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Old 03-04-2019, 06:26 AM
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The effects of fuel on vinyl have not been discussed.
A small leak or overflow that is not wiped up immediately
will destroy vinyl. I have found that oil stains vinyl as well.
I have used vinyl for insignia and lettering but will not use
it on the belly or near the fuel filler.
That is not my experience, so it’d be interesting to know what vinyl material you’re using. KELLI GIRL has the aviation/airline grade 3M vinyl. Fuel and oil have zero effect. I clean it with alcohol/water mix from a spray bottle. The belly requires automotive Purple Power and elbow grease.
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Old 03-04-2019, 02:50 PM
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Sid, would love to know the actual part number of the vinyl used on Kelli Girl.
3M only makes about a million different products ( seriously!) and even though I work in the graphics business, I have trouble finding 'the right stuff'.

much appreciated whatever clues you can provide!?
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Old 03-06-2019, 10:45 PM
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Yes, Sid, me too, please.

Some of the commercial jobs are reported to use Avery & 3M products. I know the 1080 Series is one of the types used, but if there are others, it'd be good to know.

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Old 03-07-2019, 03:36 AM
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Sid, would love to know the actual part number of the vinyl used on Kelli Girl.
3M only makes about a million different products ( seriously!) and even though I work in the graphics business, I have trouble finding 'the right stuff'.

much appreciated whatever clues you can provide!?
Ditto! The guy that does my vinyl is asking his distributor. No word yet.
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Old 03-07-2019, 06:55 AM
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Myself, and several other Rv's at my field have used 3M series 1080, I have found the best price and service from Fellers.com
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Old 03-07-2019, 11:42 AM
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Myself, and several other Rv's at my field have used 3M series 1080, I have found the best price and service from Fellers.com
That?s it.
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Old 03-07-2019, 11:55 AM
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I'm curious if anyone has used Vvivid premium vinyl.
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