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  1. Never had this question asked before..............................................................................

    We do the same... Trim around caulking... Never have removed the old caulk and re-caulked after wrapping the trailer. Certainly don't want that liability.
  2. graphtec fc9000

    The target itself is on page 176... https://www.graphtecamericapro.com/service/manuals/FC9000_ServiceManual.pdf
  3. graphtec fc9000

    Here is how to make an Offset Adjustment (pages 142-144). https://www.graphtecamericapro.com/service/manuals/FC9000_ServiceManual.pdf
  4. Oracal 970RA 030 Dark Red

    Glantz is out as well. Problem is many people just have the manufacturer drop ship infrequently sold colors - So this does give you a chance to see who stocks what...
  5. can i get away with 30inch printer?

    30 inch vinyl and laminate is readily available. Decals and logos for vehicles can often fit on 30 inch vinyl. Obviously a printer that can print on 54 inch rolls can print the same graphics and larger. But your choice - influenced by your budget. I will say, in the 80s all we had was the Gerber...
  6. 3M IJ 180C on block wall

    Heat and a roller or burnisher are your friends.
  7. Need some ideas for mounting 2 sided substrate between 2 PVC posts

    Sooper U Brackets and center brackets. They make them for 1/2", 3/4" and even 1/4" but I would not trust a sign this size at 1/4 thickness... https://harborsales.net/tabid/130/Default.aspx?ProductTypeId=46
  8. Summa S2 cutting reading marks on chrome

    You can also print another set of marks on white this time and place them over the old ones - you have to get your alignment just right, but have done that to save a printed piece
  9. Summa S2 cutting reading marks on chrome

    We put masking tape flush against the marks...
  10. Vinyl on outdoor benches

    Matte is a terrible choice for anti-graffiti... But I don't see why you couldn't wrap concrete benches
  11. My supplier will be ND Graphics but which of the following materials would you use and why?

    The Avery is widely available from many suppliers and is fixed price, so you will pay the same regardless of source. It is a good material and the MPI1105EZ without RS (repositionable) is a good material for basic sign making. The 3M IJ180CV is also a good material widely available. But the 3M...
  12. Preferred wall wrap vinyl.

    I really like General Formulas' WallMark High Tack Removable 226HTR. Yes, it is both high tack and removable. We also use a fair amount of MacTac Rebel 528 High Tack for permanent wall graphics.
  13. Uv ink remover

    We have had good luck with Denatured Alcohol (available in most paint departments). Spray it on and let it soak, keeping it wet, for about 10 to 15 minutes, then wipe with paper towel or plastic razor. Works best on glass, keep it wet until ink looks krinkled, then pull it up like a water-based...
  14. Does anyone know a trick to print a gray image without a green tint?

    One option is to make a few squares with various scales of gray in each and see which formula prints best for your printer - then use those to create your image (or fill your image). You can also print out a test print with standard Pantone colors, including grays, and choose from those. We keep...
  15. Best Third-Party EcoSol-Max Ink

    We run OEM inks. Our Roland Soljet is 7 years old and still prints perfectly. As far as ink coverage goes, I challenge cost savings of less expensive ink when you factor cost per job. If you average $290 per month on inks and reduce that to $174 (60%) you have saved $116. Likely you have printed...
  16. Flexi & Graphtec Print and Cut

    You need to know the print area the printer can utilize, but you set up your job in Flexi, apply any bleed and apply the contour cut, then select the whole thing and select the Contour Cut Marks tool select "Graphtec 4 Points Type 1" for the cropmarks type, .060 in the second box, 1 horizontal 1...
  17. Corten Steel Backlit Sign

    I second Gino, why not simply print the rust and do away with the extra weight and eliminate the rust bleeding?
  18. Offgassing?

    We always off gas roll stock Acrylic, but not flat sheet cast or extruded. We have never had a problem.
  19. Making a 4'x8' single-sided outdoor sign using 6mm MaxMetal and applying a digitally printed full-size laminated graphic to the front side.

    We print onto OraCal 3951 Rapid Air or Avery MPI1105EZ and laminate the printed vinyl to the composite. Both are cast and are not wrap vinyl, so they do have a strong initial tack. Never treated the edges, just rolled the printed and laminated vinyl right on. Never had a problem. I would expect...
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