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We have a rather large sold graphic to go on the hood of a mustang. The mustang's hood is somewhat of a bubble. The graphic is about 32 inches wide by 36 inches long. Any ideas on how to get this monster on would be much apprecieated.
------------------ Kevin Landry KnL Signs Halifax NS knlsigns@hfx.eastlink.ca
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Actually, severe compound curve installations require a clear premask (it stretches a bit) and is also the one case where dry is rather important. (Correct me if you disagree, Roger, and explain) Is this a single web decal, or component parts involving copy and logo? One of my training classes deals with severe compound curves and the "memory", or the ability for the "memory" to relax and allow this kind of installation. I'm guessing this might not be a severe situation unless you're crossing depressions in the hood that follow the compound curve. 5 Alive needs input!
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Roger, I don't know exactly what kind of applique it is, but it could very easily be a "very big deal" if he blows it and it's a printed expensive one. Working compound curved surfaces depends a lot on "pre-adhesion" of the applique. He hasn't provided enough info on the applique or the surface for us to really help him.
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With the info given, I would have to do this one dry. If there is a better way to do it wet, I would sure like to know how. The only way I have ever done compound curves is dry. Maybe I need a lesson.... :-)
mark
------------------ Mark Barnhill Vinyl Creations Antioch TN. mark@vinylcreations.net
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Mark, I'm willing to spend some money if your willing to spend a (very) little time, e-mail your address to Connie, mail@rapidtac.com
She will get you samples, then you just have to try it, heck try it all over the place, try it on Coroplast, banner(textured)material,glass,plexi,lexan,painted mdo,vehicles,boats,bldgs. whatever.
Roger
------------------ Roger Bailey Rapid Tac Incorporated Waikoloa, Hawaii
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Thanks Roger, I already received the samples... I might, just might.. try it on my next compound surface... I'm still a little doubtful though... ;-)
------------------ Mark Barnhill Vinyl Creations Antioch TN. mark@vinylcreations.net
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Yo, Roger! Have you guys used RapidTac on severe compound curves?
------------------ St.Marie Graphics & Makin' Tracks Sound Studio Kalispell, Montana stmariegraphics@centurytel.net http://www.stmariegraphics.com 800 735-8026 We're chiseling every day of the week! :^)
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My son and I did just such an application on the deck of a race boat. We used Rapid-Tac and a stretchable clear application tape. We started by squeeging down the center strip, then CAREFULLY began working the decal down onto the surface in both directions toward the outside edges, a little bit at a time. Seemed to work fine with no problems.
------------------ Jerry Mathel Jerry Mathel Signs Grants Pass, Oregon signs@grantspass.com
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Wet is fine over a "bubble" type curve (dry is too if you're comfortable with it) Last year I did 50 pt cruisers for local brewery http://members.aol.com/slamgrafyx/cruiser.jpg did the hoods dry with a center hinge ... did one trunk dry ... ripped it off and re-did wet (maybe paper masking added to the pain) sure, the trunks look flat but they are kind of a "bubble" I don't like wet over ridges and such but over a flat "bubble" wet is fine whatever you feel comfortable with ... if your in doubt try it wet
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That's exACTly what I meant, Roger. But you didn't use RapidRemover on her, did you?
------------------ St.Marie Graphics & Makin' Tracks Sound Studio Kalispell, Montana stmariegraphics@centurytel.net http://www.stmariegraphics.com 800 735-8026 We're chiseling every day of the week! :^)
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Thanks for the Info guys. The graphic is going on the hood of a mustang.
Instead of paying out a bunch of money for some clear application tape, we will try applying the top part of the graphic with plain premask and then trying the bottom of the graphic without application tape using rapid tak. This should work.
------------------ Kevin Landry KnL Signs Halifax NS knlsigns@hfx.eastlink.ca
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