Wrapping a waterslide????

[stickamain]

We have a client that is interested in wrapping a waterslide. Basically a 30" diameter tube that's 165' long. It's not straight line type water slide (that would be to easy) it's the one of those that spirals. The good news is that it's not put together yet and we can do it piece by piece. Not sure what it's made of (besides plastic).
I guess my questions are...
Does ANYONE have any experience with something of this nature?
What type of vinyl should we use?
Is this even possible?

 

[J Hill Designs]

outside of it? sure why not? DPF8000 or other ultra tack vinyl
inside? I wouldnt

 

[stickamain]

Yeah, we're not doing the inside!!! Although that would be a neat challenge.

 

[MikePro]

yeah, i'd definitely go with the 8000. don't try to be a hero and wrap each tube in 1 piece

 

[MrSalumi]

Yeah, we're not doing the inside!!! Although that would be a neat challenge.

Interesting challenge for sure. Is it plastic or fiberglass?

 

[Fred Weiss]

I would test the adhesion to insure that it isn't a low-impact plastic that might not hold the vinyl.

 

[Drip Dry]

If it's plastic, it's probably low energy plastic like a football helmet. Regular vinyl won't stick. I'm not sure if wrapping film will. Convex vinyl is made for it. Maybe one of the motorcross guys can guide you to what they use.
I definitely would test it first before committing

 

[stickamain]

Pretty sure it's not fiberglass. We are going to try a test piece first, to make sure it will stick. I believe they want some kind of pattern going all the way down it. That should be a great learning experience for lining things up.
Just the beginning phase so I still have many unanswered questions. Thought I would look here for advice on questions I don't know about yet.

 

[MrSalumi]

I bet its HDPE or UHMW. Definitely test. Convex will be your friend when installing but not when buying it

 

[stickamain]

I bet its HDPE or UHMW. Definitely test. Convex will be your friend when installing but not when buying it

Yoda voice: What is this "convex" of which you speak?

 

[J Hill Designs]

convex high bond

 

[P Wagner]

There are several vinyl medias designed for low energy plastic:

Arlon 8000
Substance 440SE
Convex

 

[stickamain]

How do I find out what type of plastic it is? I'm not sure if it's going to be stamped with some kind recycling code.

 

[player]

The slide mfg. will tell you what plastic.

Be sure to check on the expected life of Convex.

Orical makes a long life material for low energy plastics.

 

[TDFcustomSL]

check out substance incorporated. I prefer their vinyl over convex brand. just ask for a sample. Ive talked to both Matt and Dan. Both have been extremely helpful.

 

[Vinyldog]

If Arlon 8000 wouldn't stick to it, I can't imagine anything that would.

 

[BIG EASY DOES IT]

This thread is a couple months old. Did this project get finished? Are there any pictures?