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Need Help Please suggest a white vinyl to cover text

Discussion in 'General Signmaking Topics' started by RyanT, Sep 24, 2018.

  1. Sep 24, 2018 #1
    RyanT

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    I need to cover some phone numbers and names on a real estate sign - what white vinyl will block out the text from showing through with one layer? Text is dark blue on white, so it's a pain.

    Inexpensive would be best as I doubt I'll use it for anything else.

    I've found it takes three layers of white 651 to completely block out the text, which is very time consuming and uses a ton of material.

    Suggestions?
     
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  2. Sep 24, 2018 #2
    Sign Works

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    Digital print film has a grey adhesive which blocks out anything it covers.
     
  3. Sep 24, 2018 #3
    Jburns

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    You say inexpensive is important. Is paint and some masking tape an option?
     
  4. Sep 25, 2018 #4
    ChicagoGraphics

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    Most digital vinyl has either a gray or black adhisive, use one of those types of films.
     
  5. Sep 25, 2018 #5
    RyanT

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    Thanks for the input, would Orafol 3641 work OK?

    I'm not into printing yet so print film varieties are new to me
     
  6. Sep 25, 2018 #6
    SkyHighSigns

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    3M Control Tac has a dark contact part
     
  7. Sep 25, 2018 #7
    The Sign Goddess

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    If you don't have print material. Lay black first as your block out layer and then white over top of that.
     
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  8. Sep 25, 2018 #8
    Billct2

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    Use a vinyl with grey adhesive layer or lay down a grey piece then white
     
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  9. Sep 25, 2018 #9
    Sign Works

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    3641 is an economy calendered film and shrinks a great deal. 3651 or 3165 is a standard calandered film equivalent to 651.
     
  10. Sep 25, 2018 #10
    IDB Signs

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    It may shrink, but if its all you have on hand, the 3641 would have the masking properties you're looking for.
     
  11. Sep 25, 2018 #11
    Asuma01

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    Just use blockout vinyl. The adhesive side is black and the top surface is white. Should work like a charm.
     
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