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screen printing => Waterbase and Discharge => Topic started by: kingscreen on May 02, 2013, 05:58:18 PM

Title: Tested CCI DC neons today.
Post by: kingscreen on May 02, 2013, 05:58:18 PM
Our CCI rep came by today with samples of their new neon DC colors. They are premixed which is nice.
Here are some test swatches we did. 110 mesh. 4% activator. Scrap Gildan tee.
Title: Re: Tested CCI DC neons today.
Post by: alan802 on May 02, 2013, 06:33:55 PM
When you say premixed, do you mean like Sericol's texcharge series in that all you do is add the appropriate activator?
Title: Re: Tested CCI DC neons today.
Post by: JBLUE on May 02, 2013, 07:03:17 PM
Anything is opaque through a 110.... :P How about higher mesh counts on the yellow?

Title: Re: Tested CCI DC neons today.
Post by: Parker 1 on May 02, 2013, 09:30:00 PM
When you say premixed, do you mean like Sericol's texcharge series in that all you do is add the appropriate activator?

Alan, yes just add activator like Sericol.
Although, I ran the lime green this week on a job, app. 200pcs. and added 5% base and water to lighten it up a bit and increase penatration.  Worked very well.  I really like CCI DC product. 
Title: Re: Tested CCI DC neons today.
Post by: kingscreen on May 03, 2013, 10:34:04 AM
Anything is opaque through a 110.... :P How about higher mesh counts on the yellow?

That's just the mesh of the swatch screen we use for testing colors. We regularly run CCI's DC through 230s with no issues. As Parker mentioned, we also add a small amount of water on occasion for better penetration. We do that most often with their DC white.
Title: Re: Tested CCI DC neons today.
Post by: tonypep on May 03, 2013, 10:49:20 AM
Yes here 55 line neons 230 mesh
Title: Re: Tested CCI DC neons today.
Post by: dirkdiggler on May 20, 2013, 03:21:37 PM
Just did tests today with the CCI rep, BIG THUMBS up to CCI on the neons.  And they offer more neons than anyone else.  At $45 for the kit of every color, you cant go wrong.  Call your rep today, you won't be sorry.
Title: Re: Tested CCI DC neons today.
Post by: Nick Bane on May 26, 2013, 01:00:17 AM
Just did tests today with the CCI rep, BIG THUMBS up to CCI on the neons.  And they offer more neons than anyone else.  At $45 for the kit of every color, you cant go wrong.  Call your rep today, you won't be sorry.

Agreed, just did testing with them today, and results came out awesome, so stoked.  crazy bright, good coverage, and pretty much ready to go right out of the bucket, just add activator and go.  good stuff! 8)
Title: Re: Tested CCI DC neons today.
Post by: ScreenPrinter123 on May 26, 2013, 02:43:52 PM
What percent activator are u guys adding to the fluorescents? 
Title: Re: Tested CCI DC neons today.
Post by: dirkdiggler on May 26, 2013, 02:51:15 PM
4
Title: Re: Tested CCI DC neons today.
Post by: Nick Bane on May 26, 2013, 03:28:55 PM
4% here also.
Title: Re: Tested CCI DC neons today.
Post by: Nick Bane on May 26, 2013, 03:50:35 PM
Heres a few pics from the tests.  And yeah, I said it hahaha, obviously not directed at anyone here, all in good fun. ;D
Title: Re: Tested CCI DC neons today.
Post by: dirkdiggler on May 26, 2013, 04:29:45 PM
those are cool, love the backs!  I didn't try the flo blue yet, guess that's it huh?  Looks badass.
Title: Re: Tested CCI DC neons today.
Post by: Nick Bane on May 26, 2013, 04:37:44 PM
i should add, the blue, i added some blue032 pigment to it to get closer to another color i needed to match, and the pink was also bumped up with a bit of red and a dab of purple to get a bit more of a strawberry color, and a bit of extra binder added, plus some retarder in all colors to combat drying in screens.

and thanks dirk, they amuse me when i wear em!

Nick
Title: Re: Tested CCI DC neons today.
Post by: Rockers on May 27, 2013, 04:10:06 AM
How do the Matsui neon colors compare to the CCI ones? Just wondering as it would be cheaper for me to buy Matsui then getting CCI shipped. Would still use the CCI base though.
Title: Re: Re: Tested CCI DC neons today.
Post by: TCT on May 27, 2013, 09:06:24 AM
How do the Matsui neon colors compare to the CCI ones? Just wondering as it would be cheaper for me to buy Matsui then getting CCI shipped. Would still use the CCI base though.


They dont really even come close. The CCI ones are for one much easier(they are RFU). Guess I would compare it to Matsui white(choose any) vs. CCI D-white. CCI is the clear winner.  I really used to like Matsui stuff  mainly because their color matching program was rather accurate, but I think CCI has a better product now.  I do still really like and use the Matsui bright discharge base.
Title: Re: Tested CCI DC neons today.
Post by: kingscreen on June 20, 2013, 03:49:54 PM
Printed the CCI flo magenta yesterday. Here's the result. Right out of the container, 4% act. 155 mesh.

Title: Re: Tested CCI DC neons today.
Post by: mk162 on June 20, 2013, 03:52:11 PM
we are going to test some shirts early next week...i'll let you know how it comes out.  We wanted to do a print with a bunch of neons in it, so it will be tacky/awesome.  I have customers that love neons, but HATE plastisol neon(I do too)
Title: Re: Tested CCI DC neons today.
Post by: TCT on June 20, 2013, 06:01:23 PM
we are going to test some shirts early next week...i'll let you know how it comes out.  We wanted to do a print with a bunch of neons in it, so it will be tacky/awesome.  I have customers that love neons, but HATE plastisol neon(I do too)

I don't understand the neon deal either, but I also don't order shirts! The CCI Neons are the cat's meow, bright and vibrant almost don't give them justice when describing them.
Title: Re: Tested CCI DC neons today.
Post by: mk162 on June 20, 2013, 08:25:27 PM
get a blacklight flashlight off amazon for a bout $8, it's hella cool.