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Posted by James Donahue (Member # 3624) on :

There's been talk lately about RT, pro and con, so I thought I'd throw my 2c in.

I just got done with an all vinyl job on 2 fiberglass truck doors. I first thought it would be enamel receptive vinyl with black paint and blue vinyl over that. I ended up not using any paint, all vinyl. Roger said to use RT2, I don't know if the enamel receptive is considered calendered or cast, but I ended up using RT2 on the premium vinyl, after rapid prep.

I don't do alot of vinyl signs, but I was REAL PLEASED with the results.

Posted by roger bailey (Member # 556) on :

Thanks James, if only I could get other people to follow the instructions on bottle.

Theres another thread here about wet applications and everyone who posted advise about using Rapid Tac got it wrong, oh well!

Thanks again, Roger [Thanks]

Posted by Mike Clayton Graphics (Member # 723) on :

Hi Roger, I have used Rapic-Tac and Rapid tac II, with great results. I think the problem some are having is that they are applying to glass, and glas does not absorb or breathe, so it may take a bit longer then other surfaces.

Thanks for a great product!

Just my 2 cents [Smile]

Posted by Kathy Joiner (Member # 1814) on :

Mike and James, I like the stuff too. My supplier does not carry it so I have to order and have it shipped. I did get desperate and use my supplier's brand while waiting on an order of R.T. I think I paid for a bottle of soap and water! I sprayed it on the substrate and thought I would never get the "foam" of soap off.

Roger, don't know if you agree, but I find that if I flood the transfer tape and squeegee again before removing, it zips right off.

Posted by roger bailey (Member # 556) on :

Kathy, you one smart girl, thats exactly how I choose to do it !

Folks usually think I'm just trying to get them to use more product then necc. when I use the word "flood" but it really makes the whole job a bit faster and definatly promotes "quality no bubble applications".

The amount is important, you can't use too much, but you certainly can use too little !!

Thanks you guys ! [Applause]

Roger

Posted by Neil D. Butler (Member # 661) on :

Roger I believe the problem when I applied the larger pieces is exactly that, I sprayed too much, I even sprayed it to the underside of the etchmark, it was FLOODED. Adding a little Isopropel Alcohol really helped out the second installation, it went great. I for one don't believe in Rapid Tac on painted surfaces, sorry I really don't. It causes way too many problems, there I said it, It's great for Glass applications, and Rapid remover I buy at least a gallon jug or 2 a month. it can't be beat! I also must say I use Rapid Tac to degrease surfaces like Banners and Vehicles with great success. So it is a great product with more than one use. oh by the way, we do hundreds of vehicles a year, so I am speaking from some ecperience

Posted by Mark Yearwood (Member # 2723) on :

We hang large pieces of digital prints on a smooth surface without even masking them by using RT. We tape them across the top to hinge, spray both front and back of decal and use a squeegee with a piece of masking tape along the edge to keep it from scatching the print and make it slide better.
If you keep it really wet, it goes on real smooth and FAST.

All that RT on the front makes the squeegee slide instead of pulling on the vinyl. It's alot like hanging wallpaper.

Posted by roger bailey (Member # 556) on :

Thank you Neil and Mark, I only wish I knew what you are or arn't doing that causes the need to put Iso. in Rapid Tac?

Oh well.

Roger

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