Mercury Mariner 4, 5, and 6HP 4-Stroke Factory Service Manual, Page 37Get this manual
GENERAL INFORMATION
NOTE: Leave protective masking, if present, on the face of decal until final steps of decal installationThis will ensure that the vinyl decal keeps it's shape during installation2Place the decal face down on clean work surface and remove the paper backing from "adhesive side" of decal3Using spray bottle, flood the entire "adhesive side" of the decal with the pre-mixed wetting solution4Flood area where the decal will be positioned with wetting solution5Position pre-wetted decal on wetted surface and slide into position6Starting at the center of the decal, "lightly" squeegee out the air bubbles and wetting solution with overlapping strokes to the outer edge of the decalContinue going over the decal surface until all wrinkles are gone and adhesive bonds to the cowl surface7Wipe decal surface with soft paper towel or cloth8Wait 1015 minutes9Starting at one corner, "carefully and slowly" pull the masking off the decal surface at 180 angle