Vinyl on painted marine plywood

[Signs & Designs]

I have a landscaper that wanted no other than marine plywood sign for the back of his trailer. I painted it with oil base paint but still is not smooth like max metal or such. Question is how can I make sure the vinyl will stay stuck to the plywood there is some smaller letters. Is there a top coat, heat, etc. trick to maintain the vinyl. Thanks for your help Bob

 

[studio 440]

did you prime and prep it before the enamel ? did you spray it , brush it , roll it with an enamel roller ? its just like painting a car prep is everything . color sand it after it dries completely then recoat properly to maintain a smooth application . If its a gloss enamel you've got a very slick surface to try and stick to . what kind of material are you putting on ?

 

[Signs & Designs]

did you prime and prep it before the enamel ? did you spray it , brush it , roll it with an enamel roller ? its just like painting a car prep is everything . color sand it after it dries completely then recoat properly to maintain a smooth application . If its a gloss enamel you've got a very slick surface to try and stick to . what kind of material are you putting on ?

I rolled it on with a foam roller, sanded between coats, the paint is rust oleum. I thought it would be better than latex.

 

[letterman7]

Did quite a few of those in the early 90's for realtors, using Rustoleum. As long as you don't mind a few bumps and roller marks, you'll be fine. Put it on, smooth it as best you can and add some heat if necessary.

 

[Billct2]

Back in the day...oh, never mind. It should be fine.