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Laminate Nightmare on Perf
- Thread starter Gangnam
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ProColorGraphics
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I have used the Briteline stuff from Grimco and it worked for me. I would only recommend it for flat windows though. Doesn't curve very well.
CS-SignSupply-TT
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OPTICALLY CLEAR LAMINATES available from CiberSupply
Gangnam, CiberSupply here (metro Atlanta). We distribute General Formulations (aka GF) and we have their three (3) optically clear laminates. #105, #106, and #115
Please let me know how I may help.
Gangnam, CiberSupply here (metro Atlanta). We distribute General Formulations (aka GF) and we have their three (3) optically clear laminates. #105, #106, and #115
Please let me know how I may help.
Kentucky Wraps
Kentucky Wraps
Whoa...whoa...Valspar spray, that you can't see through? You aren't spraying it on the perf AFTER you install it on the window are you? If so...that's your problem.
Other than that...you should be able to see through the perf after installed.
Or am I missing something?
Kentucky Wraps
Kentucky Wraps
Also, the optically clear lam is VERY thin and loading and unloading it onto the Laminator for one window job is a pain in the butt.
Patentagosse
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I'm a long time user of Oracal 290F but recently got a roll of their 297 which is also optically clear but thicker. It helps reduce the squeegee strokes. 'Work as fine as 290F.
Gabagoo, the 290F is like $15 more than regular 290G at my source so that's not worth getting both rolls. I use 290F for ALL my window perf. & wrap jobs (same film only the release liner is different... paper vs. polyester). 'Never had a single issue about this selection.
Gabagoo, the 290F is like $15 more than regular 290G at my source so that's not worth getting both rolls. I use 290F for ALL my window perf. & wrap jobs (same film only the release liner is different... paper vs. polyester). 'Never had a single issue about this selection.
Circleville Signs
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dont lam perf. the end.
I used the LAMEX 2Mil Opitcally Clear Premium Cast that the people at Fellers recommended to me. :/ still to cloudy to see out of.
Whoa...whoa...Valspar spray, that you can't see through? You aren't spraying it on the perf AFTER you install it on the window are you? If so...that's your problem.
Other than that...you should be able to see through the perf after installed.
Or am I missing something?
Spraying before install, letting it sit for 2 hours, still cloudy :/
durafosinks
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cloudy 2 hours later?!?!
Maybe the windows were not properly cleaned and prepared prior to installation?
Maybe the windows were not properly cleaned and prepared prior to installation?
I'm spraying the perf while it is still on the paper backing. The idea is fill in the holes to prevent moisture and dirt build up in the holes correct?How can a sprayed clear on perf be hard to see through?
If its a spray then it would not be in the holes once applied. In other words nothing but open air in the holes is hard to see through???
CS-SignSupply-TT
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After applying the spray lam and letting it dry, preferably overnight, the perf should be ready to install. When you remove the backing/liner, the spray laminate that adhered to the backing/liner should be removed because it has adhered to the backing/liner.
Circleville Signs
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Again - Don't laminate perf, unless the laws of your state require it.
I hope your not serious..
Ok. So let us say that I have to laminate perf, what do I do now?
Circleville Signs
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I am 100% serious. I NEVER laminate perf unless the job specs it (here in Ohio, that is a very rare occurance).
Laminating perf does not provide enough protection to warrant the cost, and the fact that it makes it difficult to see ALL the time, rather than just when it rains, makes it more hassle than it's worth.
If you MUST laminate, please understand that your client simply won't be able to see very well out of it, ever.
Laminating perf does not provide enough protection to warrant the cost, and the fact that it makes it difficult to see ALL the time, rather than just when it rains, makes it more hassle than it's worth.
If you MUST laminate, please understand that your client simply won't be able to see very well out of it, ever.
"Deposit Please"
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...your going too heavy on the spray.