinyl.

    • @EJ3.16
      @EJ3.16 Рік тому

      @@KatieAdams thank you appreciate it 👍🏻👍🏻

    • @KatieAdams
      @KatieAdams  Рік тому +1

      @@EJ3.16 You are so welcome

  • @justinspirational
    @justinspirational Рік тому

    Thanks for the video . Is there a link to this exact decal for purchase please?

    • @KatieAdams
      @KatieAdams  Рік тому

      The image isn't mine, it belongs to Cricut. You can find my project in Cricut Design Space here: design.cricut.com/#/landing/project-detail/6119e3600788a20001ad4986

  • @lifteddreamz5871
    @lifteddreamz5871 4 місяці тому

    Best video yet thank you

    • @KatieAdams
      @KatieAdams  4 місяці тому

      Thank you, I am so glad that you found it helpful.

  • @wrongnumberjudy
    @wrongnumberjudy Рік тому

    Thank you for your time🙂

  • @KarsenFreiburger-mn9lh
    @KarsenFreiburger-mn9lh 11 місяців тому

    Great video, this will help a lot!

  • @theresapalino4769
    @theresapalino4769 Рік тому

    Can you use the soapy trick on wood projects as well??

    • @KatieAdams
      @KatieAdams  Рік тому

      I have never tried it on wood, but I don't think so. It would probably work, but you don't want the water to soak into the wood.

  • @michaelcweissman
    @michaelcweissman 6 місяців тому

    Great job! I suppose, were easier with the help of a second person. 🤙🤙🤙

    • @KatieAdams
      @KatieAdams  5 місяців тому

      Thank you so much. Yes, a second person would make it easier, although you'd still want to do the hinge method and hold the design with pieces of tape.

  • @PaOutcast
    @PaOutcast 10 місяців тому

    Beautiful job!!

  • @rickdee1000
    @rickdee1000 Рік тому

    Good job! It looks good.

  • @30tannika
    @30tannika 10 місяців тому

    Looks good great job,,,i just brought some,,,hope mines turn out as good as yours??

    • @KatieAdams
      @KatieAdams  10 місяців тому

      You can do it!! Just be patient with yourself. It is a slow process.

  • @nanasloves
    @nanasloves 2 роки тому

    Thank you for showing the patch!

  • @eduardomiranda8763
    @eduardomiranda8763 Рік тому

    Would vinyl decals like this work on a plastic tailgate like on a Honda Element?

    • @KatieAdams
      @KatieAdams  Рік тому

      Yes, they would work great for that!

  • @mcqueens4769
    @mcqueens4769 2 роки тому

    well done, I l love your jeep. 😀

  • @marygarcia6754
    @marygarcia6754 2 роки тому +1

    Can any transfer tape be used for the wet method?

    • @KatieAdams
      @KatieAdams  2 роки тому

      Great question Mary. I have only done it with the plastic/totally clear type. I haven't tried it with the transfer tape that is more papery, so I am not completely sure.

    • @marygarcia6754
      @marygarcia6754 Рік тому

      @@KatieAdams i've done it with the paper one that is what i had seen that it had to be that kind so wanted to make sure the clear works just as well :-D

  • @dougrichardson1980
    @dougrichardson1980 Рік тому

    Do both paper and plastic transfer tapes work for this method or is there a preference for the wet application?

    • @KatieAdams
      @KatieAdams  Рік тому +1

      I haven't tried it with the paper transfer tape, so I am not completely sure.

  • @diklacohen5574
    @diklacohen5574 7 місяців тому

    😀😀😀You are a champion😀😀😀

    • @KatieAdams
      @KatieAdams  5 місяців тому

      🤣 Thank you! 😂

  • @user-ev2qo1hj1g
    @user-ev2qo1hj1g 6 місяців тому +2

    Female Bob Ross. I like her 😊

  • @brittanylund3855
    @brittanylund3855 3 місяці тому

    How do you do the other side do you just flip the image?

    • @KatieAdams
      @KatieAdams  3 місяці тому

      Yes, that is exactly right. Just mirror the design.

  • @Pa_Dave
    @Pa_Dave Рік тому

    Spray the vehicle AND the vinyl?

    • @KatieAdams
      @KatieAdams  Рік тому

      Yes, you want both sides to be wet.

  • @alexplays703
    @alexplays703 2 роки тому

    Hi!! We tried this last night but the decal doesn't seem to be sticking!! Do you believe it may be because all of the water isn't out? We left it dry overnight and have applied a heat gun to it as well;; I'm about to be out and try the heat gun again and get out anymore water! But I mean today the decal seems to be lifting a bit when last night it wasn't
    Thanks regardless for the video!

    • @KatieAdams
      @KatieAdams  2 роки тому

      Hmm, that is strange. How much water did you use? Just a couple of squirts of water shouldn't effect the stickiness.
      Did you cut the vinyl yourself, or did you buy it?

    • @alexplays703
      @alexplays703 2 роки тому

      @@KatieAdams We purchased the Vinyl;; my boyfriend watched this video and made the soap/water mixture himself. He sprayed about as much as you from what I could tell! I did notice though there was a lot of water still under the sticker so I squeezed it out today and applied my heat gun;; it's seeming to slowly stick now but I'm wondering if it's been delayed due to the cold weather! Before the decal was sticking to the front and wouldn't apply but now it's beginning to stick to the car when I lift it;; but there's still some pieces that when I lift are peeling up. But at least not it's not just entirely coming up. I'm hoping it just needs a little more time to dry is all!

    • @KatieAdams
      @KatieAdams  Рік тому

      @@alexplays703 It does sound like the weather played a factor. It can be more difficult for vinyl to stick to a cold surface.

  • @mariarivera5903
    @mariarivera5903 Рік тому

    Great job!

  • @FromMetayou
    @FromMetayou 2 роки тому

    Yours turned out better than mine did lol well done

    • @KatieAdams
      @KatieAdams  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks! It all takes a little bit of practice.

    • @FromMetayou
      @FromMetayou 2 роки тому +1

      @@KatieAdams only one chance one car one graphic lol

    • @KatieAdams
      @KatieAdams  2 роки тому

      @@FromMetayou I totally understand. :)

  • @siberboada4031
    @siberboada4031 2 роки тому

    Beautiful job👍

  • @zemroybrown3562
    @zemroybrown3562 8 місяців тому

    looking perfect

    • @KatieAdams
      @KatieAdams  5 місяців тому

      Thank you so much!!!

  • @jcotto_artworks
    @jcotto_artworks Рік тому

    hii, great video, super helpful, i just was wondering, what type of vinyl did you use, normal cricut vinyl or car wrap vinyl?

    • @KatieAdams
      @KatieAdams  Рік тому

      I used Cricut Permanent Vinyl.

  • @AnnexF
    @AnnexF Рік тому

    Great job!!

  • @regconrad7783
    @regconrad7783 2 роки тому

    Awesome job

  • @ExtremelystrongforJesus
    @ExtremelystrongforJesus 8 місяців тому

    Can it be done in cold weather or?

    • @KatieAdams
      @KatieAdams  5 місяців тому +1

      I would suggest waiting until warmer weather. Adhesive doesn't stick as well in cold situations.

    • @ExtremelystrongforJesus
      @ExtremelystrongforJesus 5 місяців тому

      @@KatieAdams what do you do when the edges come up?
      Or how do you keep them down? Ty

  • @tayyheartless
    @tayyheartless Рік тому

    Did you apply it just on that one side?

    • @KatieAdams
      @KatieAdams  Рік тому +1

      I applied the same decal to both sides of my Jeep.

    • @tayyheartless
      @tayyheartless Рік тому

      @@KatieAdams nice 👍🏼 thank you also do you think it would look nice even if I applied just one to one side?

    • @KatieAdams
      @KatieAdams  Рік тому +1

      @@tayyheartless It totally depends on the look you are going for. I think it would be fine.

  • @JuneBug_87
    @JuneBug_87 Рік тому

    How do you take it off ?

    • @KatieAdams
      @KatieAdams  Рік тому +1

      It is still on, so I haven't take it off. But it is just a sticker so you can peel up a corner and then pull it off no problem.

  • @ebonywhite6677
    @ebonywhite6677 2 роки тому

    Thank you for this

  • @MrHebrew1974
    @MrHebrew1974 2 роки тому

    Looks good!!!

  • @chinothedreamgiver1629
    @chinothedreamgiver1629 4 місяці тому

    💯👌🏼

  • @mostlikelywedoitservices6926
    @mostlikelywedoitservices6926 Рік тому +2

    On second half should have started from the middle. Way better control of the material.

    • @KatieAdams
      @KatieAdams  Рік тому +1

      Great tip! Thank you so much!

  • @carlosllama9979
    @carlosllama9979 7 місяців тому

    Outstanding job I think it came out. Awesome question can you do mine and yes, I’m serious….

    • @KatieAdams
      @KatieAdams  5 місяців тому +1

      🤣 You can do it, I promise!

  • @tokyodragonmasterlee409
    @tokyodragonmasterlee409 Рік тому

    You are good sweetheart😋