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Hi. I am starting my new sign shop out and was wondering if Orical is okay vinyl. I know that if I start out with it it might be, but have used it with 3m in the past and a person really can't mix the two. The Orical, though on it's own was fine, but I used it on top if 3m High Performance and it wouldn't stick. I have always used 3m only as the shop I worked for would use nothing less. Starting a new shop, though, the price of the Orical is tempting.
-------------------- Jessica Woodrow P.O. Box 212 Edgar, WI 54426 Posts: 16 | From: Edgar, WI | Registered: Jan 2000
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I've been useing Orical 651 for almost everything I do for the past 5 years and have not had any problems. Most of the lettering has been done on trucks and heavy equipment wich is a fairly harsh enviroment and has held up well.The 751 is their high performance line wich I've heard is very good also. Good luck and welcome to the sign biz!
-------------------- Phil Swanson Lake George Lettering 151 New Hague Rd. Hague, NY 12836 lakegeorgelettering@yahoo.com Posts: 24 | From: 151 New Hague Rd. Hague, NY 12836 | Registered: Oct 2005
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Jessica, Oracal is a very good vinyl. I have been using Oracal 751 for about 9 years but it was a calandered vinyl in the begining. The reds have faded faster than other colors.I only use 651 for banners and temporary signs. 651 is stiffer and doesn't comform well. I now use Oracal 751 C (cast)and 851 on vehicles and signs. Here is a link to Oracal that you may find helpful. Oracal Homepage Judy
-------------------- Judy Pate Signs By Judy Albany, Georgia USA 229-435-6824
Live simply...Love generously...Care deeply...Speak kindly...Leave the rest to God. Posts: 2621 | From: Albany,GA,USA | Registered: Nov 1998
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