translucent for non-translucent jobs?

[raider]

I have several yards of Oracal 8500 translucent vinyl and wondering if anyone has used it for vehicle graphics? I realize its for lighted signs but I don't see any of that type of job in the near future. Just trying to put dead inventory to work.

 

[HulkSmash]

I have several yards of Oracal 8500 translucent vinyl and wondering if anyone has used it for vehicle graphics? I realize its for lighted signs but I don't see any of that type of job in the near future. Just trying to put dead inventory to work.

Please, no.

 

[Drip Dry]

Why not ?

It may cost a little more, but it will last longer since it's high performance.
The color won't be any different.

 

[raider]

that is really my primary question: will longevity compare to an Oracal 751 or 951 as far as color retention and overall durability?

 

[John L]

.....All the time with no problems.

 

[HulkSmash]

Translucent perm. Vinyl on vehicles...?

Wow - to each his own i guess

 

[CP Signs]

I always have left over translucents. I use when I need templates,,,, but never on a vehicle.

 

[tsgstl]

The color would be compromised unless its a white vehicle. I have used yellow over red to create a darker redish yellow in a pinch.

 

[CanuckSigns]

like colorado said, it's not the vinyl quality that is the issue here, it the adhesive. vinyl that is made for vehicles has a removable adhesive, translucent vinyl has a permanent adhesive, any guesses what happens when it's time to remove a vinyl with a permanent adhesive from an expensive vehicle?

 

[HulkSmash]

I've removed translucent vinyl from vehicles before, and it does take the clear coat off of an OEM paint job.
and depending on the age of the vehicle, paint as well.

 

[royster13]

vinyl that is made for vehicles has a removable adhesive...

It may be removable but it is permanent adhesive.....

For example Oracal 751 has "Solvent polyacrylic, permanent, clear"....Same adhesive as Oracal 8800......

 

[raider]

Several issues to consider. Thanks for the input.

 

[Billct2]

High performance cast vinyl like Arlon and 3M are made to be removable?

As for using the translucent, I've never done it on a vehicle but have used it
on aluminum signs with no issues, as long as it's a white background.

 

[raider]

Thought that vehicle color could be a problem . . . its black.

 

[HulkSmash]

stop being cheap, just use the right stuff.

 

[raider]

The "right stuff" has already been ordered. Just trying not to be wasteful. It's ok, may have someone interested in the "leftovers".

 

[GB2]

Of course you can use it on anything you want, just like any other cast vinyl. The only difference will be the gloss level will be different from regular cast vinyl.