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[graphix]

What's a econo vinyl I can use for car window decals oracal 651,751,..?

 

[All Graphics Calgary]

Do you want print or cut vinyl?

 

[graphix]

Yes just curious what people like print cut ....for window decals...3165ra seems thin for this..

 

[ChaseO]

If you think 3165 is thin, then you aren't going to like anyone's suggestions. 651 and 751 are not printable material, and while people do and it can be printed on, there are better options out there, just not thick options.

 

[T_K]

You can use the Oracal 651 on windows. I have before. But it is only a cut vinyl. And it will shrink up and leave an adhesive outline around the letters which collect dirt. Not really a problem for short term application.

Question: why are you wanting a "thick" vinyl for vehicle window decals? What advantage do you see in this?

 

[graphix]

You can use the Oracal 651 on windows. I have before. But it is only a cut vinyl. And it will shrink up and leave an adhesive outline around the letters which collect dirt. Not really a problem for short term application.

Question: why are you wanting a "thick" vinyl for vehicle window decals? What advantage do you see in this?

3165 curls with ink on edges...

 

[ChaseO]

That has more to do with the cheap vinyl than it does the thickness. Are you laminating these prints, with clearshield or film either one? If not, don't plan to put your cutline next or in the ink. For a window lettering, regular ol 3651 gets the job done for me most of the time unless I know it needs to be more permanent.

 

[T_K]

That has more to do with the cheap vinyl than it does the thickness. Are you laminating these prints, with clearshield or film either one? If not, don't plan to put your cutline next or in the ink. For a window lettering, regular ol 3651 gets the job done for me most of the time unless I know it needs to be more permanent.

Part of it might be the cheap vinyl. The other thing that comes to my mind is allowing sufficient dry time for the ink before application.

This week, I had to run some product labels straight from the printer into the laminator and back to cut. Not my choice - our customer had run out before ordering more. I was using Avery 1005 SC with the DOL 1060 laminate. So not the economy stuff. Anyway, the print was a heavy saturation of ink, full bleed, and the cut edges were curling up.
The labels that I could let dry for a day or two aren't doing that.

 

[graphix]

That has more to do with the cheap vinyl than it does the thickness. Are you laminating these prints, with clearshield or film either one? If not, don't plan to put your cutline next or in the ink. For a window lettering, regular ol 3651 gets the job done for me most of the time unless I know it needs to be more permanent.

What profile prints best with your printer on 3651..thanks

 

[ChaseO]

On the 3651, I use the Glossy Calendered Vinyl.

 

[Jim Hill]

My favorite

I like 3640 G for decals the best.

Jim