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Self Adhesive vinyl and 3m sprays
ex_directory:
Hi, my whole cab will be covered in self-adhesive vinyl. When I attach this to primed mdf I get a good stick but slight bubbling when going around 90 deg corners (probably because the vinyl doesn't really want to go around corners!
Was thinking about using a spray on the edges (3m spraymount as 3m super 77 is not so easy to find in the uk).
Was worried that with 77 you would need to be fast to get it stuck down before it dries. Spraymount gives you more time but is probably not as tacky.
Anyone any other suggestions?
Ex
waveryder:
Id use "Display Mount" easy to get hold of in the uk and gently warm the vinyl till it smoothes out.
stan2323:
May want to glue one side and let it dry before going around the corner. Then that side would stay down.
MaximRecoil:
Why do you have to go around corners? Aren't you using T-molding for the edges?
Keep in mind that some people cover their cabinet with HPL (high pressure laminate) which will not go around corners at all (it is too rigid); and they have no problems.
Fozzy The Bear:
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Yes! Use T-molding on the edges.... but if you still need the glue then get "Scotch Weld Craft Mount, Permanent Adhesive" It's exactly the same formula as the 3M 77 but has a finer spray nozel on it and will work really well for this application. See attached image. It's available in the UK from most art shops that stock this sort of stuff.
Best Regards,
Julian (Fozzy The Bear)