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Direct Print to Brushed Aluminum... HELP!

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seattle_estimator

New Member
Can anyone give me any pointers on successfully printing directly to brushed aluminum alupanel? It seems to show everything once the print is laid and we keep having to redo our orders... When the liner is taken off, it looks like there is no residue left on the substrate but when the ink is laid, you can see blemishes where the adhesive liner residue stuck... Help!
 
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SignMeUpGraphics

Super Active Member
Even though the panels look clean when the liner is pulled off, there is some micro amount of adhesive left behind... we've been through the same thing.
We wipe everything down with 99% isopropyl alcohol before printing, and things print as they should without any marking.
 
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marcinito

New Member
the best way i found to work long term wast o print design into clear film and laminate to brushed panel.
Looks great and ink won't go anywhere
 
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