Wax & Grease Remover:  The first step in installation is clearing the application area of any wax, grease, or dirt. Most household degreasers will work. Just make sure you use a material without Ammonia, as it could damage the adhesive on the vinyl. We prefer to use Rapid Prep. If you are going to do a good deal of installation, we can sell some to you at a fee.

Paper Towels:  We prefer to use towels without any ink or prints on them, so not to smear ink around on the substrate we are applying on. It is also good to buy a premium brand that is tough and doesn't produce a lot of lint when cleaning.

Rubbing Alcohol:  When applying vinyl to glass, use alcohol to finish your pre-application cleaning. It is the best product to use to clean glass. Put it into a empty spray container for easier application.

Adhesive Remover:  This material is used to strip adhesive off from old lettering, or to remove any adhesive left over from temporary registration marks during installation. If old adhesive is not removed, dirt will stick to it, making it very visible. We prefer to use Orange Peel, but Goo Gone will work fine as well.

X-Acto Knife: You can find these at most hobby stores. Always use a sharp blade with a good point. These are used to pop air bubbles, and to trim vinyl around objects such as door handles, or to separate where doors meet on a vehicle. These are very sharp! Be extremely careful not to cut yourself, and be mindful of where you lay it!

Wax Pencils:  You can find these at most hobby/art stores. These come in handy to make marks on substrates like sign blanks, walls, vehicles, glass, and more. The marks are easily cleaned up with degreaser. We prefer to use Schwan- All Stabilo pencils. We usually keep blue, white, and yellow in stock, so that we have a good contrast color for what ever color substrate we are working on.

Squeegee:  These come in all sorts of colors and specifications. If you ask us, we can include one on your order, if you do not have one.

Tape Measure:  Make sure your lettering or graphics are on exactly where you want them. Measure, measure, and measure again!

1" Masking Tape:  This comes in handy to secure your vinyl lettering or graphic to the substrate you are applying it to. You will want to tape it in place to find the position you want it in, and then will secure it with the tape during the installation.

Heat Gun:  Sometimes it is necessary to use one of these to heat up the cold surface you are applying vinyl to. You can also use this to persuade vinyl to stretch around and into slight curves on advanced applications. Use caution not to get surfaces too hot, as you can damage the paint in a short period of time! These are also very useful when removing old vinyl. As the vinyl warms, it stretches, making removal easier.