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From: Phil Hobbs <pcdhSpamMeSenseless@electrooptical.net>
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Subject: Re: poor man's decal
Date: Wed, 2 Apr 2025 11:53:05 -0000 (UTC)
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Martin Rid <martin_riddle@verison.net> wrote:
> Don Y <blockedofcourse@foo.invalid> Wrote in message:r
>> 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 "revisedartwork").I think I can just
>> color print the image, 1:1, laminate itand use a spray adhesive to affix
>> it to the actual panel.This would be a win as it would be easy to
>> replace when accessto the hidden fasteners is required thereby buggering
>> thedecal.  (imagine doing same with a "real" decal and hopingto get such
>> a large item off "intact" soas to leave a virginsurface for a
>> replacement!)I only have hot laminating capability (but could access
>> coldif there was an overwhelming reason to do so -- e.g.,
>> single-sidedlamination?).I can use a 7mil film to stand up to the
>> mechanical abuses thatwill 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
>> futurethat it would be easy to dismiss them, now.Anything else to consider?
> 
> Avery OL-1000?
> Cheers

We’ve used inkjet printable, peel-and-stick vinyl, covered with water/UV
protective film similar to that Avery stuff. 

IIRC I bought it from a custom motorcycle place, but it’s widely available.


Nowadays we get the Chinese box supplier to laser-engrave the labels into
black powder coat. 

Makes lovely white on black, without exposing the metal surface. 

Cheers 

Phil Hobbs 

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Dr Philip C D Hobbs  Principal Consultant  ElectroOptical Innovations LLC /
Hobbs ElectroOptics  Optics, Electro-optics, Photonics, Analog Electronics