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Re: Epoxy: Glassing Graphics on deck
By:Leo Boudreau
Date: 3/31/2003, 9:18 am
In Response To: Epoxy: Glassing Graphics on deck (Jack Sanderson)

I agree with Eric's comment regarding the color. Most inks that are used in ink jet printers or even laser printer are not designed to be light fast. I would guess that you might get some protection from the UV qualities of the varnish, but in the long run, the yellows and reds are going to fade away. However, if you are using a black design, then you should be good to go. There is no issue that I've heard about regarding Black fading away.: A question for those of you who have glassed in grapics on your kayak with an

: inkjet image on rice paper. Do you leave the inkjet side on the outside or
: inside. Do you have any problems with the printer image running. Do you
: leave the image over or under fiberglass?

: Any other tips I should be aware of?

: Jack

Messages In This Thread

Epoxy: Glassing Graphics on deck
Jack Sanderson -- 3/30/2003, 8:24 pm
Re: Epoxy: Glassing Graphics on deck
Leo Boudreau -- 3/31/2003, 9:18 am
Re: Epoxy: Glassing Graphics on deck
Rob Macks -- 3/31/2003, 8:44 am
Re: Epoxy: Glassing Graphics on deck
eric Schade (shearwater-boats) -- 3/31/2003, 7:18 am
Re: Epoxy: Glassing Graphics on deck
KenC -- 3/31/2003, 12:59 am