I'm considering using this with stencils to paint numbers on a pvc inflatable boat. Durability? Anyone done this?
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I'm thinking it will work nicely. I used it on vinyl seats and it's very flexible!
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You'll need to go to an automotive paint shop that's familiar with mixing tints for liners. Haven't used it on a boat, but I'm sure if you prepped the area well it would adhere and hold up well. I've used 20+ bottles of this on an Offroad trailer and it's holding up great.
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Hi. I have been working with paints all my life. Working forDuPont and Val-Spar. I have used vinyl finishes a few time on my own stuff and works well. I have had no problems with cracks or peeling (due to a flex additive) but for everyday use I feel it will wear through after everyday sliding back and forth as this is a thin material being sprayed and will take a few coats for decent coverage. The articles Ive sprayed in the past were chairs that did not get much use but looks good. But for the price it can't hurt to try. At worst just touch it up from time to time. Hope this helps a little anyway. Thanks.
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I use it for stickers all over my car for company advertising. I can get a year out of the waterproof vinyl. I've played with different coatings but jury is still out on what works best even necessary at all. Let dry for 15 minutes and BE SURE you do the warm-water rince, makes a big difference. We are playing with glow-in-the-dark sprays also; but ONLY use Rust-oleum sprays, we used Krylon and the crappy top on the can dripped liquid all over the vinyl, Rust-oleum has great spray nozzles. Also, the best spray we think is the one called Automative Gloss Lacquer - it's for sealing auto-paint and seems to work great on this.
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I used three coats on a 4x8' piece of primed plywood and still had some, maybe a third of a can, left over. I had to thin the paint before the last coat with an ounce of water, to make sure it went on smoothly. I used it for a ping-pong table, and it's held up well. You are probably going to want to use two coats at least. My guess is you could just make it stretch. Sand lightly and dust between coats.
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Hi Stephanie...I have not used it especially for doing stencils...however i would say it would be ideal...I have cut plastic bottles with the blade attachment ...works fine...Hope this helps..Best Regards Dianne...PS the Thermostat is great as you can get the right amount of heat..D
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I used the adhesive in the marine industry, carpet , vinyl , that are exposed to water often with no problems , not sure if it would hold up with constant water contact but it would be a great product to try , like most 3M stuff it works well
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In reality nothing last forever. I'm planing to used a couple times and discarted..yes PVC not only crack but tend to get cold that how lose it flexibility and cracks using it with nylon looks more stronger.. But we see if pass the text.
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It seemed to me that any shrinkage would be none or minimal. I used very tepid water. I think these would be the perfect medium for stenciling or fabric painting. Enjoy your project.
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I use this material with the Silouette cameo to do stencils of all kinds- letters, numbers, patterns etc. it works good but if using the same machine the blades don't seem to last long for cutting. Also they are reusable if you are careful. I put adhesive spray on the back of mine so after about 4 times they start to get a little rough looking but if you don't you should get many uses as long as you wash after use.
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I actually placed stickers I made from this on my children's homemade boats (using items from around the home.) The stickers got wet from the stream and yes, the color ran (I used an ink jet printer). One of my kids' boat's stickers were so wet that the stickers started to roll and wrinkle. We eventually pulled them off. My other child's boat's stickers were still stuck there but the color was all runny. So to answer your question, the sticker won't be destroyed immediately, but eventually they will with enough moisture. Hope that helps.
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We used it on pontoon boat seats in May, and it still looks super great!! It's soft and pliable like the original vinyl, and so far, no cracks, or anything bad. Bought 2 more cans, to finish the seats!!! Our friends thought that we bought new vinyl and were all amazed that we just painted them. I will have to wait till next summer, to see how it looks after a long winter in storage.
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It seems like a very durable product. I used it for something not intended and it did well. I put several coats on a piece of metal that is a anchor rope guide on my boat. It was constantly wearing off the factory finish, rusting and chafing the rope if I did not repaint it each time we went fishing. It held up very good but still needed to re-dip the part after about 5 trips but still better than doing it every time. Once cured it will not chip but as with most every thing else, will break down with abrasion.
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They are not waterproof. I put them on the front of my inflatable raft to be silly, and it only got a little wet and was nearly falling apart. The adhesive is decently strong on flat surfaces. That being said I'm not sure what it would do to your paint, but I doubt it would be a good idea to do unless you don't care about your vehicle much.
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I think you could paint them, as long as it is paint specifically for PVC. If you do paint them, you would be taking away from the game. The colored cross bars are how you score in the game.
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I haven't done any house painting with this set up. I wouldn't think it to be the best for that use. All house painters I've seen spraying have been using airless outfits. Viscosity of exterior house paint could be a problem. I spray pre-catalyzed lacquer that is much thinner than exterior latex.
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I used it on the bottom of a aluminum boat and it worked fine..you must sand and prep first. If your usingit for a big crack use a thicker marine epoxy first then sand then apply its kindof a thin liquid but its strong and dries flexible. It was ill definatly seal leaking rivets and is easy to use..