Safe Application Techniques

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GYMARX is a computer generated vinyl adhesive masking material. The letters, logo, or mascot are cut & removed from the adhesive backed vinyl and a thin paper tape is applied over it to keep all parts of the copy in registration. The entire line of copy is cut preregistered so there is no need to position one letter at a time.

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  First cut both edges of the GYMARX with scissors.

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  Position the masking on the floor by measuring from a straight letter, not the edge of the masking or transfer tape. Once it is positioned, tape all four corners to the floor in the order that they are shown in photo. Put slight tension outward as you pull to the floor to remove any wrinkles.

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  A temporary hinge is made across the top of the entire length of the masking with a good quality 2" masking tape. After applying the hinge, remove the four pieces of tape in the four corners.

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  Cut vertically between each letter. This will allow you to safely position one letter at a time. Hinge masking up, remove the wax paper liner and lay it back down slowly putting slight tension on it to remove any wrinkles.

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• Squeegee or roll to adhere masking to the floor, remove paper transfer tape and paint.

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  After the painting is completed, carefully remove the GYMARX. Do not let the paint completely dry on masking before removing it or it may pull away from the floor.

Faster Application Techniques

After you have used and are more comfortable using GYMARX, explore one of the following application techniques.

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  Follow the instructions given above for positioning and taping the four corners, but instead of a long horizontal hinge, make one vertical hinge in the center of the GYMARX.

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  Remove the tape from the two corners and fold half of the masking back on the other half.

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• Remove waxed liner up to taped hinge. Cut with scissors and discard.

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• With two people, one on each side of the masking, fold masking back to its original position but hold it up off the floor.

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• After it is back to the starting position, let one person hold the GYMARX up as the second person rolls or squeegees from the tape hinge towards the first person. The second person slowly lowers the masking to the floor, keeping slight tension on it to avoid wrinkles.

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• Remove the tape hinge and repeat the procedure on the second half. After it is applied, remove the transfer tape and paint!