what’s best digital Vinyl for a window application?

[Richard Urquhart]

For all our window graphics we use MD3R Removable vinyl

[Robert Lambie]

my guess is its not necessarily the vinyl, but maybe the room you are applying the vinyl in. it maybe warm, the sun maybe making the glass warm and so on… as a result, the adhesion will be as you say. much tackier.
i say this because you don’t seem to have a problem fitting it to aluminum composite board.
you will be applying your graphics to composite boards indoors and not in direct sunlight. composite board has a metal skin on the face and rear of it, so will be cooler which helps prevent a high tack/grab on the media.
i would definitely NOT use water on an air release type vinyl.
try installing the windows later in the afternoon when the sun is going down. the glass will be much cooler and easier to work on. if the place has shutters on the windows, ask them to close them if in direct sunlight.

when applying the vinyl… try only removing the first 6-8 inches of carrying paper from behind the vinyl. tack on the top, squeegee down using a felt or felt edged nylon squeegee such as the Avery ones… once you have it in place, slowly remove another 6 inches at a time as you apply the vinyl.
it helps if you have someone else to help keep the vinyl taught… if not tape the bottom into place pulling it down and securing with some masking tape.
here’s an old vinyl of me doing same but this time on a truck.
this isnt an air release vinyl, has no lamination and is being fitted dry on a very hot humid day… you will see i miss a squeegee swipe near the bottom and have to pull the vinyl back off. you can see just how good and quick a grip the vinyl adhesion has on the vehicle in a matter of seconds.
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[Praveen Jayawardene]

Hello Rob,

Thanks for feedback and the video.
My lord i hope one day i can be as quick as you on large prints. Thats amazing you got through 90% without a bubble or crease .I guess this takes years of practice with technique.

I tried another vinyl today instead of the Arlon i used the Avery 2003 EZRS it has similar qualities as the Arlon with air release although goes on really well in all conditions .15degrees today. This is a thicker vinyl which has good body/stiffness but i dont get as good print quality as the Arlon so thats why i use it ,also the Arlon is well priced.

Thanks for the feedback and will take it all on board.

Cheers,
PJ