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URGENT ADVICE needed what vinyl to use on a trailer with special surface

Posted by Pane Talev on 21 June 2018 at 12:53

Good day all.

This morning client delivered trailer to me but Metamark MD5 does not stick properly after few test.

Please advice what media to use? / how to approach this job?

I hope you can see the surface well on the photo.

Thank you in advance.

P.S. The sticker from the manufacturer that was already on the trailer was sticking much better than MD5.

Pane Talev replied 7 years, 3 months ago 7 Members · 18 Replies
18 Replies

Jamie Wood

Member
21 June 2018 at 13:39

You could try MacTac WW300
Chris Windebank

Member
21 June 2018 at 13:52

if you have an account with metalmark get them to send you some MDP-H hi tack
Pane Talev

Member
21 June 2018 at 13:56

I was just on the phone with them. The lady told me they don’t have anything high grab.

Jamie, where do you buy your MacTac WW300?
Gary Barker

Member
21 June 2018 at 13:58

Try W Smiths, arlon DPF 8000 will stick to most things.
Jamie Wood

Member
21 June 2018 at 14:21

We would buy the WW300 from Pyramid Display in Birmingham.
Chris Windebank

Member
21 June 2018 at 14:24

Pane, I gave you the code. MDP-H
They do have it, just had words with the rep
If you want to call him he will send a sample

craig 07789 728717
Pane Talev

Member
21 June 2018 at 14:33

Thank you all.
I’m on the right track!
Pane Talev

Member
21 June 2018 at 15:57

I sent a quote based on Arlon 8000 and Orafol 3951HT
The other Metamark and the Mac Tac are sold as 4 year vinyl and that bellow my requirements.
Europoint are out of stock on Orafol 3951HT, any other Orafol sellers you know?
Gary Barker

Member
21 June 2018 at 16:03

Tennants UK for Ofafol (Emma)
The Arlon is not repositionable if it touches the panel its stuck, unbelievably sticky, one chance film, we use it for sticking to plastic dashboards it’s the only thing that will stick to them, we have tried them all.
Pane Talev

Member
21 June 2018 at 16:18

Thank you Gary!
Chris Windebank

Member
21 June 2018 at 17:15

Thanks Pane, you learn something everyday on here.
Never thought of lifespan with this vinyl, only use for stickers though so am OK.

Can you let me know how you get on with orafol?
David Hammond

Member
22 June 2018 at 06:11

Metamark does their MD5 with a high tack adhesive.

Arlon DPF8000 is the nuts, I find it really good to work with considering the amount of adhesive and how well it sticks :thumbsup:
Peter Cox

Member
22 June 2018 at 09:10

Hi Pane,
I’m not trying to teach you to suck eggs but due to the texture of the trailer which ever material you use don’t forget to pay attention to the edges.
Peter
Pane Talev

Member
22 June 2018 at 09:14

Good morning all.

Peter, please clarify. What shall I do with the edges, special sealant?
Peter Cox

Member
22 June 2018 at 09:31

Hi Pane,
The only reason that I say pay attention to the edges is water egress due to the texture of the plastic panel.

You could use a 3m sealer but whatever you do heat the edges and use a felt squeegee to ensure full adhesion.

I hope this makes sense.

Peter
Pane Talev

Member
22 June 2018 at 09:42

Thanks Peter, appreciate it!
Robert Lambie

Member
22 June 2018 at 17:28

excuse me if i am missing the obvious as i am just speed reading the thread, but what do you mean by "Foil"?
Pane Talev

Member
23 June 2018 at 07:11

Changed to vinyl 😉