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CP Overlay art Question -- buttons ruining picture!?
Dr. J:
Hey,
I've seen others ask this before, but I haven't seen an answer yet. Several people who have used glossy paper have complained of it appearing to stick to the plexi overlay surrounding the buttons (where there's a lot of pressure). I think I heard someone using vinyl mention that theirs did that too. Right now I've just got paint under there (which was completely dry) but the pressure flattened it against the plexi so it looks "wet" and shiny just around the buttons.
Anyway, I'm getting ready to print my new cp overlay, and was hoping people could post their experience with different print jobs. Anyone elses doing this? Anyones' not? Thanks --Jay
edited: I'll get a good pic of my cp to show what I mean in a day or two.
SNAAAKE:
--- Quote from: Dr. J on March 07, 2003, 12:35:28 am ---Hey,
I've seen others ask this before, but I haven't seen an answer yet. Several people who have used glossy paper have complained of it appearing to stick to the plexi overlay surrounding the buttons (where there's a lot of pressure). I think I heard someone using vinyl mention that theirs did that too. Right now I've just got paint under there (which was completely dry) but the pressure flattened it against the plexi so it looks "wet" and shiny just around the buttons.
Anyway, I'm getting ready to print my new cp overlay, and was hoping people could post their experience with different print jobs. Anyone elses doing this? Anyones' not? Thanks --Jay
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I used both glossy photo paper and vinyl and nothing sticks or anything..although I REALLY like vinyl.Thats my experience(since you asked).
I dont think there is such problem.. ;D
rampy:
--- Quote from: Dr. J on March 07, 2003, 12:35:28 am ---Hey,
I've seen others ask this before, but I haven't seen an answer yet. Several people who have used glossy paper have complained of it appearing to stick to the plexi overlay surrounding the buttons (where there's a lot of pressure). I think I heard someone using vinyl mention that theirs did that too. Right now I've just got paint under there (which was completely dry) but the pressure flattened it against the plexi so it looks "wet" and shiny just around the buttons.
Anyway, I'm getting ready to print my new cp overlay, and was hoping people could post their experience with different print jobs. Anyone elses doing this? Anyones' not? Thanks --Jay
edited: I'll get a good pic of my cp to show what I mean in a day or two.
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please post the pic.. but I think I know what you are talking about... I've read somewhere (don't recall where) that they used some sort of matte below the overlay... like a sheet of white paper or something... just to provide separation... *shrug*
post a pic in case it's something else... (like an ill fitting overlay or lexan or something...)
rampy
ITrek:
Have the printer laminate your overlay. I used 3 mil lexan laminate on each side of my overlay. It doesn't stick to anything and also protects your overlay from moisture that might make the ink run. It only cost me something like $3 extra.
Chris:
I used a color laser printer on plain paper, and the results looked great with no sticking... the plexi imparts plenty of gloss without having to use glossy paper.
--Chris