Hey Yall I know right off the bat I'll get your not supposed to do that but really what i want is how to do it.I really rather coat this sign out but time doesn't allow it.The customer threw me a curve and yesterday came up needun this christmas sign 2 weeks early.i know there are paints that wioll bite vinyl and also this sign will be stored probably 48 weeks a year so longevity is not a concern....I don't always do things by the book but what works for me and since I know there are some very similar minds here on the letterhead BB thought they mind give me a pointer if they have any "positive input"....thanks t
Posted by ScooterX (Member # 2023) on :
prime coat the vinyl with Chromatic "Ti-Cote". it is a clear primer that makes the vinyl enamel-receptive. it should be available from your sign supply folks (since its made by the same folks who make 1-shot). the Ti-Cote comes in flat and glossy -- i like the glossy.
you can either letter (with Ti-cote) just the areas you're going to letter, or flood coat the whole background and give it a base coat of whatever color you want.
your second option is to get some Avery enamel receptive vinyl. (more expensive than ti-coat). its only a "2-year" vinyl, but maybe that wont matter for the project you're doing. it comes in clear or white.
1-shot also makes a vinyl primer (not Ti-cote), but i'm told that they are going to phase it out and only continue with the Ti-Cote.
