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    17 minutes ago, MZ SKEETER said:

    I have been shipping decals for 13 years, large 8-16 ft long  (average) and I only use paper tape.  I do not know who is buying my items or if they have any experience applying vinyl graphics/decals.  I have never had a complaint about using paper tape.   I use Main brand medium tack.  The tape is not clear, but you can see every part of the decal thru it. 

    Thank you Skeeter.  I will look into that brand.  

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    2 hours ago, Wildgoose said:

    It's a similar situation to the customer who says they don't want any of that cheap thin stuff but rather have the good thick vinyl. Thin vinyl = cast high end where thick = calendared budget vinyl. If you don't know the difference now would be a good time to do a google search <Cast vs Calendared>

    Paper if far better but the end user can't see through it very well. So if your end users are flea market sellers who need them to be easily seen it might need to go that route. I'd be more inclined to offer either option but with a note that I recommend paper since that is what professionals use. At least that way you leave both doors open. On another note I do think that the clear tape holds it's glue moisture a little better if it sits for long periods. I always wrap up my app tape but have noticed by the time I get to the end of a roll it's starting to show it's age being a little less tacky. 

    Thank you for the information.  I'm not knocking paper tape I just read a few threads that said it doesn't look professional for the end user as I don't know anything about the decal vinyl business as of right now. I'll probably end up going with plastic right now because if they have to install it themselves they'll have to see where the decal is unless the paper is somewhat see through.  Do you have recommendations of what specific tape to use?

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    Hi,

    I've been researching this forum and google all night.  I've been tasked to create logo decals that range from 2" to 6".  6" x 6" is the largest we would do.  Some will have smaller lettering.  I need a transfer tape that looks professional(I've read paper doesn't?) and customers can easily apply these with out any issues.

     

    Thank you in advance.  I don't know anything about vinyl cutting except the very basics as I just took over this area of the shop.