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  • Application Fluid Info & Advice Please

    Posted by Bob @ Prestige on March 30, 2005 at 9:20 am

    Can anyone offer any advice regarding application fluid ? I have done some graphics/lettering requiring shadows, overlaying etc and just used water with a little soap but as you can imagine it takes forever before I can remove the application tape.

    I have enquired about application fluid/rapid tac but it seems expensive, about £10.00 per litre.

    Do any of you guys use anything else or have your own cocktail so to speak.

    Cheers

    Bob

    Leigh replied 19 years, 3 months ago 8 Members · 10 Replies
  • 10 Replies
  • Peter Normington

    Member
    March 30, 2005 at 9:33 am

    we use application fluid from cherwell quite dear I think but worth it it is the best one we have used, not sure the reason you would want to use it for that application

    Lynn

  • Jayne Marsh

    Member
    March 30, 2005 at 9:48 am

    I use rapidtac and rapidprep and tho its a little pricey, it works well and in the end saves time waiting for water and soap to dry. But I reckon everyone has their favourites.

  • Bob @ Prestige

    Member
    March 30, 2005 at 10:11 am

    Thanks for the prompt replies, Lynn, I am not that experienced regarding vinyl application, more a window film guy, the ones i was doing were pretty big and as i am on my own didn’t want to take any chances not linning up properly. The fluid you mention from cherwells, is it the pro spray?

    Cheers

    Bob

  • Paul Goodwin

    Member
    March 30, 2005 at 10:21 am

    Hi Bob

    the last one i got from cherwells was called Overlay quite good but found it went off a bit to quick on small stuff 🙂

  • Jill Marie Welsh

    Member
    March 30, 2005 at 1:59 pm

    Try Rapid Products.
    Original Rapid Tac smells so good you almost want to drink it.
    Rapid Tac II sets up much faster.
    Rapid Prep is a great cleaner.

    http://www.rapidtac.com/

    Send for free samples.
    It is pricey but it is worth it, much better than home-brew.
    Love…Jill

  • Gary Davis

    Member
    March 30, 2005 at 2:07 pm

    im not the only one that has noticed the smell of the stuff then!! :lol1:
    theres nothing quite like it ! smells like some kinda super sugary kids drink!!

  • Peter Normington

    Member
    March 30, 2005 at 2:09 pm

    Hi Bob
    it is the overlay from cherwell 5 ltr. £26.20

    Lynn

  • Robert Lambie

    Member
    March 30, 2005 at 6:12 pm

    there are various app fluids on the go, i wont go on, but i am sure you know my thoughts on wet app? :lol1:
    anyway, the only one i have “tested” is rapid-tac 2 and i give it a thumbs up 😉
    dont ever use any app fluid in a recessed area of a vehicle, just a tip 😀

  • Bob @ Prestige

    Member
    March 31, 2005 at 7:13 am

    Thanks everyone for your replies and sharing your knowledge

    Bob :lol1:

  • Leigh

    Member
    March 31, 2005 at 8:52 pm

    If you still wish to use your homemade brew…just add a tsp. of Rubbing Alcohol to your spray bottle (large spray bottle) this will help in evaporation. 😀

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