Is there such thing as a pre-printed vinyl that looks like diamond-plate aluminum?
If so, where can I get it.
Thaks,
Posted by Jon Aston (Member # 1725) on :
Easy enough effect to achieve with a Gerber EDGE or another digital printer...
Posted by Brian Snyder (Member # 41) on :
I Edge print a diamond plate pattern onto vinyl for a machine shop customer of mine. I found the diamond plate pattern as one of the fills in Corel Draw 9.
Posted by Tony B (Member # 935) on :
Hey Brian,
I have CD 9, where is the diamond plate fill you mentioned? Is it in the textures or the bitmap fills?
Posted by Bruce Evans (Member # 44) on :
Call SignMart in Anaheim, California. They have it. It's not printed from what i've seen. It almost looks like chrome vinyl with the plates etched into it.
Posted by Del Badry (Member # 114) on :
theres a co. in canada, that sells into to the u.s caled graphicmart.com they sell a pre-printed vinyl that looks like it..
Posted by Bill Cosharek (Member # 1274) on :
You can also try www.graphicut.com who aren't merchants here Yet! Maybe you can convince them to join. But it is preferred here in Letterville to check with those who are already merchants first. The above mentioned site takes you to a company who was at the BIG show in Columbus last year. The sample I saw there looks like what I think you're looking for; although the sample pic on website looks much darker.
Posted by Mike Pipes (Member # 1573) on :
GBC Sign warehouse had diamond plate screenprinted vinyl in their catalog along with a number of other printed patterns and textures.
They're a merchant here too. www.signwarehouse.com Posted by BRIAN CAISSIE (Member # 2673) on :
I bought this file from signwarehouse.com, it is listed under holographic film, it might be screenprinted, it looks like the diamonds were etched in, but it has a smooth surface. The only thing, it only lasts two years, 24" X 10 Yds. $45.00.
Posted by Mark Yearwood (Member # 2723) on :
I tried some of the Chrome look with the etched pattern and it failed outdoors fast. It is a short term material designed for stock cars etc. which will get replaced regularly. It has a clear film on top that peels off after a while, especially at sharp points. It looks cool though when used for displays and such.
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It is a short term material designed for stock cars etc. which will get replaced regularly. It has a clear film on top that peels off after a while, especially at sharp points. It looks cool though when used for displays and such.