Wrap vinyl on low impact plastics

[Get Lucky]

Has any really tried to put car wrap vinyl on low impact plastics like say Dirtbikes, fourwheelers or snowmobile.

I have seen in the last year that some companies are starting to put the chrome and gold on snowmobile and I just can't believe that it will hold up to the abuse that riders put them through. Maybe I'm wrong but I would like to hear what other have to say.

 

[reQ]

Gold/Chrome/Whatever vinyls installed on top of Convex / Substance / Arlon DPF8000. No problems.

 

[TXFB.INS]

holding up to the abuse, highly doubtful unless you put the thick lam on.

having wrap film stick to low energy, again doubtful you will need to put a base vinyl down and then add the wrap film

 

[Get Lucky]

Gold/Chrome/Whatever vinyls installed on top of Convex / Substance / Arlon DPF8000. No problems.

holding up to the abuse, highly doubtful unless you put the thick lam on.

having wrap film stick to low energy, again doubtful you will need to put a base vinyl down and then add the wrap film

Both good idea. Hadn't thought about putting convex down first.

 

[reQ]

Both good idea. Hadn't thought about putting convex down first.

Well you have to laminate convex with your main material, then you have to laminate it overtop with gloss/matte overlam. Did it few times, no problems whatsoever.

 

[Christian @ 2CT Media]

The Avery EZ high tack is great, it sticks to everything!

We use MPI1006

 

[Get Lucky]

That looks like an interesting product might have to give it a try and do some testing.

 

[Get Lucky]

I hadn't been to their site in a while but I did find this interesting. Convex now makes chrome printable.

http://www.convexvinyl.com/convexchrome/

 

[PHILJOHNSON]

I would also give Substance a look as well. They have a line called Ultracurve that has the high tack adhesive designed to stick to the low energy plastics. Here's a link - http://www.substanceincorporated.com/category/mx

Best regards,

Phil Johnson
Summa Inc.

 

[Get Lucky]

I have looked at their product and I know a couple that are using it. I have just had better luck with convex. Seems the thicker stuff wants to always lift. It would be nice to get something with air release I must add.

 

[Christian @ 2CT Media]

Try the Substance Ultracurve X2 as an alternative to the Avery, it works well but is more expensive.

 

[reQ]

Try the Substance Ultracurve X2 as an alternative to the Avery, it works well but is more expensive.

Tried Orafol HT/ 3M HT / Avery HT. None of them are even close to substance. I use substance vinyl only for snowmobiles and listed brands do not perform well on low energy plastics compared to substance.

 

[Vital Designs]

I have used the convex chrome material for football helmet decals and it works good other than once you laminate it you lose some of the pure chrome look.

 

[a77]

Hey reQ, you've tried the newish Avery 2126 or 1006 and it's still not close to substance?

Tried Orafol HT/ 3M HT / Avery HT. None of them are even close to substance. I use substance vinyl only for snowmobiles and listed brands do not perform well on low energy plastics compared to substance.

 

[reQ]

Hey reQ, you've tried the newish Avery 2126 or 1006 and it's still not close to substance?

Lets put it this way - Yes, it will stick to anything because its HT vinyl. But in case of sleds, its not as good. Substance does double layers acrylic adhesive, which makes it perfect for my liking.
P.S. yes, i tried all cheaper alternatives before moved to substance. I am all about to save money, but not in this situation.

 

[a77]

Lets put it this way - Yes, it will stick to anything because its HT vinyl. But in case of sleds, its not as good. Substance does double layers acrylic adhesive, which makes it perfect for my liking.
P.S. yes, i tried all cheaper alternatives before moved to substance. I am all about to save money, but not in this situation.

Mind if I ask where you get this in Canada?

 

[reQ]

Mind if I ask where you get this in Canada?

They do not have any Canadian distributors and do not plan to have any for now. I buy direct from states. By the tame it gets to my door its almost 2k for a bundle. Its expensive but for me - its worth it.

P.S. Arlon DPF8000 might be another option - $1400-1500 per bundle