Function Graphics
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Hi everyone, just wanted to share. So we've been asked if we can decal a truck that had been rhino lined (sprayed with bedliner material) at first I said no, then told the customer I'd be willing to try.
You can't wipe the surface clean, it just shreads paper and snags cloth fibers, so I just sprayed some Isopropyl and used a stiff brush, brushing until it evaporated. Then I measured and tape hinged my decal with duct tape and squeegied as hard as I could. Before removing the transfer paper I heated the decal with my torch, (browned it like a marshmallow, by accident, a few times lol) and pressed into it firm with my foam rivet tool. You roll the mask away carefully, hold down whatever wants to pullaway. And then I post heated the whole thing again and smashed again with the rivet tool
So far so good. Its been about 3 months on our first attempt. We just installed another one yesterday. I told the client still no warranty....
Im using Arlon 2100 #07 Silver Metallic.
What are your thoughts. It isn't everyday but it is possible.
Anyone ever try this or have a better way? Im always open for new techniques.
FYI, I blocked out the city for my own protection, I make signs, not bail lol. Keep Signin'
You can't wipe the surface clean, it just shreads paper and snags cloth fibers, so I just sprayed some Isopropyl and used a stiff brush, brushing until it evaporated. Then I measured and tape hinged my decal with duct tape and squeegied as hard as I could. Before removing the transfer paper I heated the decal with my torch, (browned it like a marshmallow, by accident, a few times lol) and pressed into it firm with my foam rivet tool. You roll the mask away carefully, hold down whatever wants to pullaway. And then I post heated the whole thing again and smashed again with the rivet tool
So far so good. Its been about 3 months on our first attempt. We just installed another one yesterday. I told the client still no warranty....
Im using Arlon 2100 #07 Silver Metallic.
What are your thoughts. It isn't everyday but it is possible.
Anyone ever try this or have a better way? Im always open for new techniques.
FYI, I blocked out the city for my own protection, I make signs, not bail lol. Keep Signin'
