Amler says it s crucial to look for the following when buying a clear face.
Best clear over vinyl.
Sometimes the vinyl underneath sealant might shrink a little over time.
Most of the vinyl we use is oracal 651 series 6 year or better.
If you have any questions about how much vinyl you need or what thickness will work best for your project or you need some tips for installation of your clear vinyl feel free to give us a call at 775 623 7613 and our vinyl experts can help answer your questions.
Obviously we all want to make them last as long as they should.
Clear vinyl also provides some uv protection and is non yellowing.
While these masks provide the same coverage as full cloth masks.
Spray two to three coats of clearcoat paint over the area that has been scuffed including the vinyl graphics waiting five minutes between each coat.
A lot of people really love using vinyl on their craft projects but one thing that we get asked a lot is how to seal them.
Well personally unless it s absolutely necessary i see no reason to clear over the top of vinyl decals.
It s a heavy duty sealant that will give your mug a beautiful glossy finish.
Our vinyl decals have a great durability as is.
Our vinyl is sold by the yard and comes in 54 widths with the exceptions of the 60 and 80 gauges which are 48 wide.
The 6 gauge also comes in 72 wide 15 yard long rolls.
The latter tends to turn yellow over time and can ruin the look of your mug.
Hold the can six to eight inches from the surface and use thin coats so the paint doesn t run.
This is another popular vinyl sealant you can use for this project.
So for the best result you want to use both a sealant and good quality vinyl.
Even if you use a very strong or outdoor vinyl it can still come up or not last as long over time.
Wait four hours after the last coat is sprayed before handling the area.
This is a property of the cheap vinyl itself and isn t caused by the sealing process.
Clear coat over vinyl decal advice on how to apply and coat a decal on a wood table top.
Cloth based face masks are best when made with tightly woven fabrics and the same is true for clear face masks.
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