gcextreme 475 Posted February 11, 2014 Im looking at getting some transparent vinyl, from US Cutter, ORACAL 8300 Transparent Calendered Vinyl 24" x 10 Yard Roll. First, i just assume my Graphtech should cut it?? Next, how well does it apply? I am looking at doing something for my back window on my truck and topper, and how well its visible to still see thru it, as opposed to my regular 651 vinyl i have on there now. Also, is the transparent stuff still able to be done in layers??? Anyone have any work examples to show and share?? Thanks 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OWJones 1,981 Posted February 11, 2014 If you layer transparent vinyls, you'll end up adding colors - red & yellow makes orange, yellow and blue makes green, etc. Layering multiple colors will also darken the design and make it more difficult to see without adequate back light. You will also reduce the readability of text when using transparent vs. opaque vinyls as the light passes through rather than reflects back to the viewer's eye. Traditionally transparent vinyls are for backlit signs or replicating stained glass looks... Printed window perf is the preferred method for window art that you want to see through... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darcshadow 1,626 Posted February 11, 2014 Actually, since you're talking about filtered light there's the chance that no light would pass through a double layer. For example, if you have a red layer, all but red light is filtered, now if you have a green layer on top of that all but green is filtered. Since only red light is making it to the green layer, no light will be passed through. That's the theory anyway, in reality some light will pass through, but not much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wildgoose 4,200 Posted February 11, 2014 Like OW said, I don't think I would count on being able to see through it, at least not real well. If you put it on a backlit sign it shows up at night with a glow from the lights behind it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcextreme 475 Posted February 11, 2014 Ok cool..thanks..that give me more ideas. Is this stuff hard on blades like the metallic stuff? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wildgoose 4,200 Posted February 11, 2014 nope it's almost identical to regular vinyl other than being transparent Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcextreme 475 Posted February 11, 2014 Ok cool. Wasnt sure if i needed to switch to my metallic blade lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
