Recent content by sdimmick

I like signwarehouse alot, started with them and continue with no problems...but Fred's point on buying local does make a ton more sense to me...i'll post my next question in the correct forum.

Im a newbie, almost 2 years into this. It started out fulltime and since then I got a fulltime job with great benefits, etc...that i couldnt pass up. I have a few regular customers. My main focus is vinyl signs and motorsports. I have been dead with no work for almost 2-3 months. I only do...

To be in this business, you have to be confident in your work. Maybe it's no where near the quality of a well educated person like yourself, but what kinda of business would survive? Im upfront with my customers, if I cant do it, i tell them. Im no artist! I do it for the fun of it and the...

not trying to be a jerk about some of you regulars, but who cares if he introduces himself? They are new and asking for advice. Aragons, if you have any questions about anything let me know, i'll do my best. Remember, there are some people with no experience and no background out there...

Excellant Customer Service being personable and honesty have gotten me some work from others in the area....trust me, im the small guy too.

That is sunburn! Alot of glass in vehicles have tint around the edges like where you see the most of the brown area on this perf...I think the light shining thru more may have some type of effect on why it's discolored like it is....JMO. I agree with where it's parked would be the first place...

not so sure this was a good idea afterall...edges chipped when I pulled app tape off. I painted then cut, is there a better process?

tried the krylon (gloss) last night on Oracal 651. Then I applied the krylon clearcoat, i think it made it look worse, but prob. need it to protect. Im excited about this process, im glad I read it hear! Thanks!

http://www.myvinyldesigner.com These are the nicest I have seen yet. ...I bought a pack for about $20, but you can get more options for more money... Got to be honest, i have had them for months now and have yet to sell one set. I guess I should have started to charge my family!

before and after Check it out....Thanks to Chris (aka Auto-FX) for his conversion. Nice work, quick turnaround time! :thankyou:

Thanks Fred! I need the easy button because my wife is giving birth to our second child tomorrow and I just dont have the time to do this....thanks for everyones help!

Eric, again, thanks for the reply, i have never got this done before so I was checking you for options. I appreciate your input. Here is the before. Yes, i would like an "easy button", who wouldnt? Not sure what im willing to pay, never had this done before.

vector doctor is not an option, tried that already...too much detail involved.

Does anyone recommend someone for converting a car in a photo to vinyl cut ready?

Oracal 651, 641, 631, some Avery, and some LG... Depends on application, but oracal mainly...havent had any issues with shrinkage, lol. Soon i will attempt an indoor sign that will prob use some mactac opaque....