UV DTF made stickers for boats

WHAT IS A UV DTF STICKER?

UV DTF stickers are: - Slightly raised with a dimensional feel - Extremely durable and long‐lasting - Water‐ and scratch‐resistant - Designed for smooth, hard surfaces. Need not to be die-cut since it only prints images and nothing more without an outer background.

Common applications: Boats, cars, motorcycles, glass, metal, plastic, acrylic, toolboxes, helmets, electronics, and signage.

WHY UV DTF IS DIFFERENT

✔ Professional, high‐resolution print quality
✔ Strong permanent adhesive
✔ Will not fade, crack, or peel easily

Once applied, UV DTF stickers cannot be repositioned. To remove this sticker use a paint remover or GooGone with a sharp blade.

HOW TO APPLY A UV DTF STICKER STEP 1 – CLEAN THE SURFACE

• Clean the area using isopropyl alcohol • Remove dust, grease, wax, or oils • Let the surface dry completely

✔ Best on smooth, hard surfaces

Do not apply to textured, rubber, or fabric surfaces

STEP 2 – POSITION THE STICKER

• The decal is sandwitched between clear films and white paper.
• Peel the top film off the white paper. It will peel together with stickers. Notice white solid surface under the sticker. It is not transparent. It is an opaque glue liner. Don't touch this liner with your fingers.
• Apply an ample amount of blue glass cleaner on to the previously cleaned surface. (We use "Fantastic" brand.
• Carefully align the design in to the final position. It will move and can be peeled away while the application surface is still wet. You have 3 minutes.

STEP 3 – APPLY & PRESS

• Position sticker in the final installation place.
• Press firmly from the center outward.
• Use your credit card (the best).
• Apply even pressure across the entire design to remove the blue glass cleaner solution and trapped air.
• Allow 1 hour for the sticker to dry. Blue glass cleaner has ammonia as its main ingredients. It dries without harming the sticker’s glue.

STEP 4 – PEEL THE TOP FILM

• Slowly peel the top clear film back at a low angle.
• The design should remain on the surface.
• If any section lifts, press it down and continue peeling.
• The sticker was printed with a glossy surface. Sometimes the printer might miss the small amount of glossy coverage at the very edge of the sticker on a single side. Use clear nail polish to fix this issue. In general We would advise to use Polyurithane to permanatly seal your sticker.

✔ When finished, only the printed design remains

AFTER APPLICATION – IMPORTANT

• Do not wash or scrub for 24 hours
• Avoid pressure washing for 48 hours
• Once cured, the decal is permanent
• Removal may damage the surface

COMMON MISTAKES TO AVOID

Touching adhesive with fingers. Applying to dirty or waxed surfaces. Trying to reposition after contact without glass cleaner. Applying to soft or textured materials like a vinyl.

FINAL RESULT

USE YOUTUBE.COM to learn more how to apply a DTF sticker.
When applied correctly, a UV DTF sticker looks factory‐installed, painted‐on, and professionally finished.