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Rodney · July 13th, 2007

I know I'm probably missing something obvious here, but what would you use clear/transparent sign vinyl for?

Doesn't seem like you'd be able to see it on the application?

mystysue · July 13th, 2007

Rodney.. Its used like a laminate many times to protect an image or design.. YOu can cover a sign you make with it to give that sign extra protection . And we have some clear for our versacamm that we print on....

badalou · July 13th, 2007

I also wondered about that.. Thanks for the answer.

SomeSailor · July 17th, 2007

It's also used as a "true shadow" on many applications (like boat transoms), and I also use clear static cling vinyl for temp mounting graphics.

MotoskinGraphix · July 18th, 2007

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Originally Posted by SomeSailor


	It's also used as a "true shadow" on many applications (like boat transoms), and I also use clear static cling vinyl for temp mounting graphics.

Whats a true shadow? We use transparent shadow (clear smoke) for ghosting effects.

SomeSailor · July 18th, 2007

Probably the same thing. Great for shadows that extend over colored areas.

Here a link to Avery's product:

Avery Graphics - Signage - Product Series: True Shadow™

Robin · July 18th, 2007

we use the clear sign vinyl to print images on then cut. Some customers want large Sale banner type signs, but dont want a color back ground, and dont want cut vinyl in their windows.

We also use it for labels, decals and bumper stickers. Its great for printing in reverse and putting on the inside of windows, and on clear awards.

I think the photos I posted a while ago in regards to labels....those were printed on clear sign vinyl. I dont remember, but if not....we did a big batch of those same labels in clear.

mickipke · July 18th, 2007

Probably a stupid question, but what do you print them with?

Robin · July 18th, 2007

Sorry Micki, its not a stupid question at all. We use the Gerber Edge (thermal ink printer) to print on them. Im not sure if you can use a versa camm to print on it tho.

mystysue · July 18th, 2007

yes we print on clear vinyl with our versacamm.. ..

LittleDogy · May 29th, 2008

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Originally Posted by mystysue


	Rodney.. Its used like a laminate many times to protect an image or design.. YOu can cover a sign you make with it to give that sign extra protection . And we have some clear for our versacamm that we print on....

I've been searching this forum for any recommendations on dry laminate / over laminate and that's how I found this thread.

I now know I can use Clear vinyl as a dry laminate to protect a printed image thanks to Rodney.

Is this what most of you use for dry laminate? or what brand and type do you use?

Progeny · May 29th, 2008

I've heard it used as a stone chip protector on the front of car bumpers/bonnets.

I've also got a sample of clear vinyl for garments!!! No idea what that look like. Siser do clear and glitter clear. I would imagine the glitter clear would just be like putting glitter on a dark t-shirt but the clear one i just don't know. I might press the sample and see!

Lee

jiarby · May 29th, 2008

We reverse print on clear 651, then mount on Acrylic and back with white now and then for a backlit or POS piece (counter display)

COEDS · May 29th, 2008

can you post some pics of these sins please. I would love to get a look at them. .... JB

mystysue · May 29th, 2008

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Originally Posted by jiarby


	We reverse print on clear 651, then mount on Acrylic and back with white now and then for a backlit or POS piece (counter display)

we also do some like this..

and we do small acrylic signs that way that are like directional signs..
(the signs that have like exit maps and You are here X's etc)
for in office buildings..
that way the surface of the sign is just acrylic and no one can damage the graphics in any way..

umm You can also make some really cool signs with just reverse cut vinyl weeded and put on the back side of clear acrylic..
like name plaques and such.. then either paint the backs.. or cover with vinyl..