slowngreen 0 Posted January 15, 2011 My transfer paper isnt sticking to the backing very well. It sticks to the vinyl sticker but not the backing, so the edges are all peeled up which doesnt look good at all....Advice? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,709 Posted January 15, 2011 what kind of tranfer tape? it is not supposed to stick very well to the waxed paper backing. Squeegee good and Tape the ends down with cello tape. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slowngreen 0 Posted January 15, 2011 Its PerfecTear tape. Im real new to vinyl and am making 600 decals for a guy and thought having the edges up might look too cheaply done but maybe not? I'll check out some cello tape. thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,709 Posted January 15, 2011 all I use is Main Perfect Tear also, All you can do is squeegee good and if you want add some cello tape on a couple edges, Every transfer tape I have used, does it. It is because of the waxed paper. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slowngreen 0 Posted January 15, 2011 Ok thanks, appreciate the help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,709 Posted January 15, 2011 your welcome and welcome to the forum. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slowngreen 0 Posted January 16, 2011 Theres prolly arleady an answer for me if I search but I'll ask anyways I ran out of white vinyl, which was some stuff off ebay, was 3 rolls for like $30, I think in the title it was called "U-cut". Is a more expensive brand going to be alot better AND will a different brand in white be the same color? This is high gloss white....Maybe too vague of a question huh? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,709 Posted January 16, 2011 U-Cut is no brand name. Are you sure it wasn't Comp-U-Cut? Comp-U-Cut if made by General Formulations. It is usually a house brand for a lot of sign companies. Some call it Shinerite by Fellers etc. I don't have problems using it. Yes, colors can be bit different from different companies. It won't make a difference with the transfer tape, All vinyl has the waxed paper backing for easier release of the vinyl. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JP Auto N Design 36 Posted January 16, 2011 I had the same problem with the perfect tear. I'm new to this as well so i tried different brands just to see what kind of results i'd get The Enduramask brand seems like a pretty good tape with no problems lifting off backing. I didnt wanna waste the perfect tear so what i would do is just put a phone book on top of the decals overnight that were covered with the perfect tear. It actually worked pretty well for me and stickers still released from backing with no problems. Hope it helps Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NiteWalker 10 Posted January 16, 2011 General Formulations vinyl is pretty good. I had a sample of a roll of black a while back and it cut and weeded nicely. I liked it. For transfer tape I use R Tape AT-60. Never an issue, even on decals I made months ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slowngreen 0 Posted January 16, 2011 Thanks for the help everyone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xJoey Dubsx 42 Posted January 16, 2011 Leave the weed box around the edge for it to stick to Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slowngreen 0 Posted January 17, 2011 Leave the weed box around the edge for it to stick to Thats a good idea. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
