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Printing: All types of stencil materials are suitable with the exception of Stenplex Amber and solvent adhering films

Mesh/Coverage: Meshes 100-120T monofilament are recommended. Using 120T mesh should give coverage of 65-75 sq m/kg

Thinners: 10-20% thinning with Gloss Vinyl Thinner is normally recommended. Retarder is available where hot shop conditions cause a problem and a Gelled Retarder for high definition

Fast Thinner - R33 Gloss Vinyl Thinner

Retarder - R104 Retarder

Gel Retarder - R144 Gelled Retarder

Drying: Between 10 minutes and 1 hour depending on stock and conditions. Overprints will require a longer drying time and should be tested before stacking

Colours: A full range of colours including process colours and metallics

Uses: Printing of rigid and flexible PVC, vinyl coated materials, self adhesive vinyl films, CAB, coated polyester and metal, cellulose acetate, acrylics and polycarbonates. Powder coated metals can often be successfully printed using Gloss Vinyl inks. Due to their good flexibility, Gloss Vinyl ink are used extensively for spraying and brushing onto banners and tarpaulins such as are used on curtain-sided vehicles.

Outdoor Use: Gloss Vinyl inks have good outside durability, but for optimum performance, it is recommended that Gloss Vinyl Overprint Varnish is also used as a finishing coat. Where long periods of outdoor exposure are expected, a range of extra lightfast colours is available.