Vinyl

[Jim Ivey]

Guys
Speaking of edges. I have had the edges of finely cut lettering lift up and come loose over a period of time along with a soaking of fuel. To solve this I mixed some PPG clear and coated the edges  with a fine trim brush. This solved the problem of lifting.
As another tip.... when using finely trimed edges of  monokote you can coat the edges with MEK(methyl ethyl ketone),and they will not lift,even when cleaning after flying.

Jim Ivey
> 
> From: "Bill Glaze" <billglaze at triad.rr.com>
> Date: 2005/11/21 Mon PM 01:54:08 EST
> To: <discussion at nsrca.org>
> Subject: Re: Vinyl
> 
> Ed:
> I've been cutting vinyl and making signs/banners for about 7 years now.  The vinyl to be used is 2 mil vinyl; it will last longer than the airplane.  (Oops; hope not!)  Try sign supply shops; see if they have any scraps or cutoff ends they would part with cheap.  Otherwise, the quantities might be too large for your purposes.  And yes, the stuff, including the paper backing, cuts very well with a razor blade, or a #11 X-Acto, (my weapon of choice.)  Be sure and use transfer tape after cutting, or you could wind up with a mess.  As far as bubbling, I've used both a pre-prepared application fluid, or, (and this works as good) a little dishwashing detergent in water.  You don't need much detergent, just enough to break the sirface tension of the water.  As far as edges holding up, the stuff works fantastic, providing you totally clean the area for application, and thoroughly, and I mean thoroughly, remove all hint of oil or grease.
> Other questions?  Contact me directly and I'll answer any I can.
> 
> Bill Glaze
>   ----- Original Message ----- 
>   From: Ed Deaver 
>   To: NSRCA Disscussion 
>   Sent: Sunday, November 20, 2005 8:17 PM
>   Subject: Vinyl
> 
> 
>   Have several questions for those of you that have used vinyl to accent prepainted plains.
> 
>   How much is the vinyl and in what sizes does it come?
> 
>   Can it be cut like Monocote?
> 
>   Do you have to go through a "signs company"
> 
>   To keep bubbles out, do you use amonia, or some other solvent?
> 
>   My cuts will be straight lines, can I do this without a lazer printer/cutter?
> 
>   How have the edges held up for you?
> 
>   anything else is appreciated.
> 
>   Thanx in advance
> 
>   ed
> 

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