Ultra-tack print media suitable for doming

[Ratbagz4]

G'day all - what are your recommendations of an ultra-tack (really aggressive adhesion) print media suitable for doming decals (centre motifs) on awards & trophies, please?

The last time I used MacTac 929 which didn't go too well, causing the domed decals to 'curl' away from the trophy. Not a great look... I have been told Arlon DPF 8000 is suitable, but is there or know of comparative print medias?

Thank you.


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[Boudica]

Do you need a high tack because your putting these on a low energy surface, or because of the contour of the dome? I would try a cast vinyl - like 3mIj180 - unless it's because of a low energy material that nothing wants to stick to. Then... I don't have any suggestions. sorry.

 

[johnnysigns]

I haven't used it for domed decals, but the Arlon high tack is definitely very aggressive.

 

[Ratbagz4]

Do you need a high tack because your putting these on a low energy surface, or because of the contour of the dome? I would try a cast vinyl - like 3mIj180 - unless it's because of a low energy material that nothing wants to stick to. Then... I don't have any suggestions. sorry.

Thanks for your recommendation, Boudica - The surface is the reason as you've mentioned.
I've not had issues before when applying printed, domed centre motifs to awards/trophies so I am thinking the print media I used (I think it was MacTac), the adhesive wasn't aggressive enough, causing the domes and decals to lift/curl. I've ordered some Rojo SAV HiTac and see how that goes.

 

[Boudica]

Thanks for your recommendation, Boudica - The surface is the reason as you've mentioned.
I've not had issues before when applying printed, domed centre motifs to awards/trophies so I am thinking the print media I used (I think it was MacTac), the adhesive wasn't aggressive enough, causing the domes and decals to lift/curl. I've ordered some Rojo SAV HiTac and see how that goes.

Not familiar with that brand. Good luck, and let us know how it works!

 

[Ratbagz4]

For sure - won't need to do any until February now

 

[Snydo]

Orafol 3951 HT should work for this application. The more important question is what type of resin are you using for doming? If you use epoxy, try a polyurethane resin as it's far more flexible.

 

[Ratbagz4]

Orafol 3951 HT should work for this application. The more important question is what type of resin are you using for doming? If you use epoxy, try a polyurethane resin as it's far more flexible.

I purchased Intercoat Rojo HiTack but haven't done any doming with it yet. Hopefully the aggressive adhesion will be enough.