Easy Background application

[jwillis]

Here's is a new way I learned to install the tank background.I used vegtable oil on the background and then used a credit card to press out the air bubbles.Looks great and can not see any wrinkles or bubbles.Makes the tank look deeper.Used a black background.This advise came from my lfs where he uses it on a daily basis.He has over 600 tanks set up and did this on all of them. Just thought it was something everyone might find interesting

 

[mr . salty]

Is this an adhesive background?? If so the oil is not the prefered method of applying vinyl adhesives. I have 15 years experience with striping,and other decals in the automotive and marine fields.And this oil will affect the glue used on this vinyl. A diluted soap solution is the BEST method.NO oils,or silicones should ever come in contact with the adhesive.it could,and usually does have a chemical reactioncausing this adhesive to break down. Speaking from years of personal,and professional experiance.

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[jwillis]

No this is a non-adhesive background.Kind you buy off the roll.I beleive that Hagen is the manf. same as pen-plax.I would never put oil on a adhesive. I am inthe roofing industry and adhesive do not mix well wtih oil.Serious breakdown will occur.