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Title: Clear vinyl?
Post by: Stormy151 on November 16, 2007, 08:06:35 pm

Does anyone know if clear vinyl is availiable that has that "grainy" texture, like the Happ Pico Vinyl?

I'm thinking I could paint the sides of the cab, then put on the side art, and apply the vinyl to give a smooth "finished" look to the side.

Title: Re: Clear vinyl?
Post by: Stormy151 on November 18, 2007, 12:59:20 pm

Okaaaay...  so what else could I cover the sides with?  I'm basically looking to try and make the side art decal not look so much like a decal.

Title: Re: Clear vinyl?
Post by: SirPeale on November 18, 2007, 02:48:02 pm

But that's what side art looks like!

Title: Re: Clear vinyl?
Post by: Franco on November 18, 2007, 03:14:55 pm

I know what you mean about side art looking 'stuck on'. It looks especially 'bad' if it is a square/rectangular shape that does not follow the lines of the artwork. I think the best looking side art is either that which follows said lines, or fully blown, whole side side art.

Of course if you are replicating a cab which had square etc side art just ignore me  :D

Title: Re: Clear vinyl?
Post by: Namco on November 18, 2007, 03:38:03 pm

But if you put clear vinyl on it, it'll look like grandma's plastic slipcovered couch.  ;D

Title: Re: Clear vinyl?
Post by: zelony on November 18, 2007, 04:40:29 pm

Try this.

3M Scotchgard paint protection film

Title: Re: Clear vinyl?
Post by: Stormy151 on November 19, 2007, 12:33:30 am

Holy crap, that 3M stuff is cool, but expensive!

I dunno, I want the entire side to look like a laminated CPO, but was cheaping out on how to do it.  I'm just going to have to settle for the decal look.  Sigh....

What about colors?  Anyone know where I can get Pica Vinyl in Ms. Pac Man blue?  ;D

Title: Re: Clear vinyl?
Post by: brandon on November 19, 2007, 08:09:05 am

what if you clear coated it? ??? They make satin clear coat..

Title: Re: Clear vinyl?
Post by: javeryh on November 19, 2007, 09:06:18 am

Why don't you print the side art on a piece of vinyl that will cover the entire side panel?

Title: Re: Clear vinyl?
Post by: Stormy151 on November 22, 2007, 04:55:30 pm

Clear coat:  You'd still be able to see that the decal was a decal.

Printing on the vinyl-  That would work, but I still need to find the blue vinyl, and find a place that will do it.  Time is sort of a factor.

I'm just going to have to settle for the decal look.  Thanks anyway guys!