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WP34S overlay - anyone still making ?
06-22-2023, 12:22 AM
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RE: WP34S overlay - anyone still making ?
I measured the vinyl I used and the laminating sheet:

Vinyl: 0.11mm thick
Laminating sheet: 0.08mm thick

(06-21-2023 03:30 PM)Martin Hepperle Wrote:  
(06-10-2023 11:04 PM)spiff72 Wrote:  [...]
Attached is a photo of the design applied to a 30b. (My preferred version is the one shown on the left, with the matte laminating sheet to reduce gloss. The one on the right is a glossy avery laminating sheet, and I didn't like this one as it was too reflective).
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While I do not need these overlays, I am interested in the manufacturing technique because from time to time I need something similar to modify keyboards for old computers with replacement key caps. I am not planning to offer anything for sale.

Can you explain a bit more how your overlays are made?

I think some overlay producers spray paint with clear lacquer and you seem to use a clear film laminated on top of the printed self adhesive film?
generally I feel that spray painting is thinner, but may wear off faster than the laminated variant.
On the other hand, cutting the thicker laminated sandwich seems to be more difficult and may leave fuzzy edges.
How thin are the sheets you are using?

Thank you,
Martin
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