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Title: Couple questions about artwork and applying artwork
Post by: SpatzST 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.

thanks

Title: Re: Couple questions about artwork and applying artwork
Post by: PL1 on February 21, 2014, 02:15:19 am

I assume you already reviewed the Side Art Install 101 (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,120041.0.html) 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 (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,130690.msg1420772.html#msg1420772).
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Scott

Title: Re: Couple questions about artwork and applying artwork
Post by: SpatzST on February 21, 2014, 12:59:16 pm

thanks scott.  I just watched the video on applying the art very helpful.

Title: Re: Couple questions about artwork and applying artwork
Post by: EMDB 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...

Title: Re: Couple questions about artwork and applying artwork
Post by: SpatzST 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?

Title: Re: Couple questions about artwork and applying artwork
Post by: 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.

Title: Re: Couple questions about artwork and applying artwork
Post by: EMDB 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...

Title: Re: Couple questions about artwork and applying artwork
Post by: 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!

Title: Re: Couple questions about artwork and applying artwork
Post by: 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!?  ???

Title: Re: Couple questions about artwork and applying artwork
Post by: SpatzST 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 :)