Vinyl on Mdf
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Topic: Vinyl on Mdf
Posted By: biznisman2u
Subject: Vinyl on Mdf
Date Posted: April 05, 2004 at 11:43 PM
Again, i am still learning in this field .... I am making a center piece in my car that goes between the seats and under the dast. . . i will be making it out of mdf wood and i was wondering how do you get Vinyl to stay on the sides of the mdf. and tools do you need and what techniques are there. and is there any informationial sites out there for me..... ------------- Biznisman2u
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Posted By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: April 06, 2004 at 1:18 AM
Use 3M spray glue for the vinyl and use the expensive vinyl that stretches in every direction as it will save you time and problems later.
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Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA
Posted By: biznisman2u
Date Posted: April 06, 2004 at 10:14 AM
which type of 3m spray would be best to use.....77, 74, 90..88 or what ?????/should i use the foam kind... thanks for the tips.. ------------- Biznisman2u
Posted By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: April 06, 2004 at 10:20 AM
Use the 3M Super 90 as this is the fastest drying and the best sticking spray glue.
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Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA
Posted By: Teamrf
Date Posted: April 06, 2004 at 6:43 PM
If you go to home depot it's the stuff that is 11 dollars. Don't use that stuff that has a fine mist. Use the stuff that comes out like snot.
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Posted By: dangerranger96
Date Posted: April 08, 2004 at 2:05 AM
88 will hold, but 90 is a much better hold, go with the stuff that sprays like snot, it will hold better than the mist. if the snot stuff is not available, go with the mist, but allow the mist to sit for about 15-30 secs before applying the vinyl, that way it is becoming tacky and will hold the vinyl better so that you can push out any bubbles. another tip for getting rid of bubbles is the use a pin and poke its tip into the hole so that there is a hole for the air to escape then to push out the air with your fingers
Posted By: robbie2883
Date Posted: April 09, 2004 at 3:18 PM
You might also want to think about getting some apolstry foam to line the mdf with first. It will add a little padding and help hide some minor flaws. Also, as well as the glue, staple the vinyl and foam up underneath the help hold it stretched. ------------- if its jammed force it - if it breaks in the process it needed to be fixed anyway
Posted By: biznisman2u
Date Posted: April 10, 2004 at 3:12 PM
okay. where can you find apolstry and find exactly what is it use for again.... Is it like a foam used in seats. and i should staple it to the wood or staple the vinyl on over the apolstry, on to the wood in a what (stretch hold) could you tell me what this is.... is it a blind spot or something.... thanks for the additional information.
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Biznisman2u
Posted By: kickerstang
Date Posted: April 12, 2004 at 4:01 PM
when i vinyl i use tile spray glue, it holds great. plus you'll need to heat the vinyl first and stretch it for awhile so it gets very plyable, then once you stretch it staple it from the back so it holds. make relief cuts in the back edges if you have small wrinkles that you need to get out, when you make the cut just take the two edges and pull them in opposite directions to take out the wrinkle. and thats it, nothing hard about it at all.
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Posted By: beyondamfm
Date Posted: April 19, 2004 at 9:44 AM
tile spray glue huh, that is one i have not tried thanks. you learn something new everyday. ------------- The Clear Bra Guy
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Posted By: defective
Date Posted: April 19, 2004 at 11:18 AM
also remember, if two peices oif vinyl have to meet at a seam, make sure it's on a flat surface, if you cut it to seam at a corner, the thickness of the vinyl will show and suck. You can use a razor blade to cut the two peices to the same shape and have them pushed together. You can make it look seamless -------------
Posted By: pureRF
Date Posted: April 19, 2004 at 7:50 PM
I've never really understood this. If you were to wrap a rectangular box in vinyl, wouldnt there have to be overlapping parts coming from the corners? How so u prevent this?
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Posted By: mycustoms1980
Date Posted: April 21, 2004 at 10:39 PM
dam the spray glue use contact cement u can get it at napa and yes it is a form of spray adhesive ( i tried spay glue it dosent last as long ) the pros use the cement for auto upholstery..........good luck with the project
Posted By: NowYaKnow
Date Posted: April 22, 2004 at 5:48 AM
Has anybody ever tried the 3M #80? It is specifically for rubber and vinyl.. I saw it last time I was at the home depot but haven't had a reason to buy any yet. I would think this is your best choice for applying vinyl.
Mike
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