Troy646 0 Posted September 14, 2008 1. The type of vinyl i'm using for regular decals for cars, trucks, and maybe even motorcycles is Calendared FDC 4725 6 Year. Is this ok for this use or should I look into using cast vinyl instead? 2. I grabbed some Reflective Engineer Grade Nikkalite Black Flexible EG 7 year for making some stealth motorcycle decals, but to me I doesn't seem to reflect all that much. Does anyone have any other suggestions for this idea? Thanks for your time guys! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest sciondrgn Posted September 14, 2008 I've heard of others using the FDC and it produces good results and quality.. I started out with Avery vinyl but switched over to Oracal and I love it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darkdan 3 Posted September 15, 2008 Depends on what you mean by decal. By decal do you mean a little sticker that says something or a logo that most likely will be taken off in a few years? Or by decal do you mean a graphic design that will remain on the vehicle until the vehicle is totaled and taken to the junkyard? If it's the second one, use cast. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Troy646 0 Posted September 15, 2008 I've heard of others using the FDC and it produces good results and quality.. I started out with Avery vinyl but switched over to Oracal and I love it. thanks, may buy some Oracal next and try it out. Depends on what you mean by decal. By decal do you mean a little sticker that says something or a logo that most likely will be taken off in a few years? Or by decal do you mean a graphic design that will remain on the vehicle until the vehicle is totaled and taken to the junkyard? If it's the second one, use cast. thats a pretty good rule of thumb, I'll remember that. so I guest what i'm using is good for what i'm doing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted September 17, 2008 Another vote for Oracal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Troy646 0 Posted September 19, 2008 Anyone have an opinion for my second question about reflective vinyl? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cg_media 0 Posted September 21, 2008 i agree with you about the Nikkalite. i used it a while back but i never really liked it. i didnt have a problem with the reflectiveness but i dont like how brittle it is. and it gets ugly spots in it if you stretch it even a little bit. i use the 3m reflective now. it is more expensive but a much nicer vinly. give it a try, im sure youll like it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Troy646 0 Posted September 23, 2008 thanks cg media! I'll give it whirl. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
