I have no doubts that this has probably been asked countless times already but until the BULLBOARD gets a "Newbies" thread I gotta ask it here... When painting on vinyl with One Shot Lettering enamels what do you do before/after to make it stay?
Bernard
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Posted by John Kurtzman (Member # 1736) on :
Bernard; Wipe it down with alcohol or cheap laquer thinner first.
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Posted by Si Allen (Member # 420) on :
AND don't forget to apply a "tie coat"! Otherwise tha 1Shot will never dry!!!!!!!
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Posted by Jean Shimp (Member # 198) on :
Before I paint 1-Shot over vinyl I first coat it with Frog Juice or 1-Shot clear. Then I paint on the color I want.
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Posted by Jim Schneck (Member # 1783) on :
Try Deka (water based enamel). Works on Vinyl and PVC. No primer needed. Great colors. Doesn't chalk like 1-shot does.
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Posted by Bob Rochon (Member # 30) on :
Bernard,
Funny you ask as I am working on a project right now.
First I use ONLY 3m High performance or Gerber 220 series vinyl.
Second I scuff the surface with a 3m grey light scuff pad, then I wipe it down with Alcohol and paint.
You can clear with frog juice after that.
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Posted by Stephen Deveau (Member # 1305) on :
Last but not least! You can purchase a clear 220 3M vinyl that is already enamal receptive.. a light scotchpad scuff and off and running. Raven/2000
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Posted by Bernard Molek (Member # 1403) on :
Frog Juice? Before paint/after paint? Boy this must be like salt or something? Where can read more about this or buy it ? Online?
Bernard
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Posted by Rick Sacks (Member # 379) on :
A light mist of Froggie and hit it with a hair dryer for a few seconds. It will dry fast that way. Then do your lettering. More Froggie might provide extra UV stability, but is not necessary. It functions as a barrier coat between the dissimilar materials, enabling adhesion.
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