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CP Overlay art Question -- buttons ruining picture!?
Wienerdog:
It seems like if we think about what is happening, you can come up with a solution.
It looks wet when there is no space or air between the two surfaces. When you paint, or use glossy paper, you have a super smooth surface. When you pull the plexi down by tightening the buttons really tight, the two surfaces appear wet.
Perhaps this is why vinyl, matte finish, and regular paper have less of a tendancy to do this.
Maybe what I have said makes no sense, so please correct me if I am wrong.
anthony691:
Glossy photo paper, no probs here!
Frostillicus:
I just had 3 CP overlays printed on regular matte paper and laminated them, each one covered with 1/8"lexan. No problems like your pics up top, Dr.J.
I recommend that route vs. anything else. The lamination really brings out the color and protects against UV light.
Amra:
a very very light coat of clear spray paint (preferably laquer as it dries much faster then enamel) will also fix that problem, if you do this, spray it like your not even spraying at the paper, and let the 'dust' land on the paper. When the paper is slightly rough to the touch, then you will no longer have a problem. Ive done this several times, so I know it works, but do it at your own risk, as Ive not tried every time of paper in the world and all.
jdjuggler:
Frostillicus:
What did you use to laminate your overlay? Did your print shop do this?
Thanks,
JD