Hi,

Hi, I use graphics quite a lot on my parts. I do it two ways. I invested in a Vinyl Plotter Cutter so I can cut my own graphics. The easiest way is to apply the graphics to the part and then clear coat over the top, this is ok but the graphics will still be slightly proud of the surrounding surface. 

look at my posts i always put logos and stickers under resin. only do not ever put logo under polyster resin as sterin from reasin gonna flow your colors from logo.

Very helpful suggestions. Thank you.

Warren I'm glad you said that! I have been toying with the idea for a while as I use gc50 most of the time, I was only slightly concerned that it might effect the bond just where the graphics are. Have you tried any larger graphics/logos? Cheers Gavin

Hi, I did a sign for outside the workshop 1m x 1m with 80mm high letters and that turned out ok. I had the same concerns as you mention when I first tried it. I even put pin holes in the graphics to let the resin through to the GC50. I now work on the theory that when you spray the GC50 (assuming you do) you are left with a slight orange peel finish which seems to be enough to allow resin to flow between the graphics and the GC50.

Another way for embossed logo's is to put a mirror image vinyl on the mould and release coat over it.  You will likely need either a thicker vinyl or precisely place a few layers ontop of each other to get a deep recess.

Warren Penalver
Easy Composites / Carbon Mods - Technical Support Assistant

Another method I use which is a bit more subtle is to use the vinyl graphics/ letters etc as a mask. Apply the graphics, Soda Blast the area, peel off the graphics and you are left with a subtle frosted glass finish contrasting the high gloss. Makes a really nice chess board 

Just a note from a failure that may help someone else.