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If you're working with sheets of vinyl you can be sure that you'll need a squeegee or hard card. That's why we carry a wide range of vinyl wrap squeegees and application tools to ensure flawless, bubble-free vinyl graphic applications. We’re proud to carry squeegee applicators from top brands like Lidco and Avery Dennison, as well as a wide selection of application tools to meet all of your application needs.
Not all squeegees are created equal and there are many different types of squeegees on the market. Each tool has its own unique characteristics. Learn which types of squeegees you should have in your vinyl application tool box. Below we've listed some of the most commonly used cards and spreader accessories.
Although a nylon-reinforced squeegee is generally the wrapper's first weapon of choice, a softer, plastic squeegee usually works better when applying vinyl graphics to corrugated or contoured surfaces. Because these squeegees are more flexible, they conform better to the curves of the corrugation. These cheaper, softer flexible squeegees will wear out and lose their shape more quickly.
Although most squeegees look alike, their hardness can differ. Soft squeegees nick and wear out easily, and often generate tiny bubbles in the vinyl. For this reason, most professional decal applicators prefer the hard, gold-colored nylon-reinforced squeegees. The stiffer, nylon squeegees allow you to apply the right amount of pressure, to force air from under the film and aid the adhesive’s flow out. Remember, vinyl films are pressure-sensitive materials. You need to apply the right amount pressure for the film to stick.
The stiffer, nylon squeegees allow you to apply the right amount of pressure, to force air from under the film and aid the adhesive’s flow out. Remember, vinyl films are pressure-sensitive materials. You need to apply the right amount pressure for the film to stick.
A dense felt squeegee is the perfect tool for vehicle wraps, because it is flexible enough to work a vinyl graphic into tight corners and around compound curves; it generates sufficient pressure when stretching a film into an yet indentation or crease on the side of a vehicle; yet it is soft enough to prevent scratching of the vinyl. Felt squeegees are available in various densities, and in rectangular and semicircular shapes.
Squeegeeing for hours at a time puts pressure on your wrist, which could develop into carpal tunnel syndrome. To give you a better grip on your squeegee and reduce wrist strain, Lidco Products developed the EZ Grip Squeegee Handle that slips onto a standard squeegee. The ergonomical design of the squeegee handle allows you to apply more pressure on the graphic as you are squeegeeing. Squeegee handles come in standard sizes of 4”, 6” and 12”.
Nice stiff squeegee. Also purchased a felt sleeve and it fit this nicely.
Nice to be able to rotate and continue using this for vinyl application. I would purchase this again.
The felt portion of this product wore quickly on a matte finish vinyl installation. Was it the right tool for the job? Not sure! Did it work, yes. Would I buy I again for vinyl work, I don't think so. Possibly better used for tint?