Finishing question

[Synchrony Pedalworks]

I finished this pedal with vinyl letter stickers that I made with a Cricuit machine. For now, the stickers feel set, but I can envision that they may rub off with time.

Would you all recommend spraying some clear acrylic? If so, any techniques to recommend?

Thanks.

 

[BryGuy]

Looks pretty cool. Would you recommend the cricket machine? Don't know much about them.

 

[Synchrony Pedalworks]

I think it was relatively easy to use for this application. The work is tedious, because the letters have to be transferred and frequently need to be teased off with a pick (like a dentist would use). I do not have a lot of experience with the machine. My wife and girls are the main users. I am going to try it with some other pedals that need labeling. My concern is that the stickers may not weather well; hence, my question above.

 

[Aquaticwombat]

You could try doing reverse weeding, which is stick the transfer tape to the whole sticker and peel it that way. Makes it a little less tedious. Still sucks, but the white girl CNC is great for pedal labeling

 

[spi]

I've used enamel spray over waterslide decals and that works pretty well.

 

[BryGuy]

You could also try epoxy on the top. I have done a few like that. Super shiny and seems fairly durable.

 

[Alan W]

Whatever clear protective coat you choose, make sure and test it on a small piece of metal (could be aluminum foil) with some similar vinyl cut outs on it. The solvent in the clear coat MAY affect the adhesive on the vinyl—better to ruin a scrap than your nicely finished pedal! (ask me how I know...)

Let it sit for a few hours after drying to make sure.