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I've done a few banners and fabric table covers using nylon, which has a nicer softer look than vinyl banner material. The problem is getting vinyl to stick to it. The instructions from the banner company list a few types of vinyl that are compatible including Arlon and Gerber which are about all I use. They instruct on warming the material and using a rivet brush but I still have trouble getting it to stay stuck when it's rolled and unrolled. I'm doing a big triangular banner thats going to be shipped all over the country and I'm a little worried about it staying together. Maybe after it's cured a few days it will be stuck on better. Does anyone have any experience with this who can give me any pointers?
I always want to deal with the nylon and vinyl and see the problems also. I once had to letter a canvas awning in Idaho Falls, Idaho and remember the sign shop there lending me a hair dryer. It took a bit of time. With rolling, I haven't tried this, but have you thought of inserting a layer of paper or wax paper (something that could be resistant to sticking maybe) on the surface before rolling? I would be interested since all of my customers have to store the banners in between events too. Sincerely, Deb
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Have yet to be successful in getting vinyl to stick to that darned stuff! On the first one I went by their instructions to a 't' and after the banner was hung for a couple days the customer called to say some of the letters were laying on the floor, took it down a started removing the rest of the vinyl and some of it was stuck very well in various places. Ordered another and the same thing happened, the next time I needed one I cut the vinyl in reverse and used it as a mask for water based vinyl paint,,, now that sticks!
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I have one customer (a college) who orders these on a regular basis. The banners are used for events, rolled up and stored and reused over and over. They have never complained about the vinyl releasing, so I called just now to ask how they are holding up. The fellow in their advertising dept. said they have not been aware of any problems with the vinyl trying to lift, and that they use these banners on a regular basis. So, all I can do is to tell you how I apply the vinyl. I use Arlon cast hp vinyl, apply dry and squeegee the vinyl very firmly several times. You must be very aggressive when applying squeegee pressure and be certain not to let the material get wet. Even after the vinyl is applied it is important to make sure it remains dry. The material is totally unsuitable for exterior use.
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