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I was hesitant to post this as I didn't want to start a Apply Dry/Use Fluid flaming post, but it may save someone some time/vinyl someday...Each method has it's place...
I was already going to send Roger a note to thank him for agreat product, when I had another reason to... I'll post a photo of the sign I made last week on the Portfolio board soon as I get a chance. It was a 28" x 10' Alumalite sign that I covered with a solid sheet of HP vinyl and then a 4 color vinyl layout on top of that. With the help of RapidTac, the large 1st piece went down nice and easy. The other graphics went down slick with as well.
As I was thinking of sending a note of thanks for the above assistance, I realized the graphic that I had just precisely aligned and applied to a magnetic sign was level but upside down(?!)...Drawing on my years of experience, I immediately began a small fit and yanked up on the transfer tape to begin the process of peeling the wasted graphic off, when I realized it had all come up in tact still attatched to the transfer tape! I stopped in mid-swear, shook my head and then calmly reapplied the graphic correctly after another spray. Thank you RapidTac!
One more thing... I took a seminar on large decal application at the "Big Show" in Orlando a couple of years ago. The instructor spent most of the 2 hours explaining how it's best to apply dry. (Of course, the large vinyl graphic we were learning on needed an application fluid) Anyway, near the end of the class, someone said something like: "so all your employees apply dry without any problems?" He then confessed that his entire crew applied with the help of application fluid. Hmmm...
This was not a paid advertisement, just something I had wanted to share(I don't think I'm even getting one of those free shirts!). Of course, If I had been paying attention, I would have done the magnetic right the first time, but we all have those days... Again, I believe each method(dry/wet) has it's place, but I'd rather spend a few cents extra on each application as I find it often easier and gives me some leeway just in case I screw up.
------------------ Alan Dearborn Dearborn Graphics Rye, NH USA alan@dearborngraphics.com
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I used it on a job yesterday!!!! I was in Napa, it was very windy, if I had tried to do it dry, I would have had a disaster!!!! I don't care what others say, Rapid Tac is a good product (do I get a free t-shirt now??) and has saved me a lot of trouble as I learn to handle vinyl. Besides, it has a lovely piquant flavor!
------------------ Adrienne Morgan Splash Signs www.splashsigns.com "Rainkatt'on chat
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We use rapid tac mostly on glass etch vynil.. especially those huge sheets... we just finished applying 10 30inx 8ft pieces wet with no bubbles whatsoever.... I had a tiny piece to do so I decided to do it dry... guess what... I screwed it up! The only thing is that when your applying say some intricate design, it takes some special attention before you can remove the transfer tape. Neil
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SIGNS1st. Neil Butler Paradise, NF
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Neil,We have demonstrated applications using 11/2" dia. "snowflakes" on glass. Most people don't beleive this!! Be sure you only clean with Rapid Tac and a "cheap grocery store paper towell" (that is important) And when applying "small" jobs(intricate) Try using "mid-tac transfer tape" and after squeeging "firmly" soak the tape well with Rapid Tac and let it sit 2 minutes, squeegee again, then remove at 45degree angle(pulling tape back over itself).
Try that !! Also Rapid Tac II is much more agressive(for films that are NOT premium cast).
Roger
------------------ Roger Bailey Rapid Tac Incorporated Waikoloa, Hawaii
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