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Overlaying one vinyl over another how do you do it?
Hi this is probably an easy one for all you experienced guys.
How do I accuratley lay one (or more) coloured vinyl over another on my bench so that I can then send the graphics out for ‘self fit’
I’ve tried to lay my second colour over the first, but as I get it close enough to see through the application tape ( its not transparent ), then its already sticking to the first colour vinyl…( but in the wrong place )
Hope this makes sense
Cheers
Danny
ps Could I do it with app fluid ?
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3 Replies
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Make registration marks.
I use a small circle.
A square might be better tho.
Position them by your graphics when designing,
on the corners of the design.
Cut the first layer and the squares.
Cut the next layer and the squares.
When you put your appplication tape on,
leave a bit of the squares showing.
Then simply stack the squares.
Everything should line up.
Then peel all the squares off when you are done.
It’s best not to pre-assemble vinyl for vehicles.
I’ve noticed that this makes more air bubbles.
I do use Rapid Tac a lot.
It also kinda makes the app. tape transparent, which helps as well.
I know that real men do it dry.
Love….Jill -
As Jill has already said it’s not really a good Idea to do this if you can help it. It’s almost impossible to fit graphics made up like this without getting a lot of bubbles because there are loads of places for air or water to get trapped when they are applied, better to send kits out with the registration markes on then for the self fit guys to fit one colour at a time. As long as the instructions are clear and people understand that you supply them that way so they get a better finished look you should be OK.
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better still try to persuade the end user to pay for the fitting service, much better in thelong run
John
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