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Does vinyl need to cure?

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I know that when doing a wet application, you need to give it time to let the moisture escape and for the adhesive to bond.  But does the same go for a dry installation?  Does the vinyl achieve full adhesion after a certain amount of time?  I'm specifically asking about Oracal 651, but would like to know about most common vinyls as well.

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Don't know about an actual cure time, would stand to reason though, the "glue" will dry eventually. I do know it's much easier to remove fresh vinyl than old.

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Sign vinyls (if not mistaken) are pressure sensitive. The more you squeegee with pressure, the more it adheres to the substrate or surface you are applying to. 

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I think it cures or gets a better grip over time. Like 2 or 3 months or so.  The term cure is probably inaccurate but I use it when I talk with clients about new installs. 

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