ff958 0 Posted January 13, 2009 Hi all. A local volunter fire dept is buying new air packs and the want their logo installed on the bottles and the packs. The ones on the bottles are going to have an epoxy coating put over them so they cannot be removed. So my question is what would be the best vinyl for this application. I am very new to this so any and all help is great. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dylan 0 Posted January 14, 2009 Oracal reflective in the color of their choice, but that stuff is real expensive & will dull the heck out of a blade in no time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ff958 0 Posted January 14, 2009 They do not need to be reflective because they are just a way for them to number their equipment for maintance and such. Does Oracal or anyone else make a vinyl that would be durable enough for this type of application other than the reflective stuff? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ff-extreme 6 Posted January 14, 2009 It's also a pain in the butt to weed especially small stuff. FYI, the "bottles" are called cylinders, bottles are for babies tanks are for war! sorry I'm an PA State Fire Instructor old habits die hard! What type of epoxy are you putting over them? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ff958 0 Posted January 14, 2009 Not sure what type epoxy they are planning to use. Their cheif has talked with the company they are buying from but he did not tell me what it is they are going to use. They are applying the epoxy. And yes they are a pain to weed I made them a sample the other day. Yes I am clear they are called cylinders and not bottles. I called them bottles so everyone would know what I was refering to. I too am in the fire service Firefighter/paramedic on the local dept. No reason to be sorry no offense taken. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cre8tiveCutter 7 Posted January 15, 2009 wont they melt off in extreme heat? Extreme heat being a burning structure??? Renee If you know of something please let me as our local fd is also looking for material that will not melt off...lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ff958 0 Posted January 16, 2009 They will get warm but they should not get that hot, but if they do the guy/girl wearing the pack is in trouble and the decal will be the last thing they are worried about. I found out yesterday that is how all the decals on our packs were applied, but noone knows anything about the vinyl or the epoxy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cre8tiveCutter 7 Posted January 16, 2009 Well thats good to know! I know for a fact that any stickers and decals they put on thier helmets get unrecognizable, yet they keep spending thier money and putting on new stickers/decals...lol Renee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firemalt 10 Posted January 18, 2009 Well thats good to know! I know for a fact that any stickers and decals they put on thier helmets get unrecognizable, yet they keep spending thier money and putting on new stickers/decals...lol Renee tradition never dies! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ff958 0 Posted January 21, 2009 Ok I think I've got it fgured out. I think I will use Oracal 751. Any objections? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cre8tiveCutter 7 Posted January 21, 2009 no objections here, just let us know how it works out/ holds up! Dont be afraid to post a pic! Renee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ff958 0 Posted January 21, 2009 Will do. Probably be a few weeks before I get the go ahead from the FD. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
