Hi Heads, I have been using Arlon/Calon Silver Metalic Hi-performace, 7 year, for 2-3 years now and after that length of time it seems that it starts to lift and curl on the edges. So I am wondering if all of the Silver Metalic does that? If not what kind doesn't? I have a couple of jobs coming up to stripe some new pick-ups and I sure don't want to have it fail in 2-3 years.
Thanks for your input.
Posted by Bruce Evans (Member # 44) on :
you know....I've seen silver fail quite a few times over the years as well. All brands....nothing particular. I think it's probably the case with most metallics. I always tell customers that it fails just like metallic automotive paint usually does.
Posted by Del Badry (Member # 114) on :
In my 12 year striping experince.. 3M Automotive Grade is far superior to any other metallic...
at one time we were told it was rate 9-12 years...
i was looking at a vehicle i did, when i first started and the silver looks almost new,, and it was striped September 90....
Its available thru the Automotive (AutoBody) division of 3M in the u.s., Its not the same material as the scotchcal available thru sign distributors...
Posted by roger bailey (Member # 556) on :
You seem to be speaking of a adhesive failure more then anything else?
If thats the case, can I ask "how was it applied" What did you use to clean with? What did you use to wipe with(what type of towell)?
Roger Posted by Steve Purcell (Member # 1140) on :
Gemlite Diamond by SparCal. The most gorgeous metallic I've ever used. Best quality, too.
Posted by captain ken (Member # 742) on :
I like the sparcal gemlite too. very glittery
Posted by Donna in BC (Member # 130) on :
Sparcal was my all time favorite as well. It's no longer avail here, either that or else they just call it Avery now.
I always found the Arlon metallic less glittery, just about a dull appearance.
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