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Subject: Re: poor man's decal
Date: Tue, 01 Apr 2025 19:22:21 -0700
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On Tue, 1 Apr 2025 14:18:23 -0700, Don Y <blockedofcourse@foo.invalid>
wrote:

>I need a full-color, durable decal to label a front panel.
>The panel is ~8x17".  I'm only looking for prototype quantities
>(someone else can deal with production quantities and "revised
>artwork").
>
>I think I can just color print the image, 1:1, laminate it
>and use a spray adhesive to affix it to the actual panel.
>
>This would be a win as it would be easy to replace when access
>to the hidden fasteners is required thereby buggering the
>decal.  (imagine doing same with a "real" decal and hoping
>to get such a large item off "intact" soas to leave a virgin
>surface for a replacement!)
>
>I only have hot laminating capability (but could access cold
>if there was an overwhelming reason to do so -- e.g., single-sided
>lamination?).
>
>I can use a 7mil film to stand up to the mechanical abuses that
>will be encountered.
>
>No idea how the colors in the print would fare, over time.
>Nor if the film would yellow or become brittle with age.
>
>But, both seem like they are likely far enough in the future
>that it would be easy to dismiss them, now.
>
>Anything else to consider?

We have our boxes anodized and laser the artwork. That's so much
easier than making labels.

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/phhyn6p5lnwyza9of9qil/B953_Right.jpg?rlkey=xuu5qclmygkruncrat6li1u3j&raw=1

I'd expect one could inkjet art onto a box too.