The vinyl is not very tacky to the touch... is that normal?

A misconception with our product is that if the backing doesn't feel tacky to the touch, it won't stick on the surface and stay on for an extended period of time. GunSkins are not like paper stickers or window clings. The lack of initial tack of an adhesive does not mean the holding power is absent. The adhesive in the vinyl builds bond over time to an engineered level.

The combined use of both heat and pressure repeatedly during the installation process is one of the key factors to a lasting wrap. Post heating and letting the vinyl cool for good will cause it will harden and retain shape like a protective shell. When installed properly, the GunSkins will create an air-tight, 100% waterproof, non-porous seal. That means it won't peel off down the road as you're dumping mags at the range or going after big game in the mountains.