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Tips and which vinyl to use
Hi guys in need of some advice, a customer would like there van done like the attached image. I don’t do many vans , which are not installed using standard cut vinyl lettering. I was thinking of printing the panels with md3 or md5 laminated vinyls and using wrap tape for the panel curves, is that ok or would i need to use wrapping vinyls and use a heatgun ect for the corners ? also i normally apply vinyl using the dry method but for the large panels would it be better applying wet to allow for errors or would that make the corners lift. Sorry for all the questions, just want to get the job right.
Thanks Danny
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your choice of materials etc is fine. but i would install it dry.
if you have issues on large panels fitted dry, you should consider air release digital media.take your time with the tape and get the corners neat and round, makes all the difference.
do some test cuts etc before applying the prints using some old cuttings of anything. -
We’ve done a fair few of these.
We use MD5A, which has the air channels, gloss laminated, and use wrap cut around the panels.
Just make sure that the vinyl is tucked right into the corners onto the wrap cut before pulling the filament out, or you’ll end up with ragged edges.
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MD3 or MD5 would both do the job perfectly, and there are a couple of popular techniques sign writers use when trying to create the perfect fit.
You can either create a paper template by positioning paper over the van recesses, and running a sharpie pen around the edge, creating an exact impression of the recess – then making sure you add plenty of bleed to your print, position your template over the top of your print, and cut to shape.
Or…. as mentioned apply wrap-cut into the recesses prior to applying the prints. Be aware that you don’t always get the cleanest of edges though when using wrap-cut tape, depending on how thick the vinyl is when laminated?
Hope this helps! 😉
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Thanks guys for your replies , i think i’ll run a couple of dummy runs with the wrap tape and see how i go.
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