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Posted by Glenn Racoma (Member # 1846) on :

Does anyone know how to take away the wrinkles that are sometimes on new banners?
They are a problem with vinyl laying properly.
Also, another problem I'm having and that is plasticization (where vinyl banner release a gas). I've tried alchohal, but vinyl still seems a little loose on surface. Any advice I would be gratefull.

Thank You,
Glenn

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Posted by Glenn Taylor (Member # 162) on :

Hi Glenn,

To take out wrinkles that sometimes comes with new banners, try going over the wrinkle with a heat gun.

As for the vinyl not bonding to the banner as tightly as one would like, the problem may be what is being used as banner material. Some "awning" companies try to double as a banner manufacturer and use material not properly treated for vinyl application. You may want to check with your banner supplier there in Hawaii or contact one of the major banner suppliers here on the mainland.

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Posted by Kathy Joiner (Member # 1814) on :

Zion, Read this post thinking there may be an answer to my problem.

Glen T, Do you think the heat gun would work on my face?

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Posted by Glenn Taylor (Member # 162) on :

LOL, Kathy! But really.....why mess with perfection.

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Posted by cheryl nordby (Member # 1100) on :

HAHAHAHAHAHHAHAAW Kathy! I was curious about the same thing............ :O)

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Posted by jimmy chatham (Member # 525) on :

i tape my banners down on a table to pull out the wrinkles. heard preperation-h will take them out of your face. hehe

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Posted by Kathy Joiner (Member # 1814) on :

Gee thanks Jimmy,

Some favor..... been using the stuff for 3 days now and my face has shrunk! Looks like 1" letters on a 4'x8' sign. Maybe I should sit in on a poker game now that no one can "read" my face.

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River Road Graphics
Ponchatoula, La.
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Posted by Ian Wilson (Member # 177) on :

I use a product called signflex 2200 it has a glue specially designed for banner materials have not had a problem with it have had some banners up for 2 years use it a lot on awnings 5 year outside life.

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Signmaker Toowoomba City Council
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Toowoomba Queensland Australia
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