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Ritrama for wrapping anyone?
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CanuckSigns
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RUN, don't walk!!
you can read all about my experience with ritrama vinyl here http://signs101.com/forums/showthread.php?t=95227
you can read all about my experience with ritrama vinyl here http://signs101.com/forums/showthread.php?t=95227
HulkSmash
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Loring studios wrapped his car in the ostrich print. He said he loves it.
gabagoo
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If you applied vinyl to polycarbonate (Lexan), you are asking for trouble. Especially if you used a liquid to apply it.
Polycarbonate is hygroscopic, i.e. it absorbs moisture. If you apply vinyl over poly that has been exposed to air for while, it will absorb moisture. When the sun hits it, it will turn to vapor and separate the vinyl from the surface. Avery and 3M and others have commented on this on their web sites. Problems generally start in the summer, when it is hot.
Most translucent sign paints allow the moisture to escape and don't have this problem.
Acrylic doesn't do this - it is not hygroscopic. If vinyl is applied to a poly pan face that has just been baked in a vacuum mold, the moisture is baked out and the vinyl will generally be fine. However, after being out a day or so, it re-absorbs moisture and then trouble begins.
Your experience probably was not due to a problem in the vinyl.
If you applied vinyl to polycarbonate (Lexan), you are asking for trouble. Especially if you used a liquid to apply it.
Polycarbonate is hygroscopic, i.e. it absorbs moisture. If you apply vinyl over poly that has been exposed to air for while, it will absorb moisture. When the sun hits it, it will turn to vapor and separate the vinyl from the surface. Avery and 3M and others have commented on this on their web sites. Problems generally start in the summer, when it is hot.
Most translucent sign paints allow the moisture to escape and don't have this problem.
Acrylic doesn't do this - it is not hygroscopic. If vinyl is applied to a poly pan face that has just been baked in a vacuum mold, the moisture is baked out and the vinyl will generally be fine. However, after being out a day or so, it re-absorbs moisture and then trouble begins.
Your experience probably was not due to a problem in the vinyl.
CanuckSigns
Active Member
Sorry not buying it, i've been applying translucent vinyl to polycarbonate with rapid tac for years, oddly enough the only issues i've had were with this 1 particular colour of blue from ritrama, most likely from the same batch.
Also, the vinyl was absolutely fine for the first 18 or so months, then within the space of a month it looked like the pics.
even the leftover yard of vinyl still in my shop has shrunk back on the liner a good 1/8", which i've never seen another cast vinyl do.
JoshLoring
New Member
We used the black ostrich on a trailer and our Lexus. Installs really well and feels amazing. Can't say how it will be in 2 years cause we change ours yearly... But I got a good feeling from it. Keep in mind this is only the textured vinyl.. I've never touched thier other vinyls. ( prefer Oracal )
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JoshLoring
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Real proud of that door handle aren't you
Haha. Entire door panel to get those off with sensors and removal or rear lock assembly. I can take them apart in about 3 minutes. This is the 5th wrap I believe.
Perfection.
JoshLoring
New Member
After the wrap decided 19" rims were well deserved. Just realized the pics have 2 dif sets.
