jleamont Report post Posted January 28, 2016 Anyone ever stumbled across a decal that can hold up to the elements and stick to an Aluminum wheel? I need to locate or have tire pressure decals made up for wheels 22.5 (super single) wheels for 7 road tractors. We adjust tire pressures on our Semi Tractor fleet according to weight on the part of the fleet that only pulls specific trailers, these 7 units require 20 psi more than the other 900+ power units due to the weight of the trailer. I wanted to put a decal next to the valve stem on the wheel so everyone would know what PSI was needed. Since they are tractors there are no fenders and we cannot put decals on the trailers since they are not ours. Any suggestions? I tried Google, nothing. I figured someone on here would have a great idea that would work. Thank you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted January 28, 2016 Try this, make your decal and cover it with heavy Mylar tape. Clean the surface with scotch bright and and actone before applying. You might be able to seal around the tape to make it more secure. Next method would be to vibro engrave the wheel and fill the etching with paint to highlight it. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
garyreed Report post Posted January 28, 2016 Try robin@signs-and-designs.com She makes custom stuff whether it is one or one thousand and will ship, does all my stuff. Gary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted January 29, 2016 Joe. Indelible ink (red or black), Bill's idea is also a winner! Carl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hermanmullins Report post Posted January 29, 2016 FYI, Gorilla Tape, I have never found such a strong tape before. It is clear and tough. The windshield on my Golf Cart cracked in Half. I needed the cart in Conroe. I went to Lowe's and found the Gorilla tape. Put the windshield together with a strip on both sides and I swear it is stronger then before. It might just be the tape to hold the labels on the wheels as Bill mentioned. You might even be able to put the PSI on the wheel with a permanent marker and cover it with Gorilla Tape. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted January 29, 2016 It held my front windshield wing to window for 7 months and 8372 miles, until I got it fixed at TCC last Monday. Carl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jleamont Report post Posted January 29, 2016 I found a local custom decal supplier that can produce it. They also had a Mylar 3m product that will be precut to keep it protected from UV, heat and wheel cleaners. Thanks for the ideas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted January 30, 2016 Joe. I'm happy. your happy! Wonder if clear finger nail polish would do it? Carl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hermanmullins Report post Posted January 30, 2016 Now Carl, you know how your nails chip just after you have had your manicure. Herman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted January 31, 2016 Herman. I brought it up for any female engineers benefit, that might be out there! I have been taking a half cup of Jello everyday for 2 months now and my nails don't crack anymore and my joints work better! Now, as long as I don't end up with Bill Cosby trouble... Carl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
