Review Anyone Using Arlon SLX

[dmfahie]

Saw and tried Arlon SLX at ISA, seemed there to be spectacular... very easy to work with and forgiving. Any inout would be appreciated. Thanks

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[BigfishDM]

I have heard that it is very nice but a little too weak of an adhesive, I have come out with a slightly higher tack but with excellent slide ability, the response from SLX users has been 100% positive. Want a small piece to see what you think of the adhesive? There are only maybe 4 TRUE CAST VINYL MFG's out there and this is one of them.

 

[LarryB]

I talked with an installer who used it. He said it is tough wrapping bumpers because while you are laying down the vinyl and getting over a curve the opposite side comes off. It's a 2 handed operation.

For flat surfaces it would be great. I can't see using it for vehicles especially wrapping bumpers.

 

[wleong]

I have heard that it is very nice but a little too weak of an adhesive, I have come out with a slightly higher tack but with excellent slide ability, the response from SLX users has been 100% positive. Want a small piece to see what you think of the adhesive? There are only maybe 4 TRUE CAST VINYL MFG's out there and this is one of them.

I would be interested in your cast vinyl. Would you send me more info on it?


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[BigfishDM]

I would be interested in your cast vinyl. Would you send me more info on it?


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Yes no problem, I would love to send you a piece, the adhesive is what sells this material. Try a piece on a bumper or complex curve and try the slide ability.

 

[Split76]

We tried with one roll. Slideability is great, but the adhesive is quite weak. I'm not saying it's bad but we are sticking with 3M envision. It's much more expensive but still.

 

[dmfahie]

We tried with one roll. Slideability is great, but the adhesive is quite weak. I'm not saying it's bad but we are sticking with 3M envision. It's much more expensive but still.

Do you heat set the Arlon or just squeegee? I have only tried a small application at ISA.

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[BigfishDM]

We tried with one roll. Slideability is great, but the adhesive is quite weak. I'm not saying it's bad but we are sticking with 3M envision. It's much more expensive but still.

Yes, hear that from many shops actually. I have the same slide ability with a higher tack on my material.

 

[Bill Knippenberg]

I have heard that it is very nice but a little too weak of an adhesive, I have come out with a slightly higher tack but with excellent slide ability, the response from SLX users has been 100% positive. Want a small piece to see what you think of the adhesive? There are only maybe 4 TRUE CAST VINYL MFG's out there and this is one of them.

I’m interested can I get a sample with pricing

 

[BigfishDM]

I’m interested can I get a sample with pricing

Yes I can send you a sample piece to check out the adhesive, I am about 4 weeks out before I have any more. We tested with one client and he took every roll available and pre-ordered another pallet (45 kits) I have really only tested it with SLX users but I would love to hear the feedback vs. some of the other brands.

PM your info for a sample piece please.

 

[TXFB.INS]

Yes, hear that from many shops actually. I have the same slide ability with a higher tack on my material.

What do you mean same slide ability but with a higher tack, How is this possible?

is it the initial tack that is higher or is it the set tack?
if it is the set tack, is it done by heat or pressure

 

[BigfishDM]

What do you mean same slide ability but with a higher tack, How is this possible?

is it the initial tack that is higher or is it the set tack?
if it is the set tack, is it done by heat or pressure

The initial tack is very similar but the set tack is greater, that was the most seen complaint on the SLX. The Set tack is with pressure.

 

[TXFB.INS]

Thank you

Since you are private label, how / what type of warranty do you offer compared to the branded material?

 

[BigfishDM]

Thank you

Since you are private label, how / what type of warranty do you offer compared to the branded material?

The warranty will be very similar to the other major brands.

 

[number1talent]

I'm new applying decals. My question is I purchased a roll of Arlon SLX Cast. I would like to apply a white decal onto a car. Since I'm not printing any ink on the material and the vinyl is already white do I have still have to apply an overlaminate or can I just apply the decal?

 

[bannertime]

If it's anything like 4600LX then it's got a low initial tack but after a couple of hours or a day or two, it's on there pretty good.

 

[2B]

I'm new applying decals. My question is I purchased a roll of Arlon SLX Cast. I would like to apply a white decal onto a car. Since I'm not printing any ink on the material and the vinyl is already white do I have still have to apply an overlaminate or can I just apply the decal?

some more information is needed, how are you making a decal without printing?
What are you trying to do?

if you doing a color change, there are other materials probably better suited.
same thing if you are using this SLX as a background and applying plotter material over it.

 

[dale911]

I love the SLX. It does have a very low initial tack but once it has been on there a few hours, it really bonds well. Just did a 2018 F-150 rear bumper and tailgate and it worked very well, conforming and staying IMG in place. Since I don’t do more that 1 or 2 wraps every few weeks I’m slow at it and prone to making mistakes and this stuff is super forgiving. I have also done print and cut with it. I have used it with Mimaki ss21, hp latex and go UV inks and had good results all around. If Big fish has a comparable product with a better price, I’ll probably jump on that.