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Follow this guide for Darkside Studios RC graphics kits made with hybrid air-egress material.
Last updated: August 2026
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Important: Hybrid material supports dry application for smaller pieces and wet application for larger pieces when extra adjustment time is helpful. Follow the full guide before starting installation.
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Work in a clean, warm room with clean, oil-free hands. Thoroughly clean and dry the body panels before starting. Test-fit the pieces, familiarize yourself with their placement, and keep a lint-free cloth and squeegee close by.
Hybrid air-egress material is flexible and can be lightly tacked, lifted, and repositioned while you fine-tune alignment. Once the piece is positioned correctly, squeegee from the center toward the edges with controlled passes.
For larger pieces or placements that need extra adjustment time, lightly mist both the panel and adhesive side with the appropriate application solution. Float the graphic into position, then sweep fluid out from the center toward each edge. Keep a lint-free cloth around the squeegee to absorb released fluid at the edges.
Use mild heat only as needed to relax the material over compound curves and recesses. Keep the heat moving, work slowly, and avoid overheating. After the full kit is installed, post-heat areas with tight curves and edges, then allow the finished project to cure fully before use.
Use dry application for smaller or simpler pieces. Use wet application when a larger piece needs more slide time for alignment.
Yes, the material allows some repositioning before it is fully squeegeed and set. Move slowly to avoid stretching or contaminating the adhesive.
Use only mild, moving heat to help the material conform. Too much heat can distort the vinyl or affect the finished surface.
Need help deciding whether to use dry or wet application?
Email me before beginning and I’ll help you choose the right approach for your kit.
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