wetstuff 0 Posted October 22, 2014 I cut letters to make name tags on a soft, reflective vinyl tape to sew on jackets. I have used Oracal 631, Avery SC900 and a 3M Marking Film. The 3M is matte ..and I really like the contrast of the matte with glossy background tape. BUT.. Oracal seems really easy to lift.. and I don't remember the other too much.. None the less, I am afraid that I am not using the brand with the best adhesive for the application. I used to clean/prep the vinyl tape with alcohol but seem to get just a good results with a hard rub with a microfiber towel. With any luck one of you has plowed this field before and can offer some advice. Thanks. Jim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wildgoose 4,200 Posted October 22, 2014 Can you heat press some HTV on there? It would never come off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
signyouup 178 Posted October 22, 2014 Oracal 631 is a removable vinyl used mainly for wall art. You should try 651 for what you are you doing. It has a permanent adhesive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wetstuff 0 Posted October 23, 2014 Sorry SUU .. newbie mistake: I am using 651. One of the local cutters uses it. ..just looking for that 'optimum' film. Goose, I can't heat this stuff - shrivels up bad. ..a thought tho' .. Maybe a flash of warmth (pass over with heat gun) will help 'activate' the film's adhesive? .... there's also some 'adhesive activator' that 3M uses when you use those structural adhesives tapes, but it's only in little packets - and expensive. Thanks. Jim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
signyouup 178 Posted October 23, 2014 Maybe a bad roll of vinyl? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wetstuff 0 Posted October 23, 2014 SUU ... How old is 'too old'? I heard adhesive ages poorly. Jim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites