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Alicia B. Jennings
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Howdy, I jus got a call from a guy who needs his "Curtains" lettered. He said the curtains are made from 28oz Laquered covered vinyl. He also said that lettering enamel or vinyl will not stick. And he doesn't know exactly the name of the product that was used on his last curtain job. He said paint will evenutally crack and vinyl lifts off. So I'm thinking "Silk screening inks?" Any suggestions?  - It's these kind of trailer curtains.

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Vinyl inks are a pain and very stinky - I've been having great results on a variety of substrates with Ronan Aqua-Cote.........


as always, test first.

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Gregg Parkes
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Hi Alicia

I have used this - limited in colours here in Australia, but worked extremely well. As usual test first.

http://www.gamart.com.au/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=dRzDZ0%2b1bzM%3d&tabid=447

http://www.gamart.com.au/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=Z04JkFspLqk%3d&tabid=447

Might be worth investigating. When you peel it off the backing liner, it is not tacky like normal vinyls. In fact it feels like there is no adhesive at all. It is the methylated spirits that actually activates the glue.

Also note it can't be digitally printed - so limited to solids only. Cuts / weeds well.

Good luck.

Cheers - Gregg

[ October 18, 2010, 06:18 PM: Message edited by: Gregg Parkes ]

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Jon Butterworth
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Done lots of them !

In fact we did 200 railway wagon curtains once! At ten sides a week as the were being made.

Vinyl ink! Lacquor thiners.

Plus a lot of trucks over the years.

Never had a failure.

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FranCisco Vargas
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Alicia, silk screen will work, lacquer thinners more expensive. I agree with Sonny, I would use the Ronan or Chromatic Ti-Cote, you can put it on with a rag, but since this is a large area roll it on with a foam roller cover or even spray it on, then use your 1-Shot and it's a done deal...

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Jim Moser
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Have done several spare tire covers with Ti-Cote and One-Shot with good results.... never one of those curtain trailers tho.....

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