Chitown R/C  

 

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools
(#1 (permalink))
Old
rcrunr1's Avatar
rcrunr1 Offline
roof grinder
rcrunr1 is on a distinguished road
 
Rating: 0% (0)
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Joliet
Body skin/wing skin application ???? - 08-27-2007, 04:43 PM

How can these large vinyl "decals" be applied accurately/ without bubbles?Some of those things are so large it would seem pretty difficult to do.

Can something be put on the surface (like water or motor spray) to delay them sticking to the surface? I am reminded of putting decals on plastic models when I did those a long time ago....


Losi 8B - O.S. - Futaba - ACE
Reply With Quote
(#2 (permalink))
Old
Czech-it-Out Graphics's Avatar
Czech-it-Out Graphics Offline
I own rocco brocoli
Czech-it-Out Graphics has much to be proud ofCzech-it-Out Graphics has much to be proud ofCzech-it-Out Graphics has much to be proud ofCzech-it-Out Graphics has much to be proud ofCzech-it-Out Graphics has much to be proud ofCzech-it-Out Graphics has much to be proud ofCzech-it-Out Graphics has much to be proud ofCzech-it-Out Graphics has much to be proud ofCzech-it-Out Graphics has much to be proud ofCzech-it-Out Graphics has much to be proud of
 
Rating: 0% (0)
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Chicago, IL
Send a message via AIM to Czech-it-Out Graphics Send a message via Yahoo to Czech-it-Out Graphics
08-27-2007, 04:56 PM

just start at end edge and keep smoothing it out little by little, its not as hard as it seems just takes a little patience


Here is a link to my website-
www.czech-it-out-graphics.com
1/29/07 never forget....TTT
Bringing old know-it-all blow hards back to reallity at a forum near you

"Always Imitated, Never Duplicated"
Reply With Quote
(#3 (permalink))
Old
rcrunr1's Avatar
rcrunr1 Offline
roof grinder
rcrunr1 is on a distinguished road
 
Rating: 0% (0)
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Joliet
08-27-2007, 05:00 PM

OK....use the "go slow" method


Losi 8B - O.S. - Futaba - ACE
Reply With Quote
(#4 (permalink))
Old
Mr. Tune's Avatar
Mr. Tune Offline
The Flying Feta!
Mr. Tune has much to be proud ofMr. Tune has much to be proud ofMr. Tune has much to be proud ofMr. Tune has much to be proud ofMr. Tune has much to be proud ofMr. Tune has much to be proud ofMr. Tune has much to be proud ofMr. Tune has much to be proud of
 
Rating: 0% (0)
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Westchester
Send a message via AIM to Mr. Tune Send a message via Yahoo to Mr. Tune
08-27-2007, 05:33 PM

If it's a vinyl sticker, using heat makes it more plyable. Helps when trying to apply on contours and uneven surfaces. For bigger stuff the pros also use a soap and water mix and spray it on the surface and stickers. Keeps the sticker from sticking. Once applied, they'll squeegee out all the water and air bubble nice and slow, starting from the middle and working their way out.


My Blog <-- Could this be the new Chitown R/C color scheme? You decide!

"If you cook scallops in a non-stick pan, then they won't stick. That's why they call it NON F@#*$&%G STICK!!!" - Im watching YOU!- roc
Reply With Quote
(#5 (permalink))
Old
rcrunr1's Avatar
rcrunr1 Offline
roof grinder
rcrunr1 is on a distinguished road
 
Rating: 0% (0)
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Joliet
08-27-2007, 05:36 PM

ok...was thinkin of getting something from Upgrade..

thanks for the info.


Losi 8B - O.S. - Futaba - ACE
Reply With Quote
(#6 (permalink))
Old
pwnzor Offline
Senior Member
pwnzor has a spectacular aura aboutpwnzor has a spectacular aura aboutpwnzor has a spectacular aura about
 
Rating: 0% (0)
Join Date: Dec 2006
08-29-2007, 05:40 PM

wait and chad will hook you up........upgrade wont even return an e-mail, i like there product.........but :/
Reply With Quote
(#7 (permalink))
Old
chickenfarmer3's Avatar
chickenfarmer3 Offline
FASTLANE GRAPHIX
chickenfarmer3 is just really nicechickenfarmer3 is just really nicechickenfarmer3 is just really nicechickenfarmer3 is just really nicechickenfarmer3 is just really nice
 
Rating: 0% (0)
Join Date: May 2006
Location: chebanse,il
Send a message via AIM to chickenfarmer3 Send a message via MSN to chickenfarmer3
08-29-2007, 07:12 PM

thanks trev,,,,i should be up and running really soon, within a few more weeks, prolly be ready to take orders after STL pro series race.



GS RACING, TQ FUEL, FASTLANE GRAPHIX, CZECH-IT-OUT
Reply With Quote
(#8 (permalink))
Old
MX_KEVIN's Avatar
MX_KEVIN Offline
Mugen Master
MX_KEVIN is a glorious beacon of lightMX_KEVIN is a glorious beacon of lightMX_KEVIN is a glorious beacon of lightMX_KEVIN is a glorious beacon of lightMX_KEVIN is a glorious beacon of light
 
Rating: 0% (0)
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Glendale Heights
Send a message via MSN to MX_KEVIN
08-29-2007, 08:54 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by rcrunr1 View Post
How can these large vinyl "decals" be applied accurately/ without bubbles?Some of those things are so large it would seem pretty difficult to do.

Can something be put on the surface (like water or motor spray) to delay them sticking to the surface? I am reminded of putting decals on plastic models when I did those a long time ago....
I like stickers cause I cant paint. You can use blue windex to delay the stickyness and as Tune said Heat from a hair dryer to loosen up and bend or stretch for all those curves. You need to keep rubbing out the windex and wiping with a paper towel. If you do get a bubble, which you will, slice a small hole with an xacto and push the windex out. Use the heat but dont push too hard when hot, sticker will stretch.



MBX5T - O.S.
MBX5R - Novarossi
Nomadio
Reply With Quote
(#9 (permalink))
Old
MX_KEVIN's Avatar
MX_KEVIN Offline
Mugen Master
MX_KEVIN is a glorious beacon of lightMX_KEVIN is a glorious beacon of lightMX_KEVIN is a glorious beacon of lightMX_KEVIN is a glorious beacon of lightMX_KEVIN is a glorious beacon of light
 
Rating: 0% (0)
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Glendale Heights
Send a message via MSN to MX_KEVIN
08-29-2007, 09:06 PM

..



MBX5T - O.S.
MBX5R - Novarossi
Nomadio

Last edited by MX_KEVIN : 08-29-2007 at 09:07 PM. Reason: double post
Reply With Quote
(#10 (permalink))
Old
allan42r's Avatar
allan42r Offline
Senior Member
allan42r is on a distinguished road
 
Rating: 0% (0)
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Oswego Il
08-29-2007, 11:08 PM

come on brother hook it up.


MUGEN SEIKI
GRAVEY GRAFFIX
LEISURE HOURS
Reply With Quote
(#11 (permalink))
Old
cheesecake's Avatar
cheesecake Online
Senior Member
cheesecake will become famous soon enough
 
Rating: 0% (0)
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Elgin
Send a message via AIM to cheesecake
08-29-2007, 11:39 PM

what other vinyl things is chad going to make. is he going to make radio and starter box wraps


OCM Kaos DT19www.nitro-toyz.comJammin X1 CRT
If atheism is a religion, then not collecting stamps is a hobby
Reply With Quote
(#12 (permalink))
Old
pwnzor Offline
Senior Member
pwnzor has a spectacular aura aboutpwnzor has a spectacular aura aboutpwnzor has a spectacular aura about
 
Rating: 0% (0)
Join Date: Dec 2006
08-29-2007, 11:43 PM

yes, he will be doing:
wingwraps
starter box wraps
radio wraps
namedecals

and some other items as well im sure I'm forgetting
Reply With Quote
(#13 (permalink))
Old
cheesecake's Avatar
cheesecake Online
Senior Member
cheesecake will become famous soon enough
 
Rating: 0% (0)
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Elgin
Send a message via AIM to cheesecake
08-30-2007, 12:04 AM

cool ill be waiting till he is ready instead of going with upgrade. plus my new nomadio is going to need a wrap


OCM Kaos DT19www.nitro-toyz.comJammin X1 CRT
If atheism is a religion, then not collecting stamps is a hobby
Reply With Quote
(#14 (permalink))
Old
pwnzor Offline
Senior Member
pwnzor has a spectacular aura aboutpwnzor has a spectacular aura aboutpwnzor has a spectacular aura about
 
Rating: 0% (0)
Join Date: Dec 2006
08-30-2007, 12:08 AM

lol....so does mine
awesome dude, Chad will appreciate that, and you will have continuous support of his/your product, not just drop a sale and forget about you. Upgrade is a good product, but they have TERRIBLE customer service.That is something you wont have to worry about with Chad, you will get quality and he frequents this forum often enough, so the CS is a given with him
Reply With Quote
(#15 (permalink))
Old
chickenfarmer3's Avatar
chickenfarmer3 Offline
FASTLANE GRAPHIX
chickenfarmer3 is just really nicechickenfarmer3 is just really nicechickenfarmer3 is just really nicechickenfarmer3 is just really nicechickenfarmer3 is just really nice
 
Rating: 0% (0)
Join Date: May 2006
Location: chebanse,il
Send a message via AIM to chickenfarmer3 Send a message via MSN to chickenfarmer3
08-30-2007, 08:14 AM

i will try and wrap anything you guys may want, and dont see any reason that i wont be able to, convex vinyl will conform to most ne thing so you should be able to have your custom scheme on anything. I will start a thread real soon once i have a few pics/designs to post so there wil be a place for questions, orders, and general info. I hope to have a few things out by round 3 in stl so i can represent.

thanks for the support guys.



GS RACING, TQ FUEL, FASTLANE GRAPHIX, CZECH-IT-OUT
Reply With Quote
(#16 (permalink))
Old
rcrunr1's Avatar
rcrunr1 Offline
roof grinder
rcrunr1 is on a distinguished road
 
Rating: 0% (0)
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Joliet
08-30-2007, 08:25 AM

thx for the great tips guys.....and would def rather deal w/ some1 local vs in CA.

Keep us informed how its goin.


Losi 8B - O.S. - Futaba - ACE
Reply With Quote
(#17 (permalink))