Standard Rivet Application on trucks

[DrunknMonk]

Hi all, Ive got some 40ft trailers to do in standard cut letters, (black) they are full of rivets, was going to use some standard polymeric vinyl, but after trying a sample on a riveted shipping container, it didnt go well, then tried some cast vinyl, it was better but i would have to do alot pricking holes to let the air out, so tried a air release vinyl, this was much better, its still alot of work to squeegee around every rivet, then i seen this on youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7hsFPXqHqI I tried it, its in possible to do the channel thing, has anyone done this with the channel ??

Am I right in doing it with a air release vinyl the cost compared to cast is 3 x times the cost, I need 24m per trailer and Ive got 20 trailers to do.

or would I be better off using cast and doing alot of pricking / rivet brush ?

Thanks for any help

Gary

 

[Dennis422]

I use Avery 900 EasyApply RS for that type of install.
It is not really 3x the price.

 

[DrunknMonk]

I use Avery 900 EasyApply RS for that type of install.
It is not really 3x the price.

in the uk we have to use a wrapping film, (I think, I need to check) its about £13.00 per mtr, the cast film we have been using is £7.00 so yes your correct its double, have you tried the channel / roller ?

 

[qmr55]

http://www.rollepro.com/

Best tool for doing rivets.

Essentially you can use a foam paint roller, does the same job but cheaper.

 

[dlndesign]

+1 on Roller pro, heat gun and rivet brush. Best option I've seen.

 

[DrunknMonk]

http://www.rollepro.com/

Best tool for doing rivets.

Essentially you can use a foam paint roller, does the same job but cheaper.

thanks ive got the roller, it still creased the vinyl around the rivets

 

[qmr55]

thanks ive got the roller, it still creased the vinyl around the rivets

I think you may not have gotten it hot enough. Don't be afraid to use heat.

 

[DrunknMonk]

I think you may not have gotten it hot enough. Don't be afraid to use heat.

ok ill give it another try tomorrow, does have to be air release for it to work correct ?

thanks for your help