Did you ever find out what adhesive material they were using in the video? it looks like PPF material (clear bra) but not sure. if so what are you using?

Perhaps since I saw that video I have discovered "Carpet Shield" at Home Depot. It works great. It's basically a sheet of plastic with a slight sticky back. You can stick it to the surface, trace & cut it out and then use a small rubber roller to flatten your pattern on paper or directly to the new vinyl or leather.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Surface-Shields-24-in-x-50-ft-Carpet-Protection-Self-Adhesive-Film-CS2450/205187255


John

I believe the stuff they are using in the video for patterning is called Transfer Paper. Its what is used to apply large vinyl stickers. I like the idea of carpet shield. Ill have to try that out.

Thanks for the info on the carpet sheild, Im going to have to give this a try for sure. Do you have an issue with it stretching more than it should because its 2.5 mil thick? Most of the patterns I make with adhesive backed plastic like that are for dashes, door panels and plastic trim pieces. Have been trying different materials similar to this to try and find the best option.

The Carpet shield doesn't seem to have any stretch.

I've used carpet shield and it sticks great but almost too good. If it touches sticky to sticky it can be very hard to get apart without wrecking the pattern. The larger rolls allow you to cover an entire seat foam which is nice compared to the smaller rolls. It sticks to the foam very well compared to shelf liner which I have also used so I would list it as a tool in the arsenal to use based on the project. I am calling a sign shop this week to see about trying their transfer paper for patterning and also for paint protection. Two for one??

I use multiple layers of carpet shield. Helps prevent stretching. Also with multiple Layers you don't have to worry about it sticking to well ... Just pull it up from the second layer leaving the first layer on if needed and clean it off separately after the pattern layer is pulled off.