Here's a New One for You....Maybe

[LINE-X]

I'm a LINE-X dealer, we install spray-on bedliners in trucks and we also apply LINE-X to many other things. We have a new product being launched soon that will allow me to seal a graphic into the bedliner. The product is a clear polyaspartic called Aspart-X that is sprayed on top of the graphic, think of it as a clear coat.

The process will be:
1. Spray the bedliner.
2. Place the graphic on the bedliner.
3. Spray Aspart-X.

I'm interested in being able to create the graphics at my shop. I'm a TOTAL newbie in this regard. I have no idea what software or equipment to search for. All I can tell you is that most likely, the graphic will need to be the backwindow perf. vinyl that's 70/30 or maybe 50/50. I figure, once I learn the process, I could perhaps offer other types of vehicle graphics.

So, perhaps someone could point me in the right direction!

 

[signage]

Welcome to the forums from PA. (OlllllO)

Now my question would be why would you want to use window perf. in the bed?

 

[Marlene]

Hi. it sound like you would be better off subbing out that work as there's a whole lot more to making a good graphic than just buying software and equipment. what you are doing sounds like a cool idea and you wouldn't want to blow it with unprofessional looking stuff.

 

[Dzrt1st]

Welcome to the forums from PA. (OlllllO)

Now my question would be why would you want to use window perf. in the bed?

Probably for adhesion of the clear coat to the Line-X.

 

[J Hill Designs]

I'd be afraid of the perf not conforming to the texture of the line-X

 

[LINE-X]

The perf would (probably) allow the clearcoat to go beneath the graphic which would minimize air bubbles and better seal in the graphic. It might also prevent the graphic from possibly floating up.

 

[signage]

One thing to think of is the clear may bite too hard into the vinyl and distort it! Also the carriers in the clear my be too harsh and cause the inks to re-wet and run together!

 

[jscarl]

Welcome.

 

[Jet Fast Printing]

We have done quite a bit of printing on polyester for encapsulation into floors..... Similar?

 

[LINE-X]

We have done quite a bit of printing on polyester for encapsulation into floors..... Similar?

Yes! Very similiar idea. One thing I did not mention is that the polyaspartic is also used in flooring, just like your picture.

 

[cfbeagle]

Welcome from the Deeeeep South!

Jon makes these for a company that does that down there all the time. Here is a link to his contact info. http://www.signs101.com/forums/member.php?u=12729

I would hire him to do them for you... or he might set you on the right track as to what to use.

 

[LINE-X]

Graphics can be applied to LINE-X, see below. However, these do not have the polyaspartic sprayed on them. So, it can be done, but I'm interested in creating them myself.

 

[yahhoo]

ok..the Roland Versacamm print/cut is about $16kUSD..30" the 54" about 40k
laminator 3-4k.....ink $500 a set....vinyl $150-400 per roll and dont forget the sign design software 3keach...so if it is just a hobby...pick something more fun thats cheaper (unless you're rich) hehe years of learning too etc...if it is just for marking your own product...on a part of the truck that is rarely seen by others...then sub it out.
yes i agree the perf. sounds like it will fail.

 

[dwt]

It's been done already. Cut or print, lay graphic, use heat gun and rivet brush, cover with clear coat, wait for failure in 2-3 years. When that happens top coat with fresh liner and begin again.

Speed Liner products (polyurethane) will allow you to use ppg colorant to spray with a reverse stencil.

I've also used aggressive oil base paints to bond with conventional liners to add a splash of color after the curing time.

 

[Gino]

Welcome from PA.....................................

 

[Just Another Sign Guy]

yep nothing new here. just make sure you test on something other than someones vehicle until you find the correct combination for your application.

if your decals do not need to be larger than 11.5" in width the gerber edge may be a good option for you.

 

[washingtonsignguy]

I know spray in liners are used for many applications, but the bottom of a bedliner seems like a strange place to advertise. Great for helicopters and small planes i guess. lol

 

[The Big Squeegee]

Welcome from OK