Window perf printed

[Stormy Conner]

This would be my first time dealing with window perf. I printed a mostly black background with a logo in the center. Because I printed it and its going on the back window of a truck I laminated it. They put it on the window but now are complaining that you can

't see through it from inside the truck. So I don't know what happened, or what to say about it. Is there something specific I am supposed to do? Please help.

 

[2B]

IF and that is a big IF you laminate, you have to use optically clear lamination.
Even then there will be some reduction in visibility.

regardless, perf will NOT be as clear as only glass

Optically Clear Laminate for Window Perf?

Which brand of Optically Clear cast laminate is the best to use on perforated window graphics? Sometimes I question if the laminates advertised as optically clear, truly are. For example, I just used Arlon 3200 on a window, and I feel drunk looking through it. Everything is "fuzzy" and I...

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NO LAMINATION

 

[Stormy Conner]

IF and that is a big IF you laminate, you have to use optically clear lamination.
Even then there will be some reduction in visibility.

regardless, perf will NOT be as clear as only glass

Optically Clear Laminate for Window Perf?

Which brand of Optically Clear cast laminate is the best to use on perforated window graphics? Sometimes I question if the laminates advertised as optically clear, truly are. For example, I just used Arlon 3200 on a window, and I feel drunk looking through it. Everything is "fuzzy" and I...

www.signs101.com

NO LAMINATION

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Thanks for your help on this. I am going to reprint it and NOT laminate it.

Without lamination it will fade faster right?

 

[Gino]

You can always hit it with some liquid spray before adhering it.

 

[MikePro]

either:
the ink that was printed into the holes could have transferred onto the sheet lamination.
or
you sheet laminated with a matte overlam
or
you wet applied and the moisture is trapped in the holes

either way, if you sheet lam perf with intent to view through it, you should either sheet lam with optically clear & dry apply OR liquid laminate (as I do) with some ClearShield & a foam roller.
no lamination won't fail riiiight away, but it will much faster if it doesn't get scratched first.

 

[gnubler]

It was my understanding that if you don't laminate perf then dirt will collect and sit on the holes, especially if it's on a vehicle. I wrapped all the windows of my shop van with laminated perf 50/50 and it just looks like window tint from the inside and doesn't obscure visibility.

 

[Texas_Signmaker]

Thanks for your help on this. I am going to reprint it and NOT laminate it.

Without lamination it will fade faster right?

you cant see out of unlaminated perf when it rains or misty.

 

[White Haus]

1. What material (vinyl and laminate) did you use?
2. I wouldn't trust the average end user to install most decals properly, let alone a full rear windshield perforated decal. In the future I would make it clear (assuming you're actually using the right materials to begin with) that customer applied decals have absolutely no warranty and that if it looks like crap after they've slapped it on, that's on them.

 

[2B]

Thanks for your help on this. I am going to reprint it and NOT laminate it.

Without lamination it will fade faster right?

Perf is a short-term material and the material "SHOULD BE" be replaced before the inks fully fade.
We print with OEM ECO SOL and have seen 2-3 years of good color on perf, no lam

no lamination will require you to wash with more frequency and you will have ZERO visibility in the rain

 

[unclebun]

Thanks for your help on this. I am going to reprint it and NOT laminate it.

Without lamination it will fade faster right?

It will fade faster and when it rains they will be completely unable to see out the back window. Water fills the little holes and makes it like a frosted window. If they drive on dirt or gravel roads dust will fill the holes and block vision also.

If it's going on a vehicle it needs to be laminated with optically clear laminate. Period.

 

[MikePro]

crap you guys are right, forgot i've always sheet laminated for car windows for that very reason and griped about inability to wetapply.

 

[Precision]

We use a satin spray laminate in a spray can. Spray it on let it dry, takes seconds to dry. It's in the section that sells liquid laminate - forgot the name?

 

[ss5520]

Apart from laminating with optically clear you also need to make certain you use 50/50 hole pattern for cars.

 

[Joseph44708]

We use a satin spray laminate in a spray can. Spray it on let it dry, takes seconds to dry. It's in the section that sells liquid laminate - forgot the name?

Krylon Clear with UV

 

[Precision]

Here it is. It's called "Clear Jet fine art semi-gloss High Performance UV Protective Coating.