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Recent content by karst41

  1. HPL560 Head Carriage Belt broke... maybe in market for an upgrade to 700 Series

    I would urge you tojoin the HP Latex Group on Facebook before you dive into a 700. There are many interesting post about those printers. In my area Bell & Howell services the HP Latex Printers Also, by my calculations The Roll to Roll Latex printers should have a life span between 700 & 1000...
  2. Why oh why does my printer print greys pink?

    I avoid Color Correction if possible.
  3. Lettering on top of trailer

    I did a fleet of 26' Straight Trucks. used 24" 3m 180 black Typically 22" numbers.
  4. High tack clear

    I have hear of this being doable from a reputable source. But Why Go with the 3m and with regards to the application.
  5. Looking for laminator recommendation

    If I were buying a new laminator, I would get the GFP 54". Top Heat assist. Rear Take up is am option,, you need rear take up. GFP also has slitter option. Roll loading and off loading is important.
  6. What printable vinyl for snowboard wraps

    This is largely driven by the surface to which the vinyl is being applied to. If you are applying to a Gel Coat (fiberglass), you should not have issue, but there are some that have silicates in the gell for water concerns, and or how ever, there will Always be a final wet sanding and buffing...
  7. I'd like to buy another copy of Flexi

    FlexiSign Pro is subscription Only. Create an account Annual is $59.99 a month with Auto Pay. One Year agreement. Otherwise you are month to month at $69.99 per month. You download from the link provided and it works just fine. UpDates are automatic. I have a secondary License for MAC $29 a...
  8. Question Ink all around cap tops, this normal?

    Use Foam Tip cleaning Swabs. 1/2" or 12mm there abouts. eBay See Photo Buy 2 bags, You will need On my HP 9000s I would use HemoStats (6") to create an extension. The amount of sheit built up on them Caps; is built up on the face yo print heads. I have bought from this eBay seller before...
  9. Wall cabinet construction

    Wall cabinets are great. To build them yourself is expensive. Go to Big box Store and Buy them. For the Walls buy the Upper kitchen Cabinets For your 5'x12' table buy base cabinets Cut off the 6" base and install Feet 6 Base Cabinets gives you a ton of options for Drawers and or shelf's. You...
  10. Removing 3M reflective off an aluminum Ford F150

    You do not have experience to do this Job. Pass It up! I have striped over 20,000 trucks, and reflective is the hardest. It requires the just right heat and pull speed. But any reflective adhesive/metallic clean up is the real danger. You could easilly be paying to have the truck re painted...
  11. Question Vehicle / trailer inspection forms? Diagrams?

    I make industry related items but the best way is to make your own list. One Item that is an easy sell os a reverse Read G.O.A.L. at the bottom of the driver side Mirror "Get Out And Look"
  12. Avoiding wrinkles over rivets

    I bee decaling Fleets for 31 plus years. Rivits? Yeah by the millions and millions The Needle thingie is called a Leather stitching Tool. eBay This is the drill 52"w drops with your squeeg you are simply ignoring the rivets, ok Just get moving and after 3-4' Narrow the air pockets, If...
  13. 3M 8915 Ultra Matte Laminate Alternatives?

    Who is your supplier? Have you called the following Grimco Reece Supply Gregory1 Athens Paper NazDar Based on your post it is obvious that FDC is out. There could be in-house reservation at Gregory, but you still call regardless and you follow through with the Others. With Reece and the...
  14. What is the best way to roll up cut vinyl with application tape installed?

    Call Gregory1 in Ks 800-835-2221 They stock the transferRite 6792High tac (Spot graphics) and the 6782 Mid Tack for Prints. Very close to equal 3M SCPS. and price is centered between RTape and 3m SCPS It is consistant and a much heavier paper and adhesive. In this business being Cheap or too...
  15. What is the best way to roll up cut vinyl with application tape installed?

    Transfer Tape out Never Roll Tight,,,,always loose and a 6x6x box Minimum
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