22K GOLD SATIN SURFACE 8″ X 02 YDS UNPUNCHED

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22K GOLD SATIN SURFACE 8″ X 02 YDS UNPUNCHED
SignGold 22KT Gold is available in 15? and 24? wide rolls of non-fading 22KT gold vinyl with a permanent pressure sensitive adhesive for use on CAD/CAM sign making systems. SignGold 22KT Gold is guaranteed for 10 years and has an expected outdoor life of 10-14 years.
PRELIMINARY
SignGold 22Kt Gold is guaranteed for 10 years and has an expected outdoor life of 10-14 years.
*This is a NON-PRINTABLE product.
SignGold 22Kt can have slight color differences between rolls. If using 2 rolls for the same job, ask distributor
to order 2 rolls from the same RUN so color is the same. Or, order 1 full roll to handle the job.
PLOTTER CUTTING
Always make a “test cut” before cutting, at least until you have become familiar with SignGold 22Kt Gold
product properties. ALWAYS USE A SHARP BLADE. Cutting an upper case Helvetica “A” or “N” serves as a
great test for blade sharpness. A standard angle blade used for cutting standard PVC vinyl is fine; no special
blade is needed…cuts like butter.
SIGNGOLD 22KT GOLD NON-PRINTABLE product cuts and weeds as good as or better than a quality high
performance cast vinyl. Cut SignGold 22kt as you would any high performance material.
Never cut SignGold 22Kt Gold products too deep…Just apply enough pressure to kiss-cut the material so
weeding is easy. Cutting too deep into the poly-liner may cause the adhesive to settle into the cuts thus causing
difficulty in getting the 22kt to release from the liner.
Never allow the SignGold 22Kt Gold to be rolled backwards (with the release liner to the outside). Try to keep
the material flat as it goes through your cutter to minimize the possibility of tunneling. Always cut material at
room temperature; do not cut material during cold temperatures (below 50?F) as premature release from the
liner resulting in tunneling may occur.
WEEDING
Weeding SignGold 22Kt Gold is easier than weeding many high performance vinyls. It is recommended that
you weed your job immediately after cutting. Do not leave weeding for the next day. Pre-mask and install the
job as soon as possible.

APPLICATION
SignGold 22Kt Gold should be applied dry as the preferred method. However, a light spray of application fluid
is okay. Never use application fluid with ammonia. Be sure to squeegee out all fluid under the 22Kt Gold film.
Use a “medium to high” tack application tape on letters or graphics taller than 8 inches; a “high” tack tape is
recommended on letters or graphics shorter than 8”. Using a translucent application tape with medium tack
will make registration to your outline easier.
To insure good adhesion on vehicles, SignGold 22Kt is best applied over high performance cast vinyl. On dark
colored vehicles, high performance cast vinyl is highly suggested under SignGold film. If it is necessary to
remove SignGold later, it comes off easier because the high performance cast material is underneath it.
NEVER APPLY SIGNGOLD MATERIAL OVER WATER-BASED OR LATEX FINISHES.
When applying SignGold 22Kt to acrylic or polycarbonate sheets, remove substrate protective sheeting and
allow surface to outgas at least 24 hours before applying any SignGold product.
Applying 22kt SignGold over wood or HDU (high-density urethane), the surface must be sealed using an oilbased or epoxy coating to restrict moisture exposure from behind the SignGold 22Kt Gold. We recommend
West Systems Epoxy #105 Resin with the appropriate hardener.
SEALING & FINISHING
SEALING AND FINISHING are extremely important steps to keep this authentic 22kt SignGold staying nice
for years to come.
EDGE SEALING WITH ONE SHOT 4005 or 3M Edge Sealer 3950 keeps the 10 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
VALID; edge seal using a traditional brush application to achieve best coverage and protection. Use a liberal
coating to insure the 22kt gold vinyl edge is sealed to the vehicle background or vinyl if an outline is used; this
will keep the 10 year limited warranty in effect.
If you choose to seal edges with a laminate, Quick Clear Tedlar® Laminate is recommended to be used by
overlapping edge 1/4″ to act as an edge seal. Other laminates may be fine but test first. Note that some
laminates are 5 year products and some 8-9 year products–Choose wisely for your expected durability
requirements. Do not use calendered laminates with SignGold Products.
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