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  1. Trimming polycarb on a job site

    Yes, unfortunately, more than once take; * collapsable horses, * modular straight edge x 2 (top and bottom of the material) * c clamps, * cordless circular saw with a finishing blade. clamp the cutting edge top and bottom on the substrate. this will give extra rigidity and allow for a...
  2. I was really high yesterday...

    I HAVE QUESTIONS!!!!!!! * How did you get the letters up there if the silo ladder is soo tight? * How was the site evaluation done? leaning over the side or did you use the boom lift? * 120' feet in that boom lift...... with 30 MPH wind..... What type of outriggers? * how many pairs of drawers...
  3. Polycarbonate "yellowing"

    * How big is the face? * is it backlit? ** how are you going to paint so there are no hot / dark spots?
  4. Polycarbonate "yellowing"

    We try to only use modified acrylic for this reason Poly substrate will yellow more rapidly
  5. Cleaning oxidized paint

    https://www.signs101.com/threads/vehicle-paint-oxidation-please-help.152324/post-1422156
  6. Need Help Can you identify these 3M Vinyls?

    go to the website purchased from and see what they have listed for the specs we do not carry 3M, so I'm not an expert who can look at the adhesive color or air channel patterns
  7. Glo in the Dark vinyl

    the "glow" is going to be short-lived, it will only glow as long as there is a "charge" in the material. Also, as the material gets older it will lose its ability to keep a charge, think of a battery. have you considered reflective material? sure hope they don't get inspected by the fire...
  8. best wholesaler for diecut decals ?

    +1 Stouse
  9. Removing old vinyl

    +1 for a hot pressure washer. NOTE: it makes a HORINDUS MESS, the old vinyl will basically explode and become like glitter going EVERYWHERE another option is a wax wheel (Vinyl Zapper)...
  10. People asking for logos...I'm getting irritated

    Did you create the logos from conception or did you "clean-up" what the customer brought you? if you created from the initial concept, * Send her the design as a PSD file, this is a raster and most "novice" designers do not know how to correctly resize and remove the pixelation if you...
  11. Need Help Getting Stickers to Stick

    + 1 for Substance FYI- 444 LSE has air channels
  12. Used/Scrapped Composite Panels

    if they are "decent", we will upcycle with the new customers' approval Usually, they are repurposed. I just made some raised garden grow beds and used ACM as the sidewalls.
  13. Pre-built Monument Signs??

    we have used https://foamcraft.com/ easy process and durable, the sign closest that we see on regular bases is still looking good
  14. Fired a customer

    Exactly! The Tim Ferris 80:20 Rule is another way to look at this 1. Which 20% of sources are causing 80% of my problems and unhappiness? 2. Which 20% of sources are resulting in 80% of my desired outcomes and happiness?
  15. Need Help Difference ADA vs ABA Interior Sign?

    Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) https://www.access-board.gov/aba/guides/chapter-1-using-the-aba-standards/#differences-between-the-aba-and-ada-standards From my understanding, there is no difference with interior signage. both require Tactile, Grade 2 Braille, color contrast, etc...
  16. Customer Instructions - DIY Vinyl install.

    We got this from 3M, been great to E-mail to the DIY Customers
  17. Need a better banner material

    those photos look like a setting issue instead of a material issue. As suggested, try adjusting your setting Yes, we dropped the GLOSS banner and use MATTE, works better and if we ever have to outsource, there is better likelihood of banners matching
  18. Need a better banner material

    our favorite WAS Arlon DPF 313 13 Ounce............ it has been discontinued the 2 "closest" that we have tested; Zeelon 1000 Denier 13 Ounce SuperPrint® Plus FL 13oz
  19. New to me permitting issue - foot-candles

    Contact the manufacturer of the lights you use, surely they have this already calculated Can you use the NIT value and convert that to whatever is requested? https://www.translatorscafe.com/unit-converter/en-US/luminance/10-9/nit-lumen/foot%C2%B2/steradian/
  20. An amazing opportunity!!!

    Please tell me you replied with interest............. I want to see how they reply and how long you can keep them on the hook
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