Recent content by mzick

Welcome...I'm an installer (self employed) located in Arlington. 3M Preferred Installer, 3M Authorized trainer & tester, & DiNoc Endorced Installer if you need any help.

3M Advanced Install Training There is a new 3M Training / Testing facility opening in Dallas next month. Training is 3 days with classroom and lots of hands on. The couse is taught by 2 trainers that have their own installation companies...so you are being instructed by everyday installers. you...

The company that has the WM fleet graphics is based out of Houston. The salesman has been taking care of their fleet work for years. They just wrapped the first new home delivery truck @ the Johnson Truck Body factory - Wisc. this week. Haven't seen the new truck yet but I have installed...

I am considering getting some additional wrap installation training for some of my guys. Wondering what you guys would do....send them to a seminar being held or have someone come to us. What are your thoughts about this and which would give us more bang for the buck? Thanks for the opinions in...

I have worked on several types of boats...from Cigs to fishing to mastercraft's. The printers have always provided 3M 180CV3. The key is the prep, prime and seal. The bottom of the graphic has to be trimmed back 3/8" - 1/2" above the bottom edge of the boat and sealed w/ 3M edge sealer...no edge...

You have to cut the vinyl back 1/2" from the bottom edge of the side of the boat. You also have to make sure that all exposed edges are sealed w/ 3M 3950 edge sealer. The wrap will only last as long as the customer takes care of it. They scrape the boat against docks, stumps, or hit other trash...

Merritt, Hit me up on this....I am 3hrs from Shreveport but can make that run. M 817-456-2840

As far as certs go....everyone has their own agenda and there are some certs that are better suited for you. Do your research and choose what is best for you. I was one of the 5 that set the base line for the testing purposes for the Lowen Cert / 3M Preferred test...and I am biased but I have...

Van looks nice and clean!!! Any problem areas?

Take some straight on pics of both sides, rear, and front. Take some measurements of critical items and length of the bus and go from there.

3M has a product specifically made for stainless steel applications - check out 3M 181-10

Guess I should have come up with a better title. I try to do my installs inside. Some places are heated better than others. When I am faced with a facility that hassome kind of heat and I don't want to wait hours for the unit to get up to temp, I will heat from the inside out. I did it today w/...

Now that most of us are facing colder weather, here is a tip for installing vinyl on cargo vans and non referigerated trailers... The main thing is to get the temp of the vehicle up so the vinyl will adhear properly. The fastest and easiest way I have found is to take a turbo/bullett heater...

We are getting a $1.50 per sq ft. for install on flat w/ rivits box trucks....in TX.

You may have to go to a true felt squeegee instead of the sleeve. Even if you are using a sleeve and the squeegee has a knick or a small pc of dirt on it, it will scratch the material.