Etched/frosted Glass Vinyl?

[gurlwithapen]

Ok, i feel completely stupid asking this question, but I have also asked my vinyl supplier and they were clueless.
Looking for an etched/frosted glass vinyl to simulate frosted glass look.
I want it to be clear color, if that makes sense.
I was given options of: Oracal 8810 in a myriad of colors, the closest to what i'm looking for is a grey/silver....and Oracal 8510 (also in a silver color)

Of course, my supplier does not have samples of this and I will have to pay a restocking fee if it is not the right thing...and they honestly didnt know much about the look of what i'm talking about. I have attached a pic of the "look" of the etched glass vinyl I'm looking for...

So, anyone used it before and if so, what vinyl? Feeling like a noob here...

Thanks!

 

[gurlwithapen]

photos of etched glass: (these are not my photos, but just to illustrate)

http://1personallyyours.com/yahoo_site_admin/assets/docs/ETCHED_GLASS_VINYL_DOOR.110175432.jpg

http://img0.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.100383764.jpg

 

[John in Cali]

It absolutely exists. Used a few miles of it myself. Arlon carries one that I usually use, but 3M is good also.

 

[Mosh]

go to fellers....are you serious????????

 

[John in Cali]

Can't be certain, but it looks like the first picture is etched glass vinyl, and the second is frosted. Etched has more a flat finish, and frosted has a sparkly finish.

 

[signcrafters london]

Of course, my supplier does not have samples of this ...
Thanks!

Don't you have an Oracal color chart? All the frosted and etched vinyls are in there.

 

[Victor]

Oracal and MacTac both have a decent version of the frosted (etched) vinyl

 

[gurlwithapen]

i have the oracal color chart, but they are not on there. called signwarehouse to get a chart with them, and was told they dont have them on any color chart. will try fellers. thanks!

 

[AUTO-FX]

That's ridiculous, of course SW has it. Those chicks that answer the phone in the order dept are in left field.
The full size Oracal Graphic Films Color Guide has them all. Colored films, 085,056,055,090,091, Series 8510 090 silver, 091 gold, 094 silver coarse, 095 gold coarse
The silver 090 is likely the one you're looking for. They all , from all manufacturers, have a degree of "silver" embedded in them.

 

[Pixels Are Bad Mmmkay?]

I'm pretty sure the etched glass and frosted glass cast film you speak of is in our Oracal color charts. I've used the Oracal silver grey etched glass cast and it looks great. The stuff in your picture looks a little different though. I'm thinking that's the frosted glass cast you're looking for.

The only thing I noticed about the etched glass cast is that its not as tough as regular cast vinyl film. You have to be very careful with it so it doesn't tear, in other words. Never worked with the frosted glass film, so I can't say on that. When I use it I apply it to the inside of the window. I'm assuming that's the recommended way to apply it. It makes a nice background accent if you use it as a drop shadow on the inside of a window and use regular vinyl on the outside of the window.

 

[signage]

Call Oracal direct or email them asking for full color chart!

 

[slipperyfrog]

Just another option.

A stronger, more durable alternative that looks better than any of the etched vinyl would be window film(tint). However that would take you to completely different installation.

We use the following material for etched decorative work. Designs are cut by plotter and then installed as a tint would be.

http://www.coloredfilms.com/etchfrost.aspx

 

[HaroldDesign]

Oracal 8510 090 Silver Fine. Advantage carries it. Looks great.

 

[MikePro]

3M 7725SE is all I use. Both dusted crystal and frosted crystal.
Even though dusted crystal looks more like true "etched glass", everyone seems to prefer frosted crystal as it has a LOT more sparkle to it. Both cast materials, cut/weeds great, and wet applies really well.

 

[MikeD]

Gerber 210 Dusted Crystal looks like sand-blasted glass.

 

[petepaz]

i have been using mactac bubble free glass etch, they have matte dusted and frosted translucent. one of them might be what you are looking for and the bubble free feature is very helpfull because you can dry install. fellers and nazdar both carry it

 

[FireSprint.com]

Fellers....

I found this stuff easier to use over other solid color vinyls for some reason. Did a large office a couple years back.

 

[Ken]

I'm pretty sure the etched glass and frosted glass cast film you speak of is in our Oracal color charts. I've used the Oracal silver grey etched glass cast and it looks great. The stuff in your picture looks a little different though. I'm thinking that's the frosted glass cast you're looking for.

The only thing I noticed about the etched glass cast is that its not as tough as regular cast vinyl film. You have to be very careful with it so it doesn't tear, in other words. Never worked with the frosted glass film, so I can't say on that. When I use it I apply it to the inside of the window. I'm assuming that's the recommended way to apply it. It makes a nice background accent if you use it as a drop shadow on the inside of a window and use regular vinyl on the outside of the window.

Nice idea about using as a shadow behind the glass...thanks.
We use the Avery etched material..it also is a little "weaker' as far as handling, but great adhesion. Ken

 

[AllSquare Jason]

i have been using mactac bubble free glass etch, they have matte dusted and frosted translucent. one of them might be what you are looking for and the bubble free feature is very helpfull because you can dry install.

MACtac BFree Window Films are great digital solutions -can even be reverse printed for inside mount.

 

[RobbyMac]

etchmark?