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Writable & Printable Laminate – Write-o! is a printable laminate. Laminate the liner of Convex to advertise your products. Remind your customers to reorder from YOU!

Price Updates!
As of January 15th, 2008

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Convex is Formulated for Sports Graphics, Stickers & Decals

Convex is available in a variety of constructions to fit your graphics needs. Convex Vinyl is specifically made to apply over the curves of modern bikes, ATVs, cars and sport gear

Convex vinyl is ideal for applying to complex curved surfaces. Convex comes with two main adhesives: GearWrap & High-Bond.

  • Convex GearWrap has a high-performance clear permanent pressure sensitive adhesive and is removable for the first year.
    • For Helmets & Gear
  • Convex High-Bond has a special adhesive that is very high tack, non-slip, and has excellent adhesion.
    • For Motocross, ATVs, Powersports

Convex can be applied to both high and low energy surfaces. It is intended to be printed on with thermal transfer printers such as the Gerber and Summa printers or wide-format inkjet printers such as Roland, Mimaki, or Mutoh.

When printed on and laminated with compatible Convex or Pro-Shield™ laminates, you can make very thick decals that can take a real beating.
Recommended Material

What you want to put the graphics, decals or stickers on?

Soft Plastics – Graphics for these soft, flexible, and durable plastics found Motocross bikes, ATVs, and snowmobiles need special adhesives to stick.

Hard plastics & Polycarbonates – Helmets, Safety gear, MP3 Players, Durable Plastics

Metal - Brushed, polished or powder-coated.

Wood - Stained or painted

 

Convex materials are ideal for surfaces such as enamel painted, glass, stainless steel, aluminum, copper, vinyl and ABS plastics.

Convex is not “shrink wrap”, but it does conform well to rounded surfaces because it has less “memory” than other vinyl.

So when you apply it to a helmet for instance, and rub it from the center out, you should be able to rub out the “air tunnels,” which is squeezing or condensing the vinyl. With that said, everything has it’s limits, and a strategic cut into the design may help with the application.

Is thicker better?

When printed on and laminated with compatible Convex or Pro-Shield™ laminates, you can make thick decals that can take a real beating. Harder laminates can last longer, but scratching is more evident. Convex™ Laminate is softer and more pliable, Pro-Shield Laminate is harder and less pliable.

All Convex and Pro-Shield laminates are made to work with Convex vinyl. If you know your intended application, you should be able to find the right combination. And you can always call us for our recommendation.

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