Tfunk 1 Posted February 11, 2013 I am working with the greenstar matte finish vinyl..... I was nearly out of rtape AT60 so ordered a new roll..... Found out that it has been reformulated and no longer sticks to the matte finish vinyl .... Called sales before I placed last order, and was told I need to order the Greenstar layflat clear high tack tape and that it would stick...... Well guess what! It does NOT! Called this morning and was told it was my technique, And if its not working for me then I need to order the Rtape clear choice AT75...... Does ANYONE know if this will actually stick to matte finsh? I don't need ANOTHER 100 yards of tape that I cannot use!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rodger 527 Posted February 11, 2013 He does seem to be in a bit of a funk .... Wonder if he is bending the backing paper away from the transfer tape instead of the transfer tape away from the backing plate .... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Markk077 21 Posted February 11, 2013 Still no answer? Did you actually touch the tape to see if it's sticky? One test I do is to totally wrap my head with tape. If I suffocate, the tape is good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tfunk 1 Posted February 12, 2013 Gesh..... came here to ask a legit question, and get sarcasam.... SERIOUSLY...... does anyone know what I should order? Does anyone know if the Rtape AT75 will actually stick to matte finish vinyl??? SERIOUSLY..... I have two 100 yard rolls of tape that wont work, By the way, I applied my tape to the top of my project, squeegied the heck out of it.... Lined it up on the board I am trying to attach it to..... Applied a piece of masking tape down the center so it would not move, tried to lift the app tape from outside corner to center so I could tear away half of the backing paper and it will NOT lift the vinyl off the backing paper!!!! I squeegied it again, and again and again IT WILL NOT STICK!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay2703 704 Posted February 12, 2013 Still no answer?Did you actually touch the tape to see if it's sticky? One test I do is to totally wrap my head with tape. If I suffocate, the tape is good. Seriously? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,708 Posted February 12, 2013 you don't lift the vinyl OFF the backing paper, you peel the wax backing paper away from the decal. It makes a big difference.. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,708 Posted February 12, 2013 also, if you are cutting too deep, you are pushing the vinyl into the backing, make sure there is a barely a mark on wax paper backing when cut. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tfunk 1 Posted February 12, 2013 Thanks Mz Skeeter..... Just laid it upside down and tried that, and it still wont stick! I have enough of the old RT60 to finish this project, but still don't know what to order for future stuff!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,708 Posted February 12, 2013 I use paper tape for every thing, including matte vinyl Oracal 651. I don't know what your using Greenstar vinyl for, but if for a customer, use a better vinyl It pays off in the long run.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tfunk 1 Posted February 12, 2013 Thanks for that! I did not know that was possible! I think my settings are good, I accedentaly lifted a letter while weeding, and could not see any score marks on the wax backing. Had to eyeball it back in place! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,708 Posted February 12, 2013 I use Main perfect tear medium tack paper tape. I never have a problem... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tfunk 1 Posted February 12, 2013 And, I use the green star for home decor signs. Nothing outside exposed to the elements. I have some of the 651 that I got because I wanted beige but have not used any of it yet, and some of the 751 that I got for a big metal sign for a building, but have not used any of it yet either! Kind of scared I am going to mess it up fooling around with app tap Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,708 Posted February 12, 2013 Oracal 631 is for indoor signs wall decor, and it is matte finish. and has a special tape for it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tfunk 1 Posted February 12, 2013 Thanks again! I am still learning.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,708 Posted February 12, 2013 Thanks again! I am still learning.... Your welcome, and welcome to the forum.. Good luck in the future. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rodger 527 Posted February 12, 2013 I have some medium tack paper tape that I have to bend the backing 180 degrees back to get it to release onto the transfer paper with some fonts/decals . It is a compromise IMO , either hard to take off the backing paper or hard to take off of the sign/vehicle etc . I have never used high tack because of the advice I have been given . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
