Etch Vinyl

[wes70]

Getting ready to do a dozen office windows and doors with frosted vinyl. Have always done it the traditional way..wet. Thinking of trying the Hexis HX5DEPM, Etch Glass with Hex'Press which you apply dry. Has anyone have experience with this material? Can it be hinged and applied by itself or does it require masking?

 

[Pewter0000]

I've only ever used dry-apply etch (we use Metascape). Haven't used that one, but I like the dry apply a lot, it's egress. Sometimes if it's a large window we mask it if we're worried.

 

[CanuckSigns]

Never used the hexis stuff, but the MacTac one with air egress leaves the air channels visible through the glass for quite a while after installation.

 

[Johnny Best]

Please report back and tell us how it works. Have only applied them wet.

 

[wes70]

Thanks for the replies...will give the Hexis a go! Will let you all know how it goes.

 

[Gino]

Have done it both ways and quite honestly, it seems to be a 'as needed kinda deal'.

 

[wes70]

Well tried the Hexis. Putting it on dry as it’s suggested was a disaster! Tried it wet and it went perfect.

 

[Johnny Best]

Thanks for the feedback Wes70.