PointOfExpression 53 Posted May 9, 2012 Hey everyone! I bought some of the sparkle vinyl from SW since uscutter was out of stock. I cut about 50 stickers so far and when I went to mask them, I wanted to test one. The mask will not lift the vinyl from the backing. I use medium tack tape. Please help! It is need asap as it is for a client! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,709 Posted May 9, 2012 try a different approach...you don't lift the vinyl from the backing, you peel the backing AWAY from the vinyl. it makes a big difference. And make sure you squeegee the transfer tape good on the vinyl. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PointOfExpression 53 Posted May 9, 2012 Yes, I have done so.. Squeegee, finger, nails, tried it all. I have just the greenstar mask. I also tried our clear mask that we have and I could literally peal it right off the vinyl with it even pealing up one letter (also tried pealing the backing away with the same result) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PointOfExpression 53 Posted May 9, 2012 Problem I am getting with just about every letter: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,709 Posted May 9, 2012 I don't know anything about Greenstar, Hope you can get your problem figured out, maybe some one who has used both items can chime in... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PointOfExpression 53 Posted May 9, 2012 Yeah, I hope so. I have about 100 stickers that need to be done and ready for the client asap in this vinyl.. All other vinyl works great Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,709 Posted May 9, 2012 ask your sales person, which transfer tape is appropriate for the vinyl. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PointOfExpression 53 Posted May 9, 2012 I will, they are closed right now so I was just seein if anyone else had some input Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr12volt1338 116 Posted May 9, 2012 I use the greenstar tape here and there and it is very hit and miss on the rolls if you get a good one or not. Some are great and some is as tacky as copy paper. If it's a cheaper vinyl that has an affect on it also. I have some really cheap carbon fiber stuff I bought off ebay and even the High Tack stuff won't peel that off the backing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PointOfExpression 53 Posted May 9, 2012 This is what I am trying to mask: http://www.signwarehouse.com/shop/merchant.mvc?Session_ID=6543c20ca987d1479700b48e6d10adf1&Screen=PROD&Store_Code=SC&Product_Code=VS-2410-SPARKLE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RickS 39 Posted May 9, 2012 I have been using R-tape 4076 and it is a high tack tape with this same vinyl, you will have to do as was already posted, squeegee hard and peel the backing from the transfer tape. some times I will have to re-squeegee individual letters. also this is a very important thing, make sure you are NOT cutting into the backing paper, just a almost unnoticeable mark is all you need. If you cut too deeply it will grab the paper around each letter and make it almost impossible to remove. good luck Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PointOfExpression 53 Posted May 9, 2012 Rick, thanks so much! I am def not cutting into the backing as I cannot even see a cut mark from the back.. I might try the rtape Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tintguy_01 3 Posted May 9, 2012 i hate that vinyl run into the same problem no matter how i do it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PointOfExpression 53 Posted May 9, 2012 yeah, unfortunately I only bought it per business request. I hate it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
