Car Vinyl and supplies

[gstk]

We mess about a bit with car stickers but have decided to do a bit more due to some artwork we have found. Where is somewhere that doesnt treat you like a plonker when you want to order and ask questions and dont mind small orders. I dont mind paying a bit more for a bit of service. Its the mysteries of the release paper I could do with explaining.

Thanks

[John G]

What is release paper for vehicle grade vinyl - do you mean application tape?.

[Paul]

Is mdpsupplies dont sale vinyl that can be use for cars??? They dont mind small order. Sell on meters and rolls. Very good on phone when you ned help.

[gstk]

I meant application tape - I had my Magictouch head on (Doh) I like the clear stuff.

[buzzworx]

I use victory design for decal vinyl never had much problem with them. I've been looking into the grafityp as well seem to have a good rep.

[draig]

I use mdp for vinyl (Oracal 631) it prints well and cuts and weeds cleanly.

Sharon

[gstk]

thanks chaps and chapesses

[RogerC]

mdp is good. Grafityp is excellent in terms of service and delivery.

[John G]

Hi GSTK,
If its app tape: Basically this is placed onto the lettering after weeding - its a way of transferring the weeded lettering, from the backing sheet, onto the van sides without the letters moving.
Cut your vinyl, weed it, apply app tape, squeegie for good hold, align onto van, put a length of masking tape along the longest edge to form a hinge, peel off backing sheet keeping app tape taught and away from the van, to leave letters on app tape, then work away from your hinge with a squeegie. The only time your lettering touches the van is when it's squeegied on, don't let it touch by itself as you'll get air bubbles or creases.

Once all the app tape, with lettering, is on the van, take your masking tape hinge off then peel your app tape off carefully. Once app tape is off place the backing sheet back on the lettering, matt side out and re- squeegie just to make sure of good adhesion.

You want: Perfectear Maintape app - which I think is low to medium tack. For vinyl you want Mactac 9800 pro series which is a 7/8 year vinyl. Don't be tempted to put crap 3/5 year stuff on, and don't undervalue your time and the job itself. Someone came in the other day with a quote and asked if I could beat it - £72 for a transit, 2 colour lettering 4 sides inc vat - even though I really need the money at the moment he got a mouthful and escorted off the premises.

Always clean the van before you start - hope this helps

Cheers John

There are many ways to skin a cat - this is the easiest I think!

[DS Designs]

I use Grafityp, never had a problem...plus they are on my doorstep