carwash 47 Posted March 11, 2014 Did a 4-layer Lamborghini badge today for a friend's garage wall. Turned out pretty well. This was much tougher than the ferrari one.... What do ye vinyl gods think? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wildgoose 4,200 Posted March 11, 2014 Looks pretty good. Did the gold get off on the hoofs a little? I have found a little technique almost by accident that has helped a TON on fine detailed stuff. I use a piece of parchment paper (for backing cookies, my wife keeps huge rolls from Costco on hand), nothing sticks to that stuff. Just peel your carrier off and slap the parchment on and you can lay it right on the lower layer and see though about as good as having the whole thing on a lightbox. Then I tape it in place with a hinge and pull out the parchment paper and it's right in place at that point. It has saved me tons of times since I started using it. I still use reg marks but the added ability to nail a perfect placement is nice. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mabscotthandyman 1,410 Posted March 11, 2014 Looks good Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carwash 47 Posted March 12, 2014 I will try the parchment paper technique... I really want to build a light board... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wildgoose 4,200 Posted March 12, 2014 Ya light boards are cool. i broke mine. They don't work out on an install either where the parchment works great and you can avoid the bubbles that sometimes come when layering on a carrier prior to install. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carwash 47 Posted March 12, 2014 I'm looking forward to giving your parchment method a try tomorrow. I even bought a roll of clear transfer tape... and it helps a little but it's the backing that keeps me from seeing, so hoping the parchment is as see through as you say. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
express2100 154 Posted March 12, 2014 Yet another piece of inspiration for me That is pretty cool Carwash! Along with the rest of your work this makes me believe a cutter is the right choice for my first machine. I assumed the multi color graphics would be too much for me but the more I surf around the more inspiration I find. This is a great site! Can't wait to get my cutter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carwash 47 Posted March 12, 2014 Never too much man, just take your time, and plan on wasting a few bucks worth of vinyl. Yer gonna screw up... a lot. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carwash 47 Posted March 13, 2014 Wild goose is a damn genius... the parchment trick has made my layered decals a PIECE OF CAKE.... it makes me wonder how I ever did it before, lol. Clear transfer and parchment makes it a snap!!!! Look how see thru... I won't even use reg marks anymore I don't think... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wildgoose 4,200 Posted March 13, 2014 Wild goose is a damn genius... the parchment trick has made my layered decals a PIECE OF CAKE.... it makes me wonder how I ever did it before, lol. Clear transfer and parchment makes it a snap!!!! Look how see thru... I won't even use reg marks anymore I don't think... Pure luck that I tried it. I had been using it in my heat press on some printed transfers and just noted how nice you could see through it so I wondered if it would work with regular vinyl and the rest is history. It's cheap too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carwash 47 Posted March 14, 2014 And it's reusable. I used the same 2 pieces for this job on each layer and then put it back in the box for next time. I. We'd to find a 24" roll. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
