Re: poor man's decal

On Tue, 1 Apr 2025 14:18:23 -0700, Don Y <blockedofcourse@foo.invalid>
wrote:

I need a full-color, durable decal to label a front panel.
The panel is ~8x17".  I'm only looking for prototype quantities
(someone else can deal with production quantities and "revised
artwork").
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I think I can just color print the image, 1:1, laminate it
and use a spray adhesive to affix it to the actual panel.
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This would be a win as it would be easy to replace when access
to the hidden fasteners is required thereby buggering the
decal.  (imagine doing same with a "real" decal and hoping
to get such a large item off "intact" soas to leave a virgin
surface for a replacement!)
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I only have hot laminating capability (but could access cold
if there was an overwhelming reason to do so -- e.g., single-sided
lamination?).
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I can use a 7mil film to stand up to the mechanical abuses that
will be encountered.
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No idea how the colors in the print would fare, over time.
Nor if the film would yellow or become brittle with age.
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But, both seem like they are likely far enough in the future
that it would be easy to dismiss them, now.
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Anything else to consider?

We have our boxes anodized and laser the artwork. That's so much
easier than making labels.

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/phhyn6p5lnwyza9of9qil/B953_Right.jpg?rlkey=xuu5qclmygkruncrat6li1u3j&raw=1

I'd expect one could inkjet art onto a box too.