Prints on dibond

[psbc2009]

Looking for recommendations on digital media for mounting on dibond.
Use oracal 210 for laminating. In particilar I am looking for 36 inch media. I have been using a oracal product (maybe 3651 - forget) and fighting some wrinkles/bubbles using the BS. Hoping there is a slightly more rigid material that may work better?? Or maybe it is just me
Thanks in advance for any input!

 

[Letterbox Mike]

Try 3M IJ13C or Orajet 3165RA, both have air-egress adhesive and are rated for 5 years, and should go down smoother.

 

[CS-SignSupply-TT]

Are you using a DRY or WET install? Have you done dibond installs previously? What has changed since the last time you had a clean install?

 

[GoodPeopleFlags]

Are you laminating the print first?

 

[Circleville Signs]

And, last but not least, If you are using the BS to lay the prints, and your work table isn't perfectly level, you're gonna have issues. I recently replaced my table top with a new piece of 3/4" plywood. it has a SLIGHT upward bow in it. I can no longer use the BS to lay prints.

 

[psbc2009]

First off- thanks for the quick responses.
1. I normally do a dry install but have misted with rapidtac
2. I usually print, wait 24-36 hours, laminate with heat assist oracal 210
3. Surface is smoothe and level.
Could not find the IJ13C
I normally use 3165RA for smaller prints 30" and at the moment limited to 38" print area.
I have recently been doing quite a few 36x60 and 36x48 double sided signs on the dibond. 2x3's are a breeze with the 3165RA and the 3x4 good with the 3651 but goes down hill with the 3x5. I am sure it is probably something I am doing wrong but can't put my finger on it- pretty straight forward. I noticed the 3651 was only 2.5mil while the 3165 is 3.75. The other problem is I am limited to the 36 inch media which limits my choices.

When you guys use the BS do you cover the laminated print with mask or any type of cover?? I am getting alot of resistance (very hard to push) which I am sure is contributing to the problem - may be a dumb question. Thanks!

 

[psbc2009]

Yes I have a laminator and thought of doing that but it is a hassle to change from laminating to mounting and back. Plus i can use the BS by myself and the laminator may be a little more tricky.

 

[Signed Out]

+1 mount with laminator at first you'll want an extra set of hands but after a few times you'll be able to do it solo.

 

[sfr table hockey]

Quick question on the Big Squeegee. You say it was hard to push.

Which way do you roll back your media before you start to remove the backing? I Assume you hinge the start point.

I know if you just roll back the media so that the adheasive side is the outer part it does not work the same as rolling the media back so that the print side is the outer part. One way will release the liner easily the other not so good.

Just a thought.