Teamxdmatt 0 Posted May 30, 2012 I had a customer that wanted a 2 color decal made and one of them came out perfect and the other one has bubbles between the layers.. how can i prevent this? i'm pre-assembling these and they get shipped out i know it isn't the best idea to pre assemble but that's what i was told to do. i know you cant really spray and fluid on it and have to do it dry from what i keep reading about.. the decal is 6" x 33" .. all im doing to the top layer is taking the backing off and re-applying the backing with just the registration marks showing so i can apply it to the reg marks on the bottom color. Then i take that backing off and start putting it over the bottom color slowly while trying to squeegee it somewhat.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ravenwind / One Off Grafx 187 Posted May 30, 2012 There are a ton of videos on YouTube about layering vinyl. As for the bubbles you can poke them with a pin and drain them. Make sure the vinyl is warm when you layer it and start in the center and work out both ways never start on the outside and work in. I took a lot of my knowledge from this guy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Imp 4 Posted May 30, 2012 have yet to try layering yet...that video was great, thanks raven 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ravenwind / One Off Grafx 187 Posted May 30, 2012 have yet to try layering yet...that video was great, thanks raven Your welcome there are a lot of vids to help you out on there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Teamxdmatt 0 Posted May 30, 2012 i was doing it the way he is but i had quite a few bubbles in between the layers.. i wasn't using clear tape just paper Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ravenwind / One Off Grafx 187 Posted May 30, 2012 i was doing it the way he is but i had quite a few bubbles in between the layers.. i wasn't using clear tape just paper it takes a bit of practice i still get air in between the layers. I found the clear tape works the best for layering the decals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coaster36 327 Posted May 30, 2012 I found that securing the layers so they dont move helps a lot. If you have 10 hands to hold everything then lucky you. I was only given 2. I do it the way its done in the video but I dont have clear tape. I did find a light box at a yard sale for $5 bucks and I wouldnt do it with regular mask without a light box. I just did a job with multiple decals like in the video, and found its easier with large graphics. It kind of gives you more time to work. If that doesnt make sense, youll see when you do your first one. Just practice. Make yourself some layered decals and keep them for displays. That way if you mess up its no big deal. Just like anything else. Patience and practice pays. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ravenwind / One Off Grafx 187 Posted May 31, 2012 the other thing is to invest into a speed press but they cost too much for me. http://www.speedpress.com/products/2/44 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VinylDave 11 Posted June 2, 2012 I've watched this one before. He just pops the bubbles in his. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C Lewis 6 Posted June 2, 2012 Practice Practice Practice. Paper premask is fine to use too. Just Remember: Tension & Pressure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites