Drytac Vinyls

[CanuckSigns]

What is the general concensus on Drytac vinyl? I like that they are made in Canada, and the price point is pretty good, but the sample rolls I've been sent have shrunk signifacantly on the roll, I printed their polar grip media, laminated it and then sliced through the vinyl and left it, in 2 weeks it shrunk by over 1/16" and looks awful. The sales rep says this is normal as the backer paper is meant to release easily, but my other brands of vinyl don't act this way.

This stuff is supposed to have a 7 year outdoor lifespan, I'm not sure how much I believe that.

Anyone have some long term experience with the polar range of vinyls from drytac who can speak to its durability and quality?

Cheers!

 

[MarkSnelling]

I'm a big Drytac distributor....I've had really nothing but success with their products with the exception of one they are working on improving. I love the cold-weather application capabilities as well (as do my customers....the installers - not so much). Polar Grip sticks like grim death to just about anything. Keep in mind test rolls have already been cut and could be pretty old. The same is true with the hand samples...people wonder about my hand samples but I have to remind them that they are in my car in Michigan where it is 120 degrees in the summer and -20 degrees in the winter....a lot of those samples will pull away from the liner due to those conditions. Try using some on a job - I'd be surprised if you don't have a good experience. You are welcome to call me with specific questions as I can't sell you anything up that way.

 

[CanuckSigns]

I'm a big Drytac distributor....I've had really nothing but success with their products with the exception of one they are working on improving. I love the cold-weather application capabilities as well (as do my customers....the installers - not so much). Polar Grip sticks like grim death to just about anything. Keep in mind test rolls have already been cut and could be pretty old. The same is true with the hand samples...people wonder about my hand samples but I have to remind them that they are in my car in Michigan where it is 120 degrees in the summer and -20 degrees in the winter....a lot of those samples will pull away from the liner due to those conditions. Try using some on a job - I'd be surprised if you don't have a good experience. You are welcome to call me with specific questions as I can't sell you anything up that way.

Thanks Mark, which of their vinyls is giving you issues if you don't mind me asking?

 

[MarkSnelling]

Let me restate that I love their entire line....but the Polar Transit Air is a little weak. The idea is it would be good for flat fleet and other mostly flat surfaces, but if there are any bumps or rivets, it just doesn't hold as well as it could. I believe they are working on a new version with an improved adhesive.

I absolutely LOVE their new Polar Smooth 150 Air. 6mil with removable clear adhesive on an air-egress liner. It is about as easy to apply as Spot On or Easy Dot. Drunk monkeys could put the stuff up without a wrinkle or bubble. And it can be applied in temps down to -5 Fahrenheit. Killer product.

A friend of mine in Canada sells Drytac products. Send me a message and I'll send you his contact information.

 

[Ldiprinting]

What is the general concensus on Drytac vinyl? I like that they are made in Canada, and the price point is pretty good, but the sample rolls I've been sent have shrunk signifacantly on the roll, I printed their polar grip media, laminated it and then sliced through the vinyl and left it, in 2 weeks it shrunk by over 1/16" and looks awful. The sales rep says this is normal as the backer paper is meant to release easily, but my other brands of vinyl don't act this way.

This stuff is supposed to have a 7 year outdoor lifespan, I'm not sure how much I believe that.

Anyone have some long term experience with the polar range of vinyls from drytac who can speak to

I'm a big Drytac distributor....I've had really nothing but success with their products with the exception of one they are working on improving. I love the cold-weather application capabilities as well (as do my customers....the installers - not so much). Polar Grip sticks like grim death to just about anything. Keep in mind test rolls have already been cut and could be pretty old. The same is true with the hand samples...people wonder about my hand samples but I have to remind them that they are in my car in Michigan where it is 120 degrees in the summer and -20 degrees in the winter....a lot of those samples will pull away from the liner due to those conditions. Try using some on a job - I'd be surprised if you don't have a good experience. You are welcome to call me with specific questions as I can't sell you anything up that way.

We print laminate and cut decals using Polar Grip for a client who uses them on rental compressors. (Lots or dirt and greese) And have had no issues for a number of years. I let it gas out for at least 24hrs before laminating.