[sdiy] Panels with decals

[Karl Ekdahl]

> Try using "Alumajet" ... its thin
> aluminum that you can inkjet print directly
> on.  Fix it to your pre-drilled aluminum panel, and
> cut the holes with
> an x-acto knife.  Spray with clear laquer. Use good
> quality inkjet ink... not
> the dye type that smells like ammonia. Dye will fade in
> direct sunlight
> (I tested it :^)

How much is this "alumajet" stuff and where can you get it? The only US distributor i found required registration to access their shop which in turn required a credit check (which seems very strange)..

Karl
 
> H^) harry
> 
> On Mon, 09 Mar 2009 11:58:22 -0700, David G. Dixon wrote
> > Following up on Danjel van Tijn's queries about
> Metalphoto, I note 
> > that some synth DIYers use Lazertran waterslide
> transfer decals for 
> > their panels.  I'd be interested in hearing any
> stories (good or bad)
> >  about using this.  I understand that it is
> very easy to tear the 
> > decals during the transfer process, and at nearly $4 a
> sheet (twice 
> > as much as the aluminum panel it would be sticking
> to!), I really 
> > don't want that to happen!
> > 
> > Also, I would like to know if anyone has tried Papilio
> decals as an
> > alternative, and how they compare.
> > 
> > I'm interested in bake-on decals applied directly to
> unpainted aluminum
> > sheet.
> > 
> > David G. Dixon
> > Professor
> > Department of Materials Engineering
> > University of British Columbia
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