Guest Finishing Touch Posted December 28, 2011 Hi all I am doing a 3' x 6' sign on Di bond and I have to paint it Brown, the customer wants its painted, I have been doing some researching on Krylon and I am thinking it might to much to spray, should I use a gun with auto paint, is there a good paint I can roll or brush but then I might have marks from brush or roller, I need some advice please. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mb20music 760 Posted December 28, 2011 Try talking him into using brown vinyl instead of painting it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2CT Media 25 Posted January 8, 2012 You need to use primer before you paint... if not the bond to the Aluminum may not hold very well. I would use a can or HPLV paint gun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mabscotthandyman 1,410 Posted January 8, 2012 Lightly scour the surface w/scotch pad or similar I buy at Sherwin Williams then paint with rattle cans that size should not take that much. Make sure that your paint has cured well before applying your vinyl . Dan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snapper 30 Posted January 10, 2012 You'll spend about $30 on rattle cans to get a decent finish I'd spray it with a gun... roll it and float it before using spray bombs. Dan is right you'll want to scruff it up to assure a good tooth for the paint to bite onto. Or pick up a good bonding primer. But roll on a heavy coat of paint and float it you'll have a smooth glossy finish. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Finishing Touch Posted February 13, 2012 thanks for your help guys We used vinyl instead of paint it came down to space needed to paint and i found a company where i could buy vinyl by the yrd, Sign turned out great, i finally figured out how to make reg marks so my outlines turned out perfect, the customer was very happy ( I got a nice tip) and alot more business from the area. I have a photo of the sign in the gallery Bethel Storage, My success would not be possible with out everyone on this forum 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrsNewbieVinyl 0 Posted November 22, 2012 Trolling posts looking for registration marks help. I'm trying to learn to layer the vinyl -- and well... came across this post due to "reg marks" in above post. And wanted to say it is very true -- I'd be lost without this forum. These people are awesome! Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Markk077 21 Posted November 22, 2012 Hey MrsNewBieVinyl I just wanna say you're pretty, and registration marks exist outside your current frame of reference. Just think of one frame larger, and a bit more material, no matter what the cost. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrsNewbieVinyl 0 Posted November 23, 2012 Markk077 - Thanks. What??? I didn't follow. It's a blonde thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mabscotthandyman 1,410 Posted November 27, 2012 MrsNewbieVinyl I do believe that was a slam on your question what software are you using ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
