temporary race numbers

[jdoug5170]

We do club racing car numbers. A number of the racers belong to multiple clubs and have number variations. Example would be that in one club they might run 392, in another 39 and then in another 92. Our thought is we would like to offer a reusable plate that would go over the to be hidden number.

What material would you recommend? We are currently thinking PhotoTex. We have a SP300 so print and cut material is best so that we don't have to carry a rainbow of colors.

Second question. Most of the racers install their own numbers. We currently print, laminate and cut and deliver. Would it be best to mask for ease of application. Seems like once laminated the numbers are pretty substantial and we certainly have no problems when we are doing the application.

Thank you
Doug

 

[cajun312]

I use PhotoTex for those, but they will blow off at 130mph sometimes. I've been laminating them because if they get wet the ink will run, I use a SP 300V also.

If you leave the background white, the PhotoTex is translucent enough that the car color will show through a bit.

 

[WestcoastSigns]

I use PhotoTex for those, but they will blow off at 130mph sometimes. I've been laminating them because if they get wet the ink will run, I use a SP 300V also.

Wondering how it looks after laminating. Isn't there a texture to phototex that interferes with smoothness?

 

[cajun312]

Wondering how it looks after laminating. Isn't there a texture to phototex that interferes with smoothness?

Looks the same but glossy. I don't think lamination is recommended by the manufacturer but it works good enough for the numbers.

 

[Sign-Man Signs]

Oracal 651, removable vinyl.

 

[Jackpine]

Removable adhesive vinyl works for me.

Oracal 651, removable vinyl.

 

[Stuckup]

Maybe try a 1/2 inch Sealer Clear vinyl tape on leading edges to stop The Decal blowing off at 130MPH. If the client wants to have a re-usable Number, give it to them, save them money they will not go elsewhere.