Boat & Watercraft Wrap Applications

Jul 9,2019 / By Madi O'Connor / 1 Comment

Vinyl wraps have become increasingly popular on boats and watercraft’s, making them the everyday option over paint. When comparing the cost of painting, a boat wrap will save you time, are long-lasting, and a fraction of the price. With no surprise installing on a boat or watercraft is very different from installing on a vehicle. […]

Digital Printing Wall Applications

7 Easy Tips & Tricks for Weeding Small Letters & Decals

May 31,2019 / By Madi O'Connor / No Comment

7 Tips and Tricks - Weeding Letters and Decals

Do you know the hardest part of making small decals and letters? Weeding! If you are not familiar with weeding, it is removing all excess material from any decal or graphics that are cut-to-shape. Weeding small letters and decals can be a difficult task, but learning how to weed small letters and decals is crucial […]

Wall Applications

Pre-Installation Steps for Wall Vinyl Applications

Jan 12,2019 / By Madi O'Connor / 2 Comments

With ease of application and the ability to turn a plain wall into a memorable display, digital printable vinyl has become the new decorating trend for interior and exterior walls. Wall installation may seem straight forward, but wall graphics come with a unique set of challenges. Take the below pre-installation steps into account to help […]

Digital Printing

Print Profile FAQ’s

Nov 28,2018 / By Madi O'Connor / 4 Comments

Printer profiles are used daily in a print shop to achieve the highest quality color prints, and they play a significant role in the success of your project. Each vinyl manufacturer has different gloss levels and white points that affect the color of your graphics, meaning that even with the best print profile it’s important […]

Arlon Provides an Interactive Experience at SGIA 2018

Oct 26,2018 / By Madi O'Connor / No Comment

A huge thank you to all that visited our booth at SGIA 2018 Las Vegas, NV! This year the show had more than 25,000 registered attendees with a sold-out Expo floor. The aisles were filled continuously with attendees excited to see the latest sign and graphics technology. Arlon had a very successful show, and in […]

Vehicle Applications

Perfecting Your Vehicle Prep

Oct 15,2018 / By Madi O'Connor / 3 Comments

One of the most common mistakes when installing vinyl on a vehicle is not taking the time to prep your surface. A vehicle that isn’t properly prepped can compromise the adhesive bond and ultimately cause failure in your application. We’ve outlined some tips to help you through the important process of vehicle prep! While it […]

Caring for Your Vehicle Wrap in Hot Weather

Jul 3,2018 / By Madi O'Connor / 7 Comments

Summer months are known for having the longest and hottest days of the year. During this time, the amount of UV exposure increases significantly. An extended amount of UV exposure is the greatest enemy to your vehicle wrap. In these hot weather months, your vehicle is going to be susceptible to damage caused by environmental […]

Manufacturing Vehicle Applications

Tips for Handling Reflective Films

Jun 18,2018 / By Madi O'Connor / 10 Comments

Reflective films are leading the wrap world in an exciting direction, and with no surprise, a product like this can sometimes bring about new challenges. What is Reflective Film? Reflective film is a type of film that is layered with an array of glass beads or prisms that reflects light back to the observer; the […]

Vehicle Applications

Cold Weather Installation

Mar 12,2018 / By Arlon Graphics LLC / No Comment

Why does cold weather make cast vinyl difficult to install? The winter months and colder temperatures create a multitude of problems for vinyl installers. Therefore it is important that we explain some of the physical characteristics of both the film and the substrate that are affected by these colder temperatures. So what are the […]

Events

A Roadshow Done Right

Jun 30,2017 / By Arlon Graphics LLC / No Comment

One country, four cities, and over 200 attendees in total. Arlon’s Latin America sales and technical experts hit the road this Spring to co-host an Arlon Training Roadshow with Tubelite De Mexico. Each events objective was to showcase the latest from Arlon’s product portfolio and to offer hands-on training. These roadshows were the talk of the […]