Full Version: Difficult or Impossible?
From: Rallyguy [#18]
23 Jul 2004
To: Myyk [#16] 23 Jul 2004
This is an excellent suggestion............. You could apply the mask and take it to an automotive spray shop....they could shoot the color coat, remove the mask and clear coat with a basecoat/clearcoat system. It would be durable and look as good as an automotive finish.
Brian G.
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#19]
23 Jul 2004
To: Myyk [#16] 23 Jul 2004
Great minds (not mine) think alike.
When I went to drop the piece off to the vinyl guy, he was on an errand. I was in a hurry that day and couldn't wait around.
The silkscreener is close-by and I left the piece there. When the screener and vinyl person put their heads together, the "mask and paint" method came to mind.
This time around, we're proceeding with the vinyl lettering (I think).
I emailed, this morning, to see if the experiment was a success. Haven't heard back yet.
Thank you for your suggestion. It's a jewel :-)
David "The Stunt Engraver" Lavaneri
DGL Engraving
Port Hueneme, CA
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#20]
24 Jul 2004
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#19] 24 Jul 2004
As evidenced by this photo, my friend, Greg Turner of Greenleaf Visual Image Group, in Pasadena, CA didn't think this job was impossible or particularly difficult.
He was able to cut .125 letters in Helvetica!!
David "The Stunt Engraver" Lavaneri
DGL Engraving
Port Hueneme, CA
EDITED: 24 Jul 2004 by DGL
From: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#21]
24 Jul 2004
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#20] 24 Jul 2004
David,
It looks like your going to pull off another one. The resin coating shouldn't have any impact on the vinyl and/or adhesive.
We all need to register this in the old "for future reference" file.
Thanks for sharing!
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#22]
24 Jul 2004
To: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#21] 25 Jul 2004
David,
Yeah, it was another of those "Never let them see you sweat" moments :-)
Greg assures me the resin will cause no adverse reaction to the vinyl/adhesive. He's had experience in that area.
I wish to thank the forum members for their valuable input. This was a very interesting and informative thread.
I just love it when a technical question is answered before our very eyes :-)
David "The Stunt Engraver" Lavaneri
DGL Engraving
Port Hueneme, CA
EDITED: 24 Jul 2004 by DGL
From: Sei (SEIMA) [#23]
26 Jul 2004
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#22] 26 Jul 2004
You know, it might be kinda nice to have a showcase board, basically dedicated to images of bizarre jobs or stylish designs where we can show off and discuss the trials and tribulations.
Congratulations on a job well done!
Sei
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#24]
29 Jul 2004
To: Sei (SEIMA) [#23] 29 Jul 2004
Sei,
Your wish is my command. I've opened a new folder where we can showcase our accomplishments.
David "The Stunt Engraver" Lavaneri
DGL Engraving
Port Hueneme, CA
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