Superoz 21 Posted October 16, 2014 This is my very first cut on my brand new MH871-MK2 and my very first 2 color. Its is 5.25x5.25 I was using a Circut 6x12 before....... I'm in Heaven with this 30" cut....... 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
101LEDs 100 Posted October 16, 2014 Just wait until you try the second cut. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jburns 239 Posted October 16, 2014 Nice layering. Now will your clear application tape stay on the decal when you peel away the backing paper? I have a hard time with cleartape AT60n staying on my stuff. It never seems to hold the decal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superoz 21 Posted October 16, 2014 Yeah it came off fine I just don't know where to put it...Haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jburns 239 Posted October 16, 2014 Cool. what brand cleartape and vinyl did you use? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superoz 21 Posted October 16, 2014 Greenstar Clear Tape and some old Vinyl Ease V302 I had from the Cricut days. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jarrotto 78 Posted October 16, 2014 RTape at65 works well when I use clear tape with 651. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jburns 239 Posted October 16, 2014 Thanks Jarrotto - Yup I should have bought AT65 - Medium tack. Oh well 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
98crewcab 21 Posted October 16, 2014 nice decal!!! and nice detail......I have several "trial decals" that are waiting for a spot to stick em' lol 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superoz 21 Posted October 18, 2014 Here is some new stuff I put on the Store owner's truck today. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superoz 21 Posted October 26, 2014 Well my first store front... It was good on paper but I should have made the red under shadow a lot thicker you can't really see it unless your about 10ft away.. Oh well you live and you learn. Good thing the store belongs to my Brother..Haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SeeJaysPlace 476 Posted October 26, 2014 Nice first cut! ... I used clear tape all the time, Till i started using the BIG SQUEEGEE and it does not like the clear tape all that well so i have to use the paper tape Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superoz 21 Posted November 5, 2014 Had someone ask for a last min. Personalized gift so I threw this together with scraps I had laying around. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boom 7 Posted December 15, 2014 Clear tape is where its at in my opinion. I have tried the paper stuff multiple times and it has a pain in the butt time grabbing the vinyl. Plus customers can clearly see the colors of the vinyl with the clear transfer tape. In addition I have found the clear tape works easier to squeegee out any oops air bubbles. The paper tape just likes to wrinkle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wildgoose 4,200 Posted December 15, 2014 Clear tape is where its at in my opinion.I have tried the paper stuff multiple times and it has a pain in the butt time grabbing the vinyl. Plus customers can clearly see the colors of the vinyl with the clear transfer tape. In addition I have found the clear tape works easier to squeegee out any oops air bubbles. The paper tape just likes to wrinkle. You are doing something wrong Boom. I keep some clear tape around for small stuff and for seller applied but use 90% paper. I don't like the GS variant so much I prefer any of the R-Tape variants. Do some searching on squeegee technique and you may find a few things to get you having better luck with paper. Paper is much more stable. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
levy4u 19 Posted December 15, 2014 Can you recommend a paper tape for oracal 651? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
levy4u 19 Posted December 15, 2014 Not to hijack the thread but is there a clear tape (or best tape) for multi layer application? I want to be able to pick up each layer, apply it, then remove the tape. I have high tack clear and start from the outermost layer and by the time I am on the background there are 4 or 5 odd shaped transfer tapes stuck on there. I tried lifted them off but the slightest pull on the edge fills the vinyl with air. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wildgoose 4,200 Posted December 15, 2014 I use Clear Choice when I do use clear tape. Anytime you make multi-layered stacks there is a high likelihood of getting bubbles somewhere in there. The different layers create spaces that are a natural air trap. There will probably be air under the final install along the edges of the layers too. If you are mailing them off to a self installer then I would warn them in advance. I usually layer as I install so as to avoid the bubbles. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
levy4u 19 Posted December 15, 2014 How is that different than "installing" the graphic in reverse onto the base/bg layer? Wouldn't any air bubbles have formed anyways? I would think if you can install on location without bubbles, then layering to create a RTA graphic would be just the same. Line up the registration marks, then squeegee down as it lays down, and all the other techniques. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wildgoose 4,200 Posted December 15, 2014 If you are on a hard substrate then each layer will have something to adhere to. As you layer your way to the finished product each layer is down and solid before the next goes on. I still use the registration marks and just remove them after the install from the substrate while they are still fresh and easy to pull back off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
levy4u 19 Posted December 15, 2014 Ah gotcha. You are referring to letting the vinyl adhere so you can remove the transfer tape. I am going to try the AT65 and see how that goes. I am not always going to be able to personally apply the vinyl. I've read some techniques that I am going to try tonight. Thanks for the help as always. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superoz 21 Posted December 23, 2014 Weeding was a bit much but I love it. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
