Store Front Window Perf

[Berferful]

When doing store front glass with perforated vinyl, should a liquid or film laminate be used? Is it neccessary?

 

[1leonchen]

if it on a vehicle i film laminate. i don't like the spray laminate i believe its crap (my opinion). i dont like liquid lamite also. i have a rule if the print is not going to be exposed to the direct sun i would not laminate unless requested by customers. sun i laminate.i charge premium for lamination. most customers want to change perf after 3 years so no lamination. i am printing with mild solvent not eco. eco only last 1.5 years outdoor before significant fading. mine i get 2.5 years, also i print my perf 8 pass more inks. for more life span. i do do temporary perfs no lamination 1 to 2 pass. also for vehicle i use premium cast 3m over laminate its more easy to install.

 

[eahicks]

also i print my perf 8 pass more inks.

I you're running 8 pass uses more ink, you need to fix your profile. It should not use more ink. Higher passes do not use more ink, unless the profile is not set up right. And using more ink does not extend longevity of materials.

 

[1leonchen]

the rip i use i can increase and decrease my ink density. my bad if i didn't explain. i also have a double pass setting that lays down more than the average ink used in say 2 pass. in my opinion i use less ink when i run banners 2 pass vs doing a vehicle wraps which i do from 4 pass to 8 pass depending on the job. i can set my ink density to +4 and it seems as if it is silk screened on vs 1 pass -4 density is is almost bleached out.