Method of applying transfers to fiber glass articles

Abstract

Abstract There is provided a method of applying transfers or decalcomanias to a tacky surface particularly the surface of a partially cured fiber glass article. The transfer decalcomania includes a backing sheet, a first intermediate layer applied to the backing sheet and a design layer, with or without a second intermediate layer interposed between the first intermediate layer and the design layer. Where a second intermediate layer is not included, the first intermediate layer is such that the adhesion between it and the design layer is less than the adhesion between the first intermediate layer and the backing sheet and between the design layer and a tacky surface. Where a second intermediate layer is included, the adhesion between the said first and second layers is less than the adhesion respectively between the first intermediate layer and the backing sheet, the second intermediate layer and the design layer and the design layer and a tacky surface. The transfer may be applied to an initial resin coat applied to the inside of a mould after which the fiber glass article is completed by additional layers of fiber glass and resin whereby the design is embedded in the article and can be seen from the outside.

Inventors

• 👤 Robert A Keeling
• 👤 John G Priest

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