How to Apply Replacement Text to Signs, Record Boards & Banners

Application Steps

1. Apply low, even heat to the existing record using a hairdryer to soften the adhesive. Once heated, use a plastic razor blade to carefully lift the top edge of the vinyl, creating a lip. Then, peel off the remainder of the record by hand.
2. Clean the area with rubbing alcohol to remove any dust or residual adhesive before applying the new record.
3. Wipe the area with Windex to remove any reamining rubbing alcohol, then allow the board to dry completely before applying the new record.
4. Position the new record in the desired location and center it. Use two pieces of masking tape on either side to secure it temporarily and serve as placement guides.
5. Use a ruler to verify accurate placement of the record and adjust as necessary for proper alignment.
6. Apply a masking tape hinge across the center of the record.
7. Cut the masking tape on one side of the record, leaving the tape on the board as a placement guide. Peel back the liner up to the center hinge to expose the adhesive side of the vinyl.
8. Align the record using the tape guides. With a squeegee, plastic razor blade, or credit card, apply firm even pressure at a 45-degree angle to adhere the first half of the record smoothly.
9. Repeat step 8 on the opposite side of the record, then carefully remove the masking tape hinge from the center and any tape guides.
10. Slowly peel off the record masking at a 45-degree angle until the entire record is fully exposed.
11. Showcase your newly applied record!