AmericanWarriorDecals 25 Posted September 13, 2016 Gonna post this here before I go and pick up parchment paper and try the trick I saw here. I've always had this problem with bubbling around an areas where I place the text and in general. Doesn't seem to matter how slow or precise I go. Any tips or tricks? ive been trying to line up the reg marks (im now using at-75 app tape) but always seem to slightly offset them. Also the curve in the backing always seem to be an issue. It all looks good at first, until I look closer after its done and see that. There were 4 decal attempts to get this one which isn't even good. I'm kinda going crazy here I will be ordering oracal 751 since its for a motorcycle helmet and I want it to be easier to apply for my customer the 651 I got to work but with ally of effort to get it on as a test Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Macon Innovations 228 Posted September 14, 2016 So are you removing the app tape after you put the layers together? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
express2100 154 Posted September 14, 2016 I see two colors....where are the third and fourth layers? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wildgoose 4,200 Posted September 14, 2016 The parchment trick will help you. I have started using the clear backing off some types of vinyl which even works better. Some of your alignment issues are possibly cutter related. I noticed a HUGE improvement in my work after upgrading to a high end cutter. I wasn't aware of how much difference there were between individual layers of some of the work and my new cutter made them much more accurately. It shows up on this type of thing when there is very little clearance between color layers. Definitely a good idea to layer them before install on any kind of curved surface so I think you're going about it the best way possible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
signyouup 178 Posted September 16, 2016 Is there a solid yellow piece under the maroon or just the numbers? Have you tried cutting the maroon piece solid and layering the yellow on top? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
icmomoney 4 Posted September 28, 2016 Any time I do a multi-layer design, I apply with soap and water and squeegee out... My husband does window tint, and that's the big "secret" to getting no bubbles in that. When I applied it to my vinyl designs, especially the layered ones, it makes a huge difference Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AmericanWarriorDecals 25 Posted October 20, 2016 Haven't followed up here, sorry. Each color was a different solid layer so yellow bottom, then white, then maroon, then yellow again. I was having issues with the 651 on the helmet anyway and just farmed the job off to another local company and had it printed on auto wrap vinyl since they were more capable. I have adopted the parchment paper trick since researching and it has been a game changer. So much easier for me. Thank you all for the input. These were just going to be sent to a buddy of mine as I don't typically do installs. Thank you again! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites