big_cam1982

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Where is the best place to get quality vinyl sheets or rolls? Something that will take a little temperature too, thinking about doing something different to my 10-spoke SSs...any help????

Stephen

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I assume your referring to sign lettering vinyl?

Look for a sign shop in your area, or figure out who the supplier is, in your area. I'm a fan of Avery material, not so much a fan of Oracal.

Sign vinyl is made in several different levels of durability...indoors vs outdoors UV resistance...long life......etc. If your going to do white, do yourself a favor & get the stuff with blue backing paper. When you use the standard white backing on white vinyl, you'll be cussing yourself out, for not getting the blue stuff for visibility purposes.

Whenever I do auto stuff, I ALWAYS use the best I can, regardless. Even if somebody SAYS temporary, they end up using it for way longer, then complained if it had problems, despite what they initially said they wanted it to last.

big_cam1982

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Thanks for the info. I plan on buying the best I can. This will be a first time vinyl application for me. The wheels are chrome and I don't plan on covering the whole wheel just sections of it. What are the steps I need to take? And what do I need to buy to make it go smoothly?

Stephen

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CLEAN the wheel surface...Make sure it is smooth, otherwise you can get air bubbles under it. Use a needle to get rid of air bubbles, to allow the air to escape.

But when you apply it, just use a really light film of soapy water (just water works too, just doesn't last as long, if your doing a big piece), that will allow it to slide & preventing sticking, until it dries.

You gonna color the surface or doing lettering?

big_cam1982

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Plan on coloring a surface, like the spokes, lip, etc. something like that. So the vinyl is self adhering? Don't need adhesive spray or other products? I was looking at Avery A6, A9 or A9 EZ, do you know what the difference is?

Stephen

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A9 Opaque (can't see through/light doesn't go through)
Durability: 9-years

A8 Opaque
Durability: 8-years

A7 Reflective
Durability: 7-years


.....You get the idea. The # is its life expectancy, which is underrated anyways, depending on light exposure, weather exposure, etc.

Think of the vinyl as....and I HATE using this as an example, but people understand it easily.....as blank bumper sticker material. But its like comparing rattle can spray paint, to automotive grade body paint. They both spray, but that's where the similarity ends.

I always use A9, like for our club decals....

big_cam1982

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Cool, thanks I'll probably be getting some A9 Black shortly. Anyone else have any pics of some custom vinyl, or other thoughts?

Stephen

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You could always use the carbon fiber patter vinyl.

"Yep....I have carbon fiber wheels."

You can get color shifter vinyl (like chameleon paint), chrome, burl wood & standard wood grain, metallic, fluorescent, neon, camouflage......Lots of choices.

Stephen

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Since I had some CF vinyl just laying around.......