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Matte Graphic with Holographic Overlays

MAKn Creations

New Member
Hello everyone!
Looking for some guidance on a particular project I am working on with a new to me effect. I have wrap that i designed and am now going to produce that the client wants to be a matte finish. I plan to do a matte overlaminant on the entire design to achieve the requested effect. The client also wants holographic ovely accents applied. In the past I have installed the overlays then laminated with gloss and the effect of the holographic overlay is still there. I know if I use this same process but laminate with matte the holographic effect will be muted.
Is it safe to install the overlays on top of the matte laminate? Or am I setting my self up for failure doing this? Is there a trade trick that I am unaware of that would help protect the overlays?
The end requested result is a matte finished car with the holographic overlay accents creating an eye catching effect.
Thank you for any and all help!
*Feel free to tag any past threads I may not have found yet as well. I'm always willing to learn.
 

JBurton

Signtologist
I would think the way to do it would be install the holo areas, install the wrap, then cut the matte over the holo and remove, leaving 1/8" or so of matte on top of the holo. Of course, if the holo fails before the wrap, both will need to be removed, and metallic effect vinyl tends to fail faster than wrap films...
 

IsItFasst

New Member
I have used matte laminate over the top of holographic material and was not impressed with the outcome. Almost all the holographic properties were lost from the matte finish. It's what the customer wanted and they didn't complain but it certainly did not look like a traditional holographic once laminated.
 
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