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Hi guys, I have 2 questions if anyone has the time......I just spent way too much time trying to wrap a 4" stripe around the back of a large dump trucks cab......... Just couldnt turn the corner without distorting,wrinkling and all other kinds of nasty stuff to it......... I tried heating it wet applic, dry applic just couldnt do it.. any suggestions ? ( I used oracal HP vinyl).
My other question is....... where do I find, or is there such a thing as a roll , similar to vinyl, that I can put through the plotter...... and use as a paint mask.. if so how would it release from the liner..... and where can I get/buy some.......... I am still a rookie. cant you tel ........
Thank You....
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-------------------- Rich Parthemore Buchanan NY rparth139@aol.com Posts: 107 | From: Buchanan, NY USA | Registered: Nov 2000
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1st problem is oracal, not the most manipulitive vinyl. ive done vans with the same problem, but was using sparcal(now avery) hp. 2nd ? most viyl place sell vinyl mask, look and is vinyl...but mat finished and wont leave any glue when you remove it...iam not a gerber fan..but there mask is the best!!!
-------------------- joe pribish-A SIGN MINT 2811 longleaf Dr. pensacola, fl 32526 850-637-1519 BEWARE THE TRUTH.....YOU MAY NOT LIKE WHAT YOU FIND Posts: 11582 | From: pensacola, fl. usa | Registered: Nov 1998
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It isn't too often that we agree with one another...and it almost pains me to say this...but you are (gasp) right!
We strictly recommend using cast (not calendered) films for applications involving any kind of compound curve. Cast films have certain properties of elasticity that you simply will not find in a calendered film. This is often referred to as "conformability".
OP is right about Gerbermask II, as well...fantastic paintmask.
While you are ordering that Gerbermask II from your local Gerber dealer, ask for a sample of some Gerber/3M 220 Series Cast Vinyl for the ultimate in conformability.
-------------------- Jon Aston MARKETING PARTNERS "Strategy, Marketing and Business Development" Tel 705-719-9209 Posts: 1724 | From: Barrie, ON, CANADA | Registered: Sep 2000
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the back is probably straight, but the sides may taper in? Try to fold a piece of paper around the corner, tape it in place, then draw the 2 level & parallel lines 4" apart. take off the paper & you probably have a shape slightly more like a boomarang. cut that for corners (flip one), then overlap straight 4" stripes on each side & back
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Doug has the best solution. Trying to "conform" even cast film around a compound curve like you describe will usually result in having to "pull/stretch" the material to the point where it will reduce it's width too.
I have also taped the paper on the curved surface, drawn the lines, scanned the paper, digitised the curved lines and cut the curved vinyl on the cutter. That way ends up with smoother more accurate edges, and if you are doing four or five trucks it is actually quicker.
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