If the adhesive is still clear then you will most likely be ok going forward with a wet application.
Wet vinyl application fluid recipe.
Mix 1 pint of isopropyl alcohol with one half gallon of distilled water.
Application fluid is not required for application to interior walls unless a glossy finish has been applied to the wall.
Simply place a strip of the film you are about to apply in a cup of water let it sit for 30 60 seconds and then pull it out.
If you re doing a wet application with an acrylic adhesive vinyl you should be prepared to wait a while before removing the transfer tape.
Of lysol antibacterial all purpose cleaner 20 to 30 drops of kodak photo flo then mix with a second half gallon of distilled water.
The adhesive won t wet out or bond with the substrate as quickly as usual.
1 drop of dishwashing soap in 1 cup of water.
Because acrylic adhesives are water based they weaken more when exposed to application fluid.
A squeegee can be helpful with vinyl application.