DiabeticCop 0 Posted March 15, 2017 My company I work for has big trash cans out in the plant and they're made of plastic. I tried using my oracal 651 because I already had it in stock and of course it didn't stick on, and when it did, It just peeled right off easily. What type of vinyl could I use for this project? All I'm making is big letters. Thank you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slice&dice 2,450 Posted March 15, 2017 Those cans most likely are 'slippery' which makes things NOT stick to them, by design. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Primal Decals 621 Posted March 15, 2017 What i suggest is goto walmart and they sell paint made for plastic. Spray where you need to . let it outgas as needed for time to cure ,and then apply vinyl..Ive done it a few times and solved the problem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted March 15, 2017 the cans you are referring to are made of a low energy plastic - for printing we have to use convex or similar super high tack material - haven't heard of any made for regular cut vinyl. that same plastic is used on some ATV's and motocross cycles - the paint that primal is referring to is Krylon Fusion - it is made to bite into the plastic - never tried that method but years ago old timers use to use it for a fade pattern on sign vinyl. personally I just use it to paint my mailbox because rubbermaid quit making the extra large White plastic one and it only comes in black now. I have to have a big mailbox and just can't do black mailbox 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slice&dice 2,450 Posted March 15, 2017 Hmmmmmm, how about making a vinyl stencil (easy-to-remove) and spraypainting with Krylon Fusion? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites