Using sublimation to make car decals.

In this video, I explain all the steps to create a car decal using adhesive vinyl, thermal laminating film, and a sublimation print.

[denisej.]

Thank you for sharing. Video was prefect. The cut setting worked great. The little paper pouch was a good 💡 as well.🙂

[waxinfluence]

Nice tutorial hun thanks that’s exactly what i was looking for.

[mjje]

How does the backing come off to peel to stick, I absolutely love the video !

[Lganme]

Thank you. This is exactly what I’ve been looking for

[DavidYouhas]

Thanks for the video. Newby maybe silly question... am I sublimating the thermal lamination side or the vinyl sticker side? I believe the thermal lamination ends up on the away side (of outside window) of the whole decal, then the vinyl sticker and then sticky back side of vinyl sticks on outside of car window. I am just not understanding which side the sublimation is penetrating - the thermal lamination or vinyl sticker. Thanks

[coltmom]

If you laminate both sides of the 651, how do you peel the back of the sticker? Or do you just laminate the one side (shiny side)?

[leahbelle_]

Thank you for your tutorial!! I looked all over Google and I was so confused and you explained everything!

[RoweCountryCrafts]

Great Tutorial. Thanks so much for breaking it down. Now I got to go make one I’ve been promising to my daughter LOL

[Janice-wqyb]

how well does this hold up on a car in the elements? does the sun fade it or will rain make the laminate come loose from the vinyl? I have been looking for some way to make car decals and what I have tried so far has failed. this looks like a great way to make them..

[tazzelady]

the cricut has trouble reading registration marks on shiny material. To fix this, just cover registration lines with clear matt tape. (so now its not shiny.) hope that helps

[FunWithEnduringArts]

How do they hold up to the sun and rain that your car endures? Thank you for making this video 😊

[kelliemeyers]

do you have to use transfer tape to get it from the backing to the car

[brittanybyrd]

Alrighty - I got kinda lost and would appreciate your feedback. Am I placing my printed sublimated image in the pouch and pressing at 400 degrees for 1 minute? Or am I placing the 651 in the thermal pouch and pressing? Or is it both? I got everything else from there, it's just that bit that's a tad confusing.

[DavidYouhas]

Thanks for the video! What sublimation printer are you using or would you recommend? I’m interested in making car decals and cups. Thanks

[kathyd]

Very helpful, thank you for the information. Keep up the good work! 🙂

[AdrienneandFriends]

Is the oracal 651 just permanent white vinyl? Or is it a special vinyl?

[channettecoetzee]

Quick question. How long did it last in the sun on your car?

[HarvestingFaith]

Just to clarify, you're applying laminate to vinyl, then applying the sublimation to the laminate?

[jeangrandy]

What temperature did you press these at?

[terrenaarlene]

When you laminate it. Do you put the vinyl in between the laminate or just laminate the non sticky side?