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  1. Bronze plaque tarnishing

    Gemini uses Matthews paints and clear coats, so it should hold up longer than it has. Gemini does have a warrantee and will fix it at no charge, however you need to get the plaque to them first, they should pay shipping both ways, but you would be responsible for removal, crating and re...
  2. What RA material are you using?

    Our go to calendered air release vinyl is arlon 4600lx, we use the arlon 510 for short term stuff. If you don't need removability the arlon 4500 is good as well. I wish there was a Substance dealer in Canada, they do ship here but unless you are buying a pallet, the shipping kills the deal.
  3. Second surface graphics, adhesive issue on clear acrylic

    Yes I've had this happen before, it's exactly what you think it is, the vinyl adhesive is pulling back from the acrylic due to shrinkage/expansion. Unfortunately I've found a full redo is needed, a direct print is the only way I've had 100% success.
  4. Question 3M Custom Vinyl Wrap

    Are you doing the kind of volume dbrand is? They are a massive operation that would buy vinyl by the container load.
  5. Question 3M Custom Vinyl Wrap

    It won't be a matter of buying rolls, but buying pallets. Also I would think the cost of getting a custom production run like this would cost more per roll than just buying ij180.
  6. Phasing out phone calls

    Yes! I get people do this all the time,I will email a proof, and 2 minutes later I get a phone call "looks great, go ahead" now I need to stop what I'm doing so I can mark this as approved before my lizard brain forgets in 30 seconds. Why can't they just reply to the email?!?!
  7. rolling edges on composite material?

    That does look cool, but I would be concerned about 2 things, how repeatable it is in production, and how durable it would be. ACM is a fickle beast, especially on small ADA style signs, every imperfection shows up. We also use ACM for braille signs and we paint the edges to match the faces...
  8. rolling edges on composite material?

    Can you post a picture of what you're trying to achieve?
  9. Phasing out phone calls

    Story time I never give out my cell number, but one time I messed up and gave it to a client, he was really good, but then he put his wife in charge of ordering signs, we'll she will call and text me anytime a thought pops into her head, I'll get a phone call from her at 4pm on a Sunday asking...
  10. Best Flatbed Printer Option for Aluminum Blanks

    I would look at a true flatbed, not a belt fed machine like the R2000, with a true flatbed you can use jigs to print multiples. While it is possible on a belt fed machine it gets old quick. I know someone with a R2000, and he hates it, his boss was won over by HP's samples and their demos, but...
  11. Best Flatbed Printer Option for Aluminum Blanks

    What kind of volume are you doing?
  12. Is Sign Agent worth it?

    I look forward to it, I've voiced my concerns multiple times with sign agent staff and I seldom get a reply.
  13. Is Sign Agent worth it?

    We use sign agent with one of our largest clients, they use it to manage their wayfinding signs across multiple sites, we log in and download the artwork files as needed to produce. I find it extremely un-intuitive to use, also it can not handle simple things such as double sided signs where...
  14. Installation Over Water

    Swing stage off the roof, it's going to be very expensive!
  15. Need Help Is there a pricing website that can guide me?

    I'm in Canada as well, and I think it's too low as well. For basic wall graphics we are $12-14 sq/ft for print/lam and a basic local install (no scissor lifts and only basic prep)
  16. Small Acrylic Shapes Cut on Colex Sharpcut

    I can vouch for this, I'm using 6mm thick MDF on my f1612 and the hold down power is amazing compared to the cutting mats. We have a regular job cutting 2"x12" pieces from 3mm acm, and with the mats I was having to hold them down, with the mdf they don't move at all.
  17. Need Help Is there a pricing website that can guide me?

    Obviously without knowing anything about the job or your market it's impossible le to offer a quote, but for that size, with a local basic install ( ladders only, minimal prep work) we would be around $4k, design not included in that price.
  18. Arlon dog 4400 for wall wraps

    I use arlon 4600lx and the matching matte laminate for wall wraps,but only for permanent ones. As far as price goes, it's a bit cheaper than 40c, but not much. Keep in mind that cheap films will shrink and look like garbage in 6 months.
  19. Pantone Connect Really Sucks

    I'm surprised adobe doesn't just come out with their own library, sell physical swatch books, give a discount to cc subscribers and watch pantone reverse their decision. Adobe has a huge market share of designers and production people using their software, if they build it, they will come.
  20. Opinion Screen-printed shirts - Quality check on aisle 3

    Yeah those are crap, send them back
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