which vinyl can be used for motocross bikes?

[Kevin.Beck]

I`d be interested in this, too.

I had a local dealer asking for similar. He bought a sample in to show me. (he gets it from the states)

it was really thick, I`d seen nothing like it before!!!!!

[kev hoy graphics]

I have had some vinyl graphics to do for a guys motto cross bike on several occasions.
I also did a few PRO cart-racing cars. On each job I used mactac 9800.
When the guy returned for more “he brings in only the guards.” All my stuff was as good as new but the other vinyls were not as good. They looked like screen prints also.
Like Becky this guy brought in some fancy vinyls to be used on the bike. I hadn’t seen it before myself. This time it was a snakeskin type finish on it. I wasn’t keen on it as it felt more of a foil and brittle. I think he said you could buy it from the motto cross magazines & good bike stores.
My point is, is it really necessary to get the thick stuff, if it’s the norm? ive always learned that the better the vinyl the thinner it gets. Like cast vinyl.
Is it not possible they are using a cheap “thick” calendar vinyl & know no better?
fair enough the thick stuff may take more beating & scratches but…. 🙄

[Chris Wool]

hi
whot i have noticed is its not only whos got the most powerful bike
but whos got the most powerful cleaner durability is the name of the game
printed graphics laminated with a cheep window etch film looks and feels like the thick ones but so many different shapes is the problem but when you find the high price of the originals they have a choice dont they
enjoy

chris mrsticker

[Gordon Forbes]

I don’t intend to go for any fancy stuff just printed with a PC600 and I think i will have to get some Mactac 9800 as Roland reccommends this only for the printer.

Thanks anyway guys.

[elitesigns]

A big problem with moto X bikes is most of the mudguards and panels are polypropolene or similar and ordinary vinyls don’t like sticking to them like normal substrates. Alot of the thick vinyl factory decals are reverse printed laminate with an agressive adhesive suited to the plastic.