solomonshop

I just recieved my 15x15 mighty press today and was attempting to apply some plastisol transfers from transfer-express. Well, I was following the directions as far as heat and timing are concerned, but as soon as I would attempt to hot peel the transfer, it was ripping portions of the transfer up with it. Can any one offer some advice?

 

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mrebrandstudios

Let the design cool down and then remove the paper.

 

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Peanutz

Yeah, I would agree with mrebrandstudios - I would say wait a few seconds longer to peel the transfer paper up.

Many transfer sellers will say "peel paper IMMEDIATELY" - not true. Wait a bit longer and you'll have better results.

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COEDS

I would check the press temp with a thermometer.If it is acturate, I would apply a little mor pressure. I have used Transfer Express and had great results. They have great customer support and a good message board too. Good luck .... JB

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solomonshop

thanks for the advice. Is there any way to test the temp. with out a laser themometer? It is probally expensive.

 

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snarley

Hi Ryan,

You can use a heat strip, they are little strips that measures temperature here is a link to buy or find out more about them:

20pg21

I hope this helps and Good Luck

Bill M

 

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Rodney

I've used transfer express transfers and they were best peeled hot.

Make sure you are pre heating the garment before you apply the transfer.

The temperature of your press should be tested to make sure it's reaching the correct temperature. As a test, try setting your press for ABOVE the temperature required to see if it makes peeling the transfer easier

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COEDS

You can get a laser themometer at Harbor frieght tools for less than $50. I know your close to me, we could get together and you could use mine. ..... JB

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Mystic

You might want to also test your pressure as well. The best way to do that is take a dollar bill and put it on your platen, press down on it and change your pressure until you cannot move the dollar bill. I agree with Rodney as well on the hot peeling of it, your temp does not sound right either.

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solomonshop

Thanks for all tips. I'm on my way to Harbor frieght today. I'll be contacting you, COEDS on PM. I don't know what I would do without all you helpful folks.

 

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