Windows....Cal vs. Cast

I'm going to get flamed but I would do Cal

 

Yeah I'd probably go cal as well...

 

i'd only use a cast vinyl on windows....especially if it's on the outside...if an inside install....maybe calendared, but that depends on the direction the store front faces...

 

Calendered vinyl has a pretty high shrink rate and a southerly exposure would increase the shrinkage. Having said that I would give the customer the option as I have tested calendered vinyl on a southerly application and yes it does shrink but you will get 5 years out of it and the ink will be fading by the 5th year. In fact I have 2 decals I did in oct 06 on my back door printed on calendered. Both are holding up as far as shrinkage...no problem. One is laminated and one is not, the non laminated has faded slightly but only noticeable when compared to the laminated version. If you are quoting against other companies make sure your comparing apples to apples.

 

I use General Formualtions and have had good results with it. It is not a vinyl that is generally known as they make branded vinyl for major suppliers in the US. It is very similar to Oracle 3651, but cheaper!!!! no grey blockout back either. I am in Canada and it is sold as General Formulations. Just do a search for them and call the head office they will tellyou who a reseller is.

 

Most of GF adhesive vinyl is Calendared.

 

OH yes I know that. If I were to use a 2ml I would probably go with the 3m controltac. Sorry I thought the question was in reference to calenedered vinyl. As a side note I have heard that general formulations is going to introduce a comply high end calendered vinyl that is supposed to be acceptable for doing wraps. Should be interesting to see the price point.

 

I usually do use Oracal 651 on windows.
It's thicker and easier for me to apply dry.
Now if I was backing SignGold on glass I would definitely use cast.
Love....Jill