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Recent content by Hollywoodsigns

  1. Discussion Guarantee cut vinyl banner ?

    improper installs and poor storage are the 2 biggest things that will kill a banner. I have installed 8oz banners with Cal+ vinyl only hemed on the ends that lasted 5 years.(back in the 90's) A customer has purchased 19 oz dig printed banners with welded 1" hems that only lasted 2 months...
  2. How easy to get these?

    It can be done, however both the white cup and saucer I'll bet would have to be dipped into green then green paint,die then a clear over the top
  3. Need Help Photo Tex

    We use the Photo Tex opaque/Blockout all the time, We just recently switched form the General Formulations GraphTex. Not because anything was wrong with it, it is just what the local supplier carries. But, just make sure the wall was not painted with a Low VOC paint. Even the high tack...
  4. Are TrueVIS Rolands really THAT bad?

    Not a fan of the VG we have. After 3 years Roland finally replaced my old VG. The new one is better, but far from perfect. This is my 5th Roland and might be my last. May go back to Mimaki
  5. Discussion What's the most common design mistake you see made in sign design?

    I hate it when I design a great looking graphic for a vehicle and can not make it look good on the opposite side, So I have to start over. or even worse is when my boss or the customer designs a design gets it approved never thinking of the opposite side and I am the bad guy for not making it...
  6. Just don’t get this essential thing...rant

    Using just the US numbers. Our much superior medical system (regardless of what some say) more like 1.5% infected to Death. Yes still much worse than the standard Flu. But we can not use the numbers of other countries that do not have our wealth.
  7. Just don’t get this essential thing...rant

    Not sure about all of you, but we are essential just for the fact that right now we are only producing signs that have something to do with Covid. City Hall Closed, Campus Closed, Park Closed, We are still open...etc. We have done a lot of signs and banners reminding people to "Social...
  8. Need Help 2020 Ford Explorer Door Handle Removal and Reset

    I would think a guy would make a killing adding all the info on how to remove door handles, spoilers, Roof racks, lights ETC on like a Pro Vehicle Library with photos or videos.
  9. Need Help How do you convince a local bank their logo looks like a DAYCARE?

    Just did a Daycare that now looks like a bank. Customer claims a very expensive "Graphic Designer" designed their signs. I just grind and installed.
  10. Rant Roland VG 540

    Update: Roland will be out on Monday replacing my machine with VG-540a. I will update on how that one works.
  11. Rant Roland VG 540

    This story is exactly what I have been dealing with for 2 years now with my vg-540. The only difference is my local tech is amazing. He doesn't have an answer, but Roland has been completely useless on our behave and never gets back and does everything to blame something other than the...
  12. Rant "Can you re-use my sign?"

    Spit shine....
  13. Just slipped a disk.

    After loading and unloading 64" printers all day everyday for the last 19 years I had to have back surgery 3 weeks ago. 2 very bulged disks. Remember Use your Legs.....
  14. Optically clear cast laminate vs regular cast laminate

    the 1360 has 2 advantages along with being a little less expensive, so i guess 3 advantages. Yes it is optic Clear, The other is that it is a thinner laminate this means it is more conformable and stretches a little more. As for durability and UV protection the difference is very minimal...
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