Recent content by MontereySigns

I sincerely think it's a product issue. If we had inexperienced workers I could see human error (but we don't). If the tension on the laminator was too high and the lam was being stretched as it was applied then I would think this same issue would have shown up on other wraps (it hasn't)...

Over the past three and a half years we've done full wraps on over 60 vehicles. Most of these were wrapped using the Oracal 3951RA and 290G combo. We are aware this combo is more difficult and time consuming to install, but have had zero complaints or issues due to lifting, peeling, fading, or...

Hi Big Fish. On the HP 28500 printer, can you print onto two different rolls of adhesive vinyl at the same time? Also, does the posted sales price include a full set on inks? Thanks! -Bud

I don't think you have much to worry about in regards to comsumable costs for the latex inks. The HP Z6100, 5500 and the whole family of water-based inkjet printers image onto materials with a coating that anchors the ink to the surface. These are generically referred to as "coated" media and...

That's a pretty good size barricade. You're going to commit some time and materials to get this done, so it's good you're taking precautions to make sure it's done right the first time. You may consider renting a space heater for this install. If it's outdoors, you can get a propane heater...

You can figure $1.00 for every person in the population of your local market for adhesive vinyl films. Of this, $.20 or so is used on cast films which are primarily used for wraps. Hope this helps. -Bud

Ok, put me down for (in no order): Trajan Pro Serpentine Aachen Bodega Optima Calibri Futura Garamond Akzidenz Grotesk Serpentine Learned a few more with this post. Hope others did, too. Thanks! -Bud

I realize this is highly debatable, and highly custom as the font needs to fit the sign. However, I am curious if we can get some consensus on just top ten. What is your opinion? -Bud

Yes, you can print onto 651, 210, and lots of other plotter films, laminates, metallics, and some reflectives. Just know its not meant to absorb ink, could have contaminates and static electricity, too. That being said many people print onto these materials with good results. Just try not to...

+1 for all of Josh's comments. Also, sometimes the manufacturer's of laminating films can have uneven dispersal of UV inhibitors throughout the film (equipment failure). Add to this the Arizona sun and you might see serious damage such as your wrap. This could explain why the hood is fine...

That's too funny. It's hard to even dignify that with a response. Imagine walking into a restaurant with your own steak and asking for a discount- a "steakage fee?". It's not about the vinyl. It's your skilled experience and investment in store and equipment. That customer can take...

Just trying to troubleshoot.... How long did you wait between printing and laminating? -Bud

Even ultra tack, or cast vinyl applied with high heat and pressure will not adhere to canvas "Sunbrella" style awnings longer than a week or so. Paint is your best option here. If the logo or artwork is full color then consider applying graphics to rigid board and mechanically fastening this...

Don't do it. It will look bad. Potential customers will see your work and possibly not choose to do business with you as a result. Why take the chance? If this job was for much more money than it may be worth the risk. But for a few hundred bucks it's just not worth it. Show them the...

+1 for www.wsdiaplay.com They sell the entire ez-up printed with sides and backdrop. They have templates for design on their website. Pricing for this (if I remember right) is right around $1000.