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Couple questions about artwork and applying artwork
« on: February 21, 2014, 01:32:29 am »
So I am getting a vinyl prinout from GoG as my other thread has mentioned, but I have a few questions.

1. Since I am putting it on bare MDF, is the correct method to sand it down, apply primer, and sand again before I apply? I did a quick search but the threads were old

2. How should I cut holes in the vinyl to be able to place buttons/joys etc?

3. any other information would be appreciated.

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Re: Couple questions about artwork and applying artwork
« Reply #1 on: February 21, 2014, 02:15:19 am »
I assume you already reviewed the Side Art Install 101 thread, right?

Make sure that the surface is perfectly smooth and clean before you apply the art -- a bump the size of a grain of sand will show through the vinyl.   :banghead:

When you separate vinyl from the backing paper, it can generate a static charge that attracts particles.

The two common ways to trim vinyl are a hobby/X-Acto knife with a fresh #11 blade (work close to the tip of the blade when cutting inside curves) or a router like EMDB used here.



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Re: Couple questions about artwork and applying artwork
« Reply #2 on: February 21, 2014, 12:59:16 pm »
thanks scott.  I just watched the video on applying the art very helpful.
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Re: Couple questions about artwork and applying artwork
« Reply #3 on: February 21, 2014, 03:32:40 pm »
Quote from: SpatzST on February 21, 2014, 12:59:16 pm
thanks scott.  I just watched the video on applying the art very helpful.
I think the vinyl applied in that video is a lot thinner than the vinyl from GoG. At least mine was. It could never be folded around the edge like that. I'm glad I did the routing way...
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Re: Couple questions about artwork and applying artwork
« Reply #4 on: February 23, 2014, 02:19:51 am »
So, I don't have a definitive answer on this,

Will adhesive work on bare mdf or should i prime it?
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Re: Couple questions about artwork and applying artwork
« Reply #5 on: February 24, 2014, 01:26:30 pm »
Quote from: SpatzST on February 23, 2014, 02:19:51 am
Will adhesive work on bare mdf or should i prime it?
I would suggest priming, so it has a more even surface to adhere to.
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Re: Couple questions about artwork and applying artwork
« Reply #6 on: February 24, 2014, 01:55:04 pm »
Quote from: Malenko on February 24, 2014, 01:26:30 pm
Quote from: SpatzST on February 23, 2014, 02:19:51 am
Will adhesive work on bare mdf or should i prime it?
I would suggest priming, so it has a more even surface to adhere to.
Prime, sand and prime again to have a really flat surface to prevent fibers which will show through the vinyl...
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Re: Couple questions about artwork and applying artwork
« Reply #7 on: March 10, 2014, 02:49:52 am »
So i primed and sanded my MDF and (semi)successfully put the artwork on.

Tomorrow/today i will cut the holes and see how it looks!
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Re: Couple questions about artwork and applying artwork
« Reply #8 on: March 10, 2014, 05:09:07 am »
Quote from: SpatzST on March 10, 2014, 02:49:52 am
So i primed and sanded my MDF and (semi)successfully put the artwork on.

Tomorrow/today i will cut the holes and see how it looks!
Pictures or it didn't happen...  >:D

Are you going to cut holes in the MDF after applying the vinyl!?  ???
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Re: Couple questions about artwork and applying artwork
« Reply #9 on: March 10, 2014, 03:37:54 pm »
Quote from: EMDB on March 10, 2014, 05:09:07 am
Quote from: SpatzST on March 10, 2014, 02:49:52 am
So i primed and sanded my MDF and (semi)successfully put the artwork on.

Tomorrow/today i will cut the holes and see how it looks!
Pictures or it didn't happen...  >:D

Are you going to cut holes in the MDF after applying the vinyl!?  ???

Yea, I am a mad man!!!

No I mean cut the holes in the vinyl for the buttons :)
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