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    3M material recommendations

    +1 IJ35 is calendared, and "garbage".....by the standards of 3M media. but its my go-to for flat signage that is only expected to last ~5yrs....
    Post by: MikePro, May 21, 2020 in forum: Product and Supplier Referrals
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    Wall Graphic Puzzler

    little giant/gorilla/etc. ladders & scaffold plank span'd between them
    Post by: MikePro, May 20, 2020 in forum: General Chit-Chat
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    Trouble with vinyl print sticking to new powdercoat

    I've heard Primer94 helps, but only from posts on this forum with no follow-up so I can't reference/vouch for its longevity. I assume it would...
    Post by: MikePro, May 20, 2020 in forum: Installation Equipment & Techniques
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    Trouble with vinyl print sticking to new powdercoat

    its been hashed out here before, a few times, powder coat needs to be treated like a LSE plastic. Arlon DPF8000 would be my recommendation....
    Post by: MikePro, May 20, 2020 in forum: Installation Equipment & Techniques
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    Blind Sign/Plaque Mounting Hardware

    you're gonna damage the building either way: simply tape & silicone to building, or drilling holes for mounting hardware. got a pic to work...
    Post by: MikePro, May 19, 2020 in forum: Product and Supplier Referrals
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    need help producing screen print films

    multicolor screen printing is all about the setup. design software that allows you to work in layers is extremely helpful. youtubes available...
    Post by: MikePro, May 12, 2020 in forum: Screen Printing
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    Need Help Mounting aluminum sign to glass door

    +1 VHB Tape & silicone, with backer vinyl/painted alum/acrylic on reverse-side of the glass to "hide the mess". some people just use standard...
    Post by: MikePro, May 12, 2020 in forum: Installation Equipment & Techniques
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    Need Help Use of translucent vinyl over white reflective?

    as stated above, yes to transparent vinyl like oracal 8300. transluscent vinyl, however, is intended for backlit translucence & may as well be an...
    Post by: MikePro, May 11, 2020 in forum: Vinyl
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    GRAYS COMING OUT PURPLISH - HP LATEX & FLEXI

    +1. brain ****'d in my comment. by "leaning towards" cyan & magenta, I should have been commenting its lack of yellow/black. if the printhead...
    Post by: MikePro, May 11, 2020 in forum: General Signmaking Topics
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    Need Help Opaque bright yellow vinyl over black

    +1 to what bill said. plus the offset gives the content a slightly-embossed effect which looks really cool up close.
    Post by: MikePro, May 9, 2020 in forum: Vinyl
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    Is Mimaki Better Than Roland?

    trolling these forums for years, and I've seen more praises from mimaki users and more headaches from roland users. however, somehow roland's...
    Post by: MikePro, May 9, 2020 in forum: Digital Printing
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    Need Help Opaque bright yellow vinyl over black

    if you're in a pinch, and already have the bright yellow vinyl handy, you could always laminate the yellow onto a white vinyl before cutting to...
    Post by: MikePro, May 9, 2020 in forum: Vinyl
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    GRAYS COMING OUT PURPLISH - HP LATEX & FLEXI

    purple tint means your leaning more towards cyan and magenta to make your rich blacks & greys. what's your test print look like? is your...
    Post by: MikePro, May 9, 2020 in forum: General Signmaking Topics
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    Question What is the Purpose of Dampers in a Print Head Carriage?

    love netsol's explanation. huge +1. I only changed the dampers when I needed to replace printheads....so maybe each damper saw 1-2 replacements...
    Post by: MikePro, May 9, 2020 in forum: General Chit-Chat
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    Woodgrain Wrap

    i've been making my own woodgrain for years.... super easy with youtubes available, but pretty much just make a buncha noise, gausian blur, motion...
    Post by: MikePro, May 9, 2020 in forum: Designs & Layouts

 


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