Wet or Dry application (Hood Decals)

[TheresYourSign]

Oh the requests I get.

So here it is... Dodge challenger RT hood decal kit comes ready to install - 1080 3M series. All installs using the 1080 series vinyl I've done were all dry, no problems what so ever. I see some installers do wet installs too. My question to the community is what is the best way to install these decals on the hood (Wet or Dry) & any advice or tips?

 

[letterman7]

Whatever you feel comfortable with. Just did a Mustang with one of their kits not too long ago. Set up to do it wet, did one half wet and the other dry... found it was easier to do it dry.

 

[Dennis422]

If the material has an air release, I would think it would be easier to install it dry.

 

[toucan_graphics]

I have ALWAYS done dry installs...... however, I just did a dry install on a Mustang GT last week using 3M ScotchCal 7125 and had to re-cut the hood decal because I had issues with it. I installed the 2nd one wet and had no issues at all.

I guess wet or dry depends on the situation. Vehicle hoods will most likely be done wet in my shop from now on.

 

[TheresYourSign]

Y'all! Thanks for the input.

 

[Jester1167]

If the material has an air release, I would think it would be easier to install it dry.

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