What kind and/or brand of vinyl do you use/recommand for a rear window?
Same new cars have self-cleaning glass! Have you done some bad experiences with them!
On a new Mercedes Vito (van), my ScotchCal letters were wipped down in 3 weeks!
Need advice!
-------------------- Desire Rusovsky SDG Signs rue du Lac 24 1342 Le Pont Switzerland desire@sdgsigns.com http://www.sdgsigns.com Posts: 218 | From: Le Pont / Switzerland | Registered: Mar 2002
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For simple text and smaller graphics i have used only cast material and had no problems with defrosters and or wipers. Make sure that the corners are not very sharp as the wipers will try to peel them back. as for a full blown graphic, that covers your field of view, on the back window i have installed several that were printed on perferated vinyl (clear view) and had very little problems. the main thing to keep in mind is that the window and blade need to be wipped down or rinsed before using the wiper blade if the window has eccessive dirt on it.
-------------------- Bob Stradford Sozo Graphics P.O.Box1562,San Benito,Texas78586 sozographics@the-i.net Posts: 7 | From: Texas, USA | Registered: Jan 2003
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quote:Originally posted by Dawn Ellis: If you printed the lettering in 'mirror' and installed on the inside of the window would that help?
Sometimes I use this technique, but how to do when the window is darkened by a solar filter?
-------------------- Desire Rusovsky SDG Signs rue du Lac 24 1342 Le Pont Switzerland desire@sdgsigns.com http://www.sdgsigns.com Posts: 218 | From: Le Pont / Switzerland | Registered: Mar 2002
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Bob, you must have used a Brand of perforated film other than Gerber, Gerber only warranties this film for 1 year. and it does not like Wiper blades at all. I've used Gerber perforated film with gerber foils dozens of times and it faded very fast, every time. But for short term promotional use, less than a year it's fine!
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SIGNS1st. Neil Butler Paradise, NF Posts: 6277 | From: St. John's NF Canada | Registered: Mar 1999
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most perforated window films only offer one year Warranty. The sheer nature of the materials (half holes/half vinyl) leads to adhesion problems.
Many manufacturers recommend using a clear laminate overtop of the perf window film to stop dirt, water, snow, ice and whatever else from welling up in the holes. Many graphics companies however don't laminate due to the added cost.
Rear defrosters will cause the perf window fil to fatigue in the spot where the defrost line is quicker---it's been my experience that many vinyls have the same thing happen.
With regards to rear window wipers, many installers tell the customer that the rear wiper must be removed from the vehicle to afford the perf window film any sort of durability.
With standard vinyls, much the same thinking applies. Not taking the wiper off could affect the longevity of the vinyl. Ice scrapers are havoc on vinyl on windows for the same reason, just a more severe example.
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Question. Whats wrong with "Paint" with hardner in it. It has work for several years now. and yes after 5 years the edge needs touch up. the Hardner really makes the Difference. Regards Danny
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"Keep The Rubber Side Down" Posts: 213 | From: Tujunga, California | Registered: Mar 2003
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Yes, it's very important that the customer is made aware of the damage thw wiper blade will make on "Any" Brand of vinyl... I never had that much trouble with the perf stuff coming off, it's that it just fades very quickly, but most windows are on an angle also.
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SIGNS1st. Neil Butler Paradise, NF Posts: 6277 | From: St. John's NF Canada | Registered: Mar 1999
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Hi Desire, I don't know how to do the "quote" thing. But you asked about the darkened solar filter. Sorry, don't have an anwswer for that. When I did it they added the window tint after I had installed the lettering on the inside.
-------------------- Dawn Ellis Signs by Dawn Long Beach, CA signsbydawn@aol.com
Trust yourself. Listen to the voice within. It is always right. Posts: 456 | From: Long Beach, California | Registered: Jan 2003
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