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title: Post-Heating
description: It is important to achieve high initial adhesion in the fast turn-around sign fabrication market. This high adhesion helps to reduce the chance for bubbles, wrinkles and edge curl later on in the sign
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# Post-Heating

 

 Heat Gun

1. Heat the vinyl up to 200-220°F (93-104°C) using a heat gun
2. Apply pressure on the heated section
3. Air channels should become visible and sharp on the face side of the film. That proves that the air channels are collapsed and the adhesive bond is increased.

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