whats the best way to apply vinyl to roller doors?

[Hugh Potter]

hi mate,

if the doors are galvanised, i usually use some panel wipe, or thinners, on one of those spongy pads that have a synthetic brillo pad on one side, give it a good scrub to clean the area to be applied to,

then i would use a pre-cleaner / app fluid for the final clean, dry again, then apply dry, if you do it wet, the edges where you slit it will not stick easily.

i buy a pre clean from either graphityp or my local sign supplies, both similar, and good. rapid tac is a good product, but overly expensive imho.

you can make a very basic solution, take an atomising spray bottle, fill with water, and add a drop (just a drop) of CHEAP washing up liquid, shake, and it’s done !

Hugh

[Paul Seamer]

Thanks for the advise Hugh, Will give it a go.

Thanks Again

Paul

[Brian Little]

paul just to add to hughs advice a wee blow with the heat gun over it after ur finnished would help with adhesion

[Paul Seamer]

Hi guys,

Thanks for the help. Did the No Parking sign on the roller door that I wanted and I am more than pleased with it. Doesn’t look like a total amateur did it! :lol1:

Thanks Again

Paul