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    Toughbook decal material

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by Shawn, Oct 14, 2015.

  1. Shawn

    Shawn Crackpot Search Ninja and Options Whore

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    Anyone have a clue what the black decals are made from?
     
    Shawn, Oct 14, 2015
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    SHEEPMAN!, Oct 14, 2015
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    Thanks
    I have some heavy stickers from work that appear to be the same material as Panasonic.
    They use a 3M 300LSE adhesive backing.
    The sticker I have from work measures .015 thick including adhesive. That's 15 mil.
    I am guessing the black plastic/vinyl is about 7.5 or 10 mil.
     
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    It's Lexan polycarbonate.
    Now I need to find a source.
     
    Shawn, Oct 17, 2015
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    I see they are a lot of suppliers out there but mostly clear sheeťs
     
    toughasnails, Oct 17, 2015
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    Finding the matte black with adhesive already applied is a challenge.
    Or what I find is 2 mil thick. I want a minimum of 5 mil to keep it durable.
     
    Shawn, Oct 17, 2015
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    You just might have to put the adhesive on afterwards.
     
    toughasnails, Oct 17, 2015
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