Decal Information

How to Put a Decal on a Car Window

  1. Clean the window with rubbing alcohol or soap and water. Let it air-dry.
  2. Remove air bubbles from the decal by running a credit card over it.
  3. Remove the decal’s white paper backing.
  4. Place the decal on the window.
  5. Rub a credit card over the transfer tape to adhere the decal to the window.
  6. After 24 hours, remove the transfer tape.

Finding a Place for the Decal

 You should only apply decals when the weather is mild. Don’t try to apply decals when it is extremely cold or hot. Temperatures between 50–70 °F (10–21 °C) are ideal.
  • If you are placing decals outdoors, make sure it is not raining or windy. Aim to apply the decals when there is ample natural light, as it can be hard to tell if the glass is clean
 Before you apply a decal, clean the area where you will put the decal. Clean the area only with either rubbing alcohol or soap and water. Don’t use a window cleaning product on the window because the residue it leaves will prevent the decal from sticking.[2]
  • Let the glass air dry after cleaning it. Avoid wiping the window with a cloth or paper towel, as this can leave behind particles that could get trapped underneath the decal.

 Prepare the decal before you place it on your window. Use something with a thin edge, like a credit card. Take the credit card or other object and rub it along the side of the decal with the clear tape from one edge to the opposite edge. The goal of this process is to remove any air bubbles.[3]
  • Make sure to use enough pressure to smooth out the air bubbles.
 Large decals are much more difficult to place on windows than smaller ones. With larger decals, measure the decal and the window area where you wish to place it. Make sure the decal will fit.[4]
  • If the decal will fit, use a piece of tape to hold the decal in place.