etched vinyl I HATE IT!!!!!

[signwizz]

had to do these windows used lots of fluid what a pain!!!!! ive done 5 locations with all this.
shane

 

[401Graphics]

next time try mactac b-free etched vinyl. No fluid needed

 

[704signs]

I Keep saying I will not do those type of installs anymore .... If you don't do it on a regular basis it can really be a pain.

 

[signwizz]

just have to make sure you charge enough !!!lol

 

[HulkSmash]

it isn't that bad..just make sure you don't have to re position.

 

[signwizz]

problem is getting the premask off have to let it sit for a bit so it can b removed

 

[signwizz]

this is how i premask just the letters not the whole thing

 

[John Butto]

this is how i premask just the letters not the whole thing

So you reverse cut the letters on the total etched piece and just mask the copy and wet install, and what kind of transfer tape?

 

[signwizz]

medium tac r tape then remove and put in the inlays

 

[FS-Keith]

you cant even read the text, black background on glass is never a good idea

 

[signwizz]

it isnt black its glass around the white letters i told them it wont be too visable but they r putting brown blinds behind it lol!!!

 

[FS-Keith]

lol oh boy

 

[ShoNuff]

problem is getting the premask off have to let it sit for a bit so it can b removed

exactly. I just installed the "Re-Growth" theme graphics for Hilton Garden Inn's franchise brand re-imaging project. The backside of the entry way doors have 100's of vertical lines cut out of 3M's Dusted Crystal etch vinyl. 8 total doors with split frame making 16 panes of glass. All I can say is it was the toughest install Ive ever done. The tape wouldnt separate from the etch vinyl without alotta finesse. It was freezing outside so the surface temp of the glass was very cold. I used RapidTac 2 to assist in the cold weather install which made it possible to complete on the colder glass but I wouldnt suggest using ANY solution on etch vinyl because it seems to leave spots between vinyl and glass. The crap also shows stretch like crazy.

I cussed through the install but was very pleased with the end result. So was the client considering we got the call this morning for travel to other locations having trouble with getting these graphics installed.

below are the photos from this install of a CRAZY redesign.

 

[JBusch260]

I cussed through the install but was very pleased with the end result. So was the client considering we got the call this morning for travel to other locations having trouble with getting these graphics installed.

WOW! Can't blame you in the least for the cussing, I would have done the same thing throughout the entirety of the install. That's a fantastic result though. Well done!! :U Rock: