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  1. Need help choosing a printer

    Quality comes at a price in printers. Gerber seems expensive considering what it is and the fact they manufacturer is no longer making new ones. But parts are available (Hyatts or GMS) and foils will be around for quite some time (with the possible exception of a few colors that do not sell...
  2. affordable cast wrap vinyl

    You have gotten three great choices so far and all three work well: Arlon SLX+, General Formulations 830, Briteline WrapCast
  3. Sliding Rear Window

    Most people don't actually use their sliding glass windows, so probably not a problem. but inform them of the potential for damage.
  4. optically clear lamination for window perf

    We use the Briteline WrapCast Optically Clear. It has a good price point. But note, no matter which brand you choose it needs some sun/heating and contracting before it looks fully applied. (In other words you will see your squeegee marks for a couple of days.)
  5. Hiring contractors - who sets the hourly rate?

    Vehicle wrap is a specialized skill and I would expect such an installer to be paid what they are worth. That said, I think I would be more concerned with total cost of the job as you quote it and as he quotes you - pay him by the job and let him work out the hours. Your normal rate might be low...
  6. Rotate nested job in production manager

    Apparently he has something like 3" as if he rotates it it will cut. BTW, if you 2" on a Graphtec you can make it work...
  7. Bantex 10 oz Blackback Curl Free Replacement

    Latex ready, in stock, gray back, 8 oz Briteline Roll-Up Film SKU: ROLLUP36, 36 " x 30 m
  8. Bantex 10 oz Blackback Curl Free Replacement

    We use UltraFlex SuperSmooth PET Blockout Media for roll up banner displays and when someone needs a smooth surface flexible media. They offer a 13oz gray backed version.
  9. Question Do you have a problem with customers leafing through your paperwork when discussing their jobs?

    Keep it professional. First, never write/type anything that would be to your detriment in the view of the customer or the law. Second, the customer is the one paying you and ultimately pleasing them (as many as possible) determines your success and your finances. Now if they want to take a note...
  10. Rotate nested job in production manager

    or put a piece of masking tape over the back electric eye - this will fool it into thinking it has lots more vinyl on the roll.
  11. Question Direct Print to Aluminum

    You say the Aluminum came Vinyled from the Manufacturer... so there is a coating on the aluminum? If so, you might want to try AP2155 instead of the AP3155 - it is better for plastics, PVC, HDPE... The brittle nature of the cured UV inks also suggests the lamps are too high (the ink is more...
  12. Window Perf HELP

    it will do this when dry applied until a few days of heating and contracting from the sun happen. But if someone wet applied then that is likely the problem and it will need to be replaced - you never wet apply perforated window film (even when laminated).
  13. Suggestions Cutting mat

    Low Density Polyethylene Sheets (LDPE) last for several years, easy to replace, inexpensive
  14. Exterior Textured Wall Wrap Stucco

    Grimco's Briteline Multigrip sticks to about anything, but it cannot be laminated as it is a rough surface - so you durability is limited by the inks you use. General Formulations offers several specific vinyls, and I think their Roughmark 285 might be the best choice for this. (You can contact...
  15. Converting colors CMYK

    You can try this tool to convert CMYK to Pantone (or other formats): https://www.ginifab.com/feeds/pms/cmyk_to_pantone.php
  16. arlon 3170 laminate

    I agree that 3M 8508 is junk - Tried the Gloss WrapCast Overlaminate once during Covid and didn't like it, enough so I never bought it again. But I never compared to 8508 as used that once too and didn't like it. But my rep is reliable and I believe the 3M connections and Arlon connection he...
  17. arlon 3170 laminate

    8518 has a polyester liner, so does Briteline Optically Clear WrapCast Overlaminate which is what we use. 8508 has a paper liner and so does Briteline Gloss WrapCast Overlaminate.
  18. Best GOLD paint for carved signs ?

    Might Consider: 1-Shot 109-L Gold Metallic Ronan Aqua Leaf colors: Rich Gold WP109 Real Gold WP18 Inca Gold WP03 If you need it shipped, check with N. Glantz. But always best from a local supplier (we use a local art shop for hard to get colors of paint since they carry these).
  19. arlon 3170 laminate

    The Briteline WrapCast vinyl is Arlon. The Laminate is 3M...
  20. Need Help UV ink vs adhesive on coro signs

    Ten 18"x24" fit on a 4x8 sheet of coroplast with flutes correct for step stakes...
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