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  1. Question 70% isopropyl alcohol

    I've never had a problem with denatured (I get it on sale at Menard's). If the vehicle is relatively clean I go over the surface with Sparkle (no ammonia in it!) and then finish with denatured. I do wipe down the surface again with a clean dry towel to make sure there is no haze left behind...
  2. Best Medium Budget Air Scrubber for Solvent Printers

    Call me about my Island Air Duster 1000. Filters & charcoal. They don't make the 1000 any longer, but you can still get the charcoal. It does take out VOCs; I haven't used mine for years because we ended up venting directly outside.
  3. Shout Out To Gemini

    I've had the same excellent customer service (and products) from Gemini. I won't go anywhere else.
  4. ‘Double sided’ banners

    I print both sides of 18 oz blockout with a Mimaki JV3 (soon to be JV150). It's a little tricky until you figure out a procedure. Fold over top and bottom for a pocket, no hems on vertical edges. If it's a large quantity (for us that's typically 22) I order them from a supplier. UPS has gone...
  5. For Sale Mimaki JV3 SP160 for sale cheap--runs great

    Mimaki JV3 SP160 (64") for sale. Can use for parts, but it runs perfectly. Make an offer--I've got another machine showing up. Will throw in a brand new, unused main board for $200. I can print something while you're here to show you how great it works. Must pick up, so I'd be within 6 hour...
  6. Need Help Can anyone id this font?

    Thank you very much! I can make one of these work!!
  7. Need Help Can anyone id this font?

    I've found a few close, but no cigar. Someone scanned and converted to vectors, but didn't do any clean up. Many of the rounded corners should be square.
  8. Stay CS6? Or Upgrade to CC? What am I gaining?

    Several Adobe experts I have used for photo manipulation, digitizing, etc. have told me to look at Affinity software (I think it's out of the UK). I too have CS6, and I don't want to go to any subscription model. Affinity may still be on sale, and it appears to have most of the power that...
  9. Mactac b-free dusted by the yard

    Does anyone know of a supplier selling Mactac B-free dusted vinyl by the yard? I need 3 yards of the stuff, and since I very rarely use dusted vinyl I don't want to buy a roll.
  10. Need help identifying font

    I must be looking at a different Robotic. This was done many years ago. It might be I'll have to scan/clean it up. Thanks!
  11. Need help identifying font

    Does anyone recognize the "Shores" font? Thanks!
  12. Need Help Having a problem with my gerber gs15

    It's most likely the motor collar has slipped or moved. I've seen it before on my HS15s. Check your manual--it's an easy adjustment. Turn on the machine (so it initializes itself), loosen the collar, turn the shaft so the knife is in the highest position, tighten collar and put it all back...
  13. Vinyl coming off wall

    First, we only used "matched" vinyl & laminate (same manufacturer for both). Second, I won't apply graphics unless Gardz (Zinsser), a clear sealer, is applied first. It can change the sheen a little, so just applying it to the area to be lettered may not work. We been burned a few times, so we...
  14. What do you guys prep surfaces with

    We've had good luck with Sparkle (purple stuff), sometimes (on glass) using it with a Magic Eraser. Then denatured alcohol and buff after (denatured can leave a residue). Years ago a 3M rep told me to never use any substance with ammonia.
  15. Does anyone recognize this font

    Thanks! It will work great for my client.
  16. Does anyone recognize this font

    Can someone identify this font? From a defunct mini-bike maker. I don't care about the stylized "m" & "l"--I have a customer that wants me to use this font for some signage.
  17. Need font id help

    Thanks to you both for the quick reply. The weight of the stroke should all be the same, so I think I will use Gino's idea.
  18. Need font id help

    My client doesn't know where she found this. I can get close, but can't find a match.
  19. Where can I learn about the different use cases for substrates?

    All the sign magazines have some tips, but SignCraft is the best from my prospective. I learned so much years ago when I started, I found a guy selling the entire collection from the first issue and bought them. I picked up tips from the early magazines, even with the new material...
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