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media to use on hockey puck
Hi
Which media would be the best to use for decal for hockey pucks? One of the arlons? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
April
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Permalink Reply by Mike F on -
Is this just for display or will it actually be used out on the ice? Most vinyls should work if it's only for display, but if it's actually going to be used you may want to look into material that's rated for marine applications since it's going to be wet all the time. You might be able to get by with some laminated Arlon DPF8000 if they're going to use a fresh one each game. If you post some more info someone else may be able to give you a better recommendation.
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Permalink Reply by April Holder on
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They are giving stuff out for tournaments. I would image the kids may hit them around home though.
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Permalink Reply by Eric Adler on -
I really don't know much about this subject, but I just thought I'd add that I think I have seen heat press platinums out there that are specially designed for hockey pucks.
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Permalink Reply by Greg Peckham on -
IMO there isn't a vinyl that can be applied to pucks that will hold up on the ice. Ice is like sand paper and tears up everything i've tried. Laminate definitely helps but then the decal becomes too thick it wants to peel off during play. If the customers purpose for the puck is commemorative, then just go with any calendered laminated vinyl. I sell lots of logo'd pucks for events and write on my invoice, "for decorative use only, not intended to be used on ice." If the puck needs to hold up on the ice, then contract through a local screen printer.
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Permalink Reply by CYW on
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Greg, I don't understand. If they make vinyl for jet skis, waverunners, ATV vehicles, etc..............are you saying that type of stuff still won't be good enough for hockey pucks?
I really have no experience with anything hockey-related so I thought I'd ask for clarification.
How long are these supposed to last anyway? Do they use the same puck game after game for the whole season?
Or do they switch them out like baseballs and footballs?
Lady Di
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Permalink Reply by Greg Peckham on
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Lady Di,
The moisture isn't the problem, the ice acts like sand paper on the puck. Find a vinyl/lam that you can take sandpaper to and that is your solution.
Most decorated pucks I sell are either being sold as a commemorative item for a fund raiser or being given away to participants at a tournament. Either way, these type of applications aren't intended for use.
For cases where the a team/organization is purchasing the pucks to be used as a game puck, they are fine if the printing only lasts for a game or two. The problem with any vinyl on a game puck is since the ice acts like sandpaper, it i will peel up an edge slightly and affect the movement of the puck. Or in some cases it will peel off completely.
Trust me, don't sell vinyl decals for use on game pucks... only screen print game pucks! I have learned from experience! Even screen printing is heavily scratched and damaged after a game or two, but it doesn't peel up and leave vinyl laying on the ice.
Greg
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