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I am about to start a job for a local fiberglass jeep body construction company. I have to do their logo on the glass of the storefront in the burrrrr cold. I was thinkin of heating it with the heat gun before applying, but i dont know if this will stay warm enough. Its been about 20-30 degrees here lately. Any other suggestions would be greatly appriciated.
Ps. Logo is in vinyl (high performance)
Pps. I would like to take time to thank all the wonderful people i've met on this board and wish them Happy Holidays, your help has been wonderful and has really helped me in the birth of my new shop. Merry Christmas to you all and to all of your families. Good luck during this cold season! Thanks Ryan Ursta
------------------ Ryan Ursta Ursta Graphics 27 West Shenango St. Sharpsville Pa. 16150 Call: 724•962•2206 "letters of Recommendation"
Something that has worked fairly well for me, if I have to letter or install vinyl on the inside of a window, is to tape pink insulation foam to the outside of the window in the area to be lettered. It usually will allow the glass to hold enough heat from the inside of the building to get your work done.
Use a lot of caution using a heat gun on large windows. I know of a couple of instances where someone has cracked the glass by heating it unevenly.
------------------ Jerry Mathel Jerry Mathel Signs Grants Pass, Oregon signs@grantspass.com
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Hi Ryan. If at all possible, talk them into doing this install on the INSIDE surface of the glass, in reverse. Your application will go a whole lot easier, and there's much less chance of exterior vandalism to contend with. If the windows are tinted however, you'll probably have to do the outside installation. Check with some of Roger's past posts re: using Rapid Tac II, as they've demonstrated wet applications on frozen glass using this stuff.
I'd seriously AVOID using a heat gun on cold glass, unless you're prepared to replace a plate glass window. The localized expansion caused by heating one area can and will break the glass.
------------------ Ken Henry Henry & Henry Signs London, Ontario Canada (519) 439-1881 e-mail kjmlhenry@home.
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Ryan, call Connie /800-350-7751 , for free sample of rapidtac II,or get on my site (www.rapidtac.com) click on distributors, then click on your state . This stuff will amaze you ! FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS P.S. Thanks Ken!!! Roger
------------------ Roger Bailey Rapid Tac Incorporated Waikoloa, Hawaii
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Hey Ryan, I have to apply some stickers to windows myself, I wish it WAS 20-30 degrees here, then I could get it done! She's been under zero for a few days and looks like it will be here for a spell. I like it (outdoor rinks will be really nice for hockey) when it does get "Hot" like 20-30, I'll be lickin and stickin like Popeye's fried Chicken!
------------------ Mike Meyer SignPainter 575 1st Street Box 3 Mazeppa, Mn 55956 (507) 843-5951 EMail-mikemeyer@sleepyeyetel.net http://www.markfair.com/mikemeyer check out this great web site..www.grainbelt.com
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I was just wondering how to apply vinyl to a metal door. The customer said he would take it off while I apply the name. I thought there could be an easier way so I didn't have to fit into their schedule. It is 20 miles from here. My rapid tac is in the garage in a gallon, so I am hoping the winter didn't alter the ingredients, because we have been below freezing here too. I will look for that post on applying on cold. THANK YOU ALSO.
------------------ Deb Fowler "You may not be able to stop the boat, but you can change the direction of the sails"
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