I think I have found the best spray!!

[FulciLives]

I either put my DVD-R discs in DVD cases with artwork I make or in a jewel case with a booklet that I write the title on or sometimes in a DVD case with just a slip of paper stuck in it with the title.

I hardly ever label the actual DVD-R discs and if I do I use a water based black marker to write the title on it.

You got problems wasting time and money trying to print pretty shit on the discs.

It's silly and is a sign of mental disease.

Stop It !!! :P

- John "FulciLives" Coleman

[stiltman]

I found the best way and it looks GREAT!!

Print at max color settings, let dry
Spray 1st coat of clear gloss, let dry
Use light rubbing compund
Spray 2nd coat of clear gloss, let dry
Use light rubbing compound
Spray 3rd coat of clear gloss, let dry

Awsome results



no I don't do it that way

[Captain315]

The best finish IMO is to use the Krylon Varnish Spray. It has a high gloss, doesn't orange peel, dries in 10 minutes and is only $4.50 US a 11oz spray can. Been using it for quite a while now and no problems except you need to keep it out of dusty areas for about 10 minutes as the dust really shows up in the high gloss. Two light coats is all that's needed to make a fine looking disk. I tried the PN but it just doesn't do it for me. Too easy to get the orange peel.

[mowermanEd]

I hope that I've found what some people here will find acceptable. I tried the P. Nimocks stuff that everyone else is raving about, both gloss and matte and had terrible results. The stuff would almost bead up like water on a newly waxed car's hood. It didn't actually bead but it did leave small uncoated circles showing unprotected ink surface. I had similar results using Krylon high gloss Crystal Clear (#1301). My theory is that these sprays contain lacquer which is not meant to be sprayed on plastic surfaces. So, off to Wal-Mart I go looking for some clear gloss coatings that are compatable with plastic. The first I found was "Plasti-Kote" spray paint (#119S Clear) in a tiny 4 in high spray can. It's cost was $1.97 for 3oz. The second I found was "Minwax Fast Drying Polyurethane" clear gloss. It was the normal size of 11.5 oz for about $6. After arriving home the first I tried was the Plasti-Kote. I placed my disc on some newspaper and placed a weight on the center hole to press it tightly against the paper. I sprayed from about 10 - 12 in and was able to apply a smooth even coat. It has dried quickly (15 min) into a smooth very level surface that has a finish similar to glossy photo paper. Very happy with the results. I applied the Minwax spay in similar fashion and it too has produced an acceptable finish. The Minwax has a higher gloss to it but not as level a surface as the Plasti-Kote. Another thing that may be of help to some is that the Minwax has an adjustable nozzle on it.

[mowermanEd]

Here's a pic of what I used:

[Bodyslide]

Might try it....

[stiltman]

It didn't actually bead but it did leave small uncoated circles showing unprotected ink surface. I had similar results using Krylon high gloss Crystal Clear (#1301).

I found this to be temperature related. I had the same problem spraying at night, but on a bright sunny day, I didn't have the same problem.

Sprayed them all the same exact way, just at night and mid day

[mowermanEd]

Funny you mentioned this Stiltman. Yesterday it was rather cold out in the garage so maybe that's why I had problems. I wait for a warmer day and try the Krylon again.

[Goober57]

Here's a pic of what I used:

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Never thought of polyurethene but I was thinking
about acrylic lacquer.

I don't print my discs but if I did I might
try the acrylic lacquer in an airbrush.

Thirty years ago I used that to paint cars
but from what I've heard the price today
is out-of-sight!

Also, lacquer thinner might melt the disc.

____________

[RickTheRed]

I hope that I've found what some people here will find acceptable. I tried the P. Nimocks stuff that everyone else is raving about, both gloss and matte and had terrible results. The stuff would almost bead up like water on a newly waxed car's hood. It didn't actually bead but it did leave small uncoated circles showing unprotected ink surface. I had similar results using Krylon high gloss Crystal Clear (#1301).

The trick with PN is light coats. Very light coat. If you put too much, you will end up with average to poor results. The problem with Krylon is you have poor results no matter how long you have sprayed.
That's why I like the PN. I insist again on light coat. I do two passes to cover the whole disc. Each is 1/4" second. Even finish. No orange peel like texture/look. If I increase to 3/4" second, I might end up with a bit of orange peeling.
I let dry for 15-30 minutes, then repeat.

I'll keep with the PN until I finish the can. I might give a try to the plastikote after.

I like the finish of the PN but it really stinks like hell 8)

[Soopafresh]

So you guys spray the top with clear laquer in order keep the adhesive label from coming off ?

[mowermanEd]

So you guys spray the top with clear laquer in order keep the adhesive label from coming off ?


Hello,...............no it's not to keep labels from coming off. It's to protect the INK FINISH on our INKJET PRINTABLE SURFACE DVD'S. You must not have read the beginning of this thread.

[Goober57]

Screen-printing might work. The materials are very cheap.

The screen would be made so it's just the right
size for the printed area.

That method wouldn't be worthwhile for only a few discs
but some people print a lot at one time.

Side note...... I know a professional videographer. He showed me
one of his finished DVDs that he printed.

I asked him if the ink was waterproof. He said he didn't know!!!

Well, we know!

_____________

[zenzen1]

Spraying the discs certainly improve the appearance and durability, but nothing comes even close to simply laminating the discs, and trimming round the edges with a box-cutter.

[stiltman]

Spraying the discs certainly improve the appearance and durability, but nothing comes even close to simply laminating the discs, and trimming round the edges with a box-cutter.

[FulciLives]

I still say the obession to create a "pretty looking" DVD disc be it sticky labels or printing directly on them etc. is nothing short of mental illness.

I will say this though ... I have a friend that has the $120.00 Casio printer and it is nice ... he just prints the label (the movie title only) in black ink. That can help you keep track of what is what and that printer works fine on any normal all solid DVD disc (he buys the Taiyo Yuden blanks at RIMA.COM).

I would consider that the only printing option needed. Nice special blank disc needed, extensive time needed, no sprays ... in short ... no insanity.

An entire thread about sprays to protect your color printed DVD discs?

Pathetic :P

- John "FulciLives" Coleman

[RickTheRed]

I still say the obession to create a "pretty looking" DVD disc be it sticky labels or printing directly on them etc. is nothing short of mental illness...

...I would consider that the only printing option needed. Nice special blank disc needed, extensive time needed, no sprays ... in short ... no insanity.

An entire thread about sprays to protect your color printed DVD discs?

Pathetic :P

- John "FulciLives" Coleman

Just don't read it, simple

And, hmm, this does not help the post
Videohelp, remember :P

[FulciLives]

I still say the obession to create a "pretty looking" DVD disc be it sticky labels or printing directly on them etc. is nothing short of mental illness...

...I would consider that the only printing option needed. Nice special blank disc needed, extensive time needed, no sprays ... in short ... no insanity.

An entire thread about sprays to protect your color printed DVD discs?

Pathetic :P

- John "FulciLives" Coleman

Just don't read it, simple

And, hmm, this does not help the post

Videohelp, remember :P

Someone has to be the resident ******* while indolikaa is away :P

I'm just being silly is all but I guess I shouldn't make fun of the mentally ill

So yeah OK I will stop 8)

- John "FulciLives" Coleman

[stiltman]

Someone has to be the resident ******* while indolikaa is away :P
- John "FulciLives" Coleman

OK you owe me a new keyboard and monitor Damn it!

beer ----> nose -----> all over

[FulciLives]

Someone has to be the resident ******* while indolikaa is away :P
- John "FulciLives" Coleman

OK you owe me a new keyboard and monitor Damn it!

beer ----> nose -----> all over

Always glad to make people smile

Most of the time though I tend to just piss them off.

I'm still working on that

- John "FulciLives" Coleman

[stiltman]

Better to be pissed off, then to be pissed on, I always say

BTW, cappy's notable quotables

[tekkieman]

Better to be pissed off, then to be pissed on, I always say

......well......ummm......ok

[Choptop]

I tried "Dupli Color" truck and Van Clear coat once.
Kinda got the orange peal thing. Wasn't too impressed.

[stiltman]

OK, I have to say Pat's spray is outstanding...Geez I'm glad you posted about it. Even spaying in temps under 60 degrees turned out great.

Thanks again RickTheRed

[bobaber]

I have another post on this subject but here is what I found. I am using Minwax water based polycrylic clear gloss. The advantage is if you get any runs on the recording side they can be wiped off with a damp cloth, but it is very water proof after it drys and it drys fast. The oder is almost non existant. I took a disk printed on the Epson R200, 30 minutes after printing the disk I sprayed it with Minwax waterbased polycrylic. a few hours later I sprayed the recording side with a heavy coat of the polycrylic, took it to a sink and washed it under the faucet, wiped it dry with paper towel and recorded a movie on it and it recorded and played back perfectly. The printed side remained just like it came from the printer.

[john yaya]

What section of Wal-Mart is the Particia Nimocks spray in? Crafts? With the regular spray paint?

[Captain315]

Yes, in the crafts department.

[john yaya]

Thanks

[p_l]

Yeah, I had looked for it for a while in the Hardware or Paint departments, along with other cans of spray paint, etc., but it really was over in the Crafts section.

[Toaster]

Curious... since its the opinion of most NOT to put sticky labels on disc, doesnt spraying them with paint offer in the same kind of possible "throw-off-balance" issues?

Plus, seems like a lot of trouble? Not to mention, most times I burn several disc at once, and I'm running out of space to lay them out to dry as it is. Add to that several drying sequences (print, spray, rub, spray, rub, spray )