HELP-red ink

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Re: HELP-red ink

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If it were me, I would try to lower the off contact more. With thinner inks I use a 200 mesh and my off contact is almost nothing, extremely low. It looks like you may be over flooding as well. I would try a print without flooding and lower off contact. If that doesn't work I would try a higher mesh. Hope it help. One last thing, use plenty of spray tach. Lol.
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Re: HELP-red ink-VICTORY IS MINE

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Yeah I got it done as you can see. Thank you all for the suggestions. I checked them all and learned from them all. It came down to Greg's suggestion. It was the spray tac. Like I said I was doing a tight pattern down the center of the platin with the spray tac and just wasn't getting enough on the sides. The white was going down fine because t was in the center but the edges of the red just wasn't getting enough and it was rolling as I made the pass. Once I paid more attention to the spray tac it went down flawlessly. So thank you to Greg and all of you. It's frustrating but I sure get fired up when I learn more so it is truly worth it.
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Re: HELP-red ink

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That’s great!! Nice print :)

I didn’t even really think about incorrect spray tack application. LOL... excellent tips from everyone. Thanks for all the great input.

Sometimes it’s just a matter of a little trial and error paying attention to the details and seeing where things are going awry.

Great thread!
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Re: HELP-red ink

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Glad to help. It's amazing how many times it's the simplest things that need correction. I guess that's my simple mind :lol: Many of us tend to over-think things. I do it myself sometimes. I enjoy reading all the tips from everyone. It's good to know many possibilities for circumstances. Never know when we may run into similar problems.
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Re: HELP-red ink

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LOL I overthink things all the time. Causes unneeded stress :)

Thanks Greg!
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Re: HELP-red ink

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Hi..
Nice thanks . i liked your all information...
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HF Screenprinting wrote:Hi..
Nice thanks . i liked your all information...
Thank you! Glad you're enjoying the forum.
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