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  1. Applying vinyl over an existing vinyl wall mural ... indoor

    1. What is the condition of the current vinyl 2. What type of vinyl is the current graphic cast or calandered and what are going to be putting up We recently put a wall mural over an existing despite the fact that we told the customer to remove the existing then install new. You guessed it...
  2. Best UV Flatbed out

    Just some info on the Minaki JFX200 (I have one) Ours is setup with LUS-150 ink in the CMYK&W configuration (we do a lot of white printing) Depending on coverage we get 3-4 boards an hour We do daily / weekly / monthly maintenance Printing on your standard materials pvc, coro, acm...
  3. Dancing on vinyl

    REMOVABLE vinyl of your choice with a floor lamination. I’d only use one that meets non-slip regulations (CYA!!!) Print/lam/cut/install. NO OVERLAPS ON SEAMS. Butt seams only!
  4. free help needed

    My free help.... Buy a computer, sign making software of choice, cutter and vinyl. Learn how to use software and cutter, cut your your graphics and you can give them away until your heart is content or you run out of money. (I’ll guess it will be the 2nd before the 1st) Oh ya, also need to...
  5. Cutting substrate with mounted prints

    We’ve done this plenty of time with no problems. I’d look at the condition of your cutting bit. Might be bad
  6. Is 1/2" acrylic an appropriate to use for a sign panel?

    A few options could be 6mm Black ACM with routed 3mm pvc letters 1” sign foam with dimensional letters
  7. Need Help SEMI truck 53 feet- How much should i charge it?

    Don’t worry Argento. Those idiots will take themselves out for you. Just too bad they screw it up for the professionals Also the client must not care about their business if it was a poor design and poor quality product and install. Just looking for the cheapest....
  8. Best printable vinyl to use inside a walk in beer cooler

    I’d use a cast product. If it is only a cooler temps are above freezing. Would be like putting a wrap on a vehicle and then running it the winter Just make sure you have it installed properly and I would say you should have absolutely no problems Install temp above 60-65 degrees
  9. Do you have a UPS for your printer?

    I recently purchased the HP 570 and got a quote for (2) UPS for 220. If my memory serves it was approx $6500. I had my entire shop surge protected. I also have coverage through my business insurance for this protection. I do have UPSs on my computers and other printers that are 120. More for...
  10. Suggestions Wrapping Bumpers

    I’d say it really is a personal preference but I’d stay with either 3M or Avery. I’ve worked with both and can recommend both. Avery will have a slightly lower price
  11. Please help - where can I get 2nd surface printed acrylic??

    Careful guys. If you reply to a post saying you can do something for someone, you will get a message from the moterator and then your post will be edited (see above) We are not suppose to offer our services without being a merchant member
  12. Avery What Room Temperature I need to Wrap Cars?

    You mean you are doing wraps and don’t even know the recommended installation temperature? Really!?
  13. Removal of vehicle wrap

    Lots of patience, rapid remover and time Would NEVER have taken in this project. Let us know how it turns out
  14. Need Help Onyx Thrive Layout Not Generating Cut Paths When Printing

    Do you have you cut info in your file setup properly? I believe CutContour is the native name given by the software. We changed ours to just Cut You also need to have it as a spot color We use illustrator, so when we make our cut info it is always on a separate layer
  15. bubbles

    There are several factors The most important of these is application technique AND the proper squeegee. Make sure your squeegee is sharp. No nicks or gouges. The gold 3M PA-1 in my opinion works the best for flat surface vinyl applications. If you get a nick in the squeegee, simply rub the...
  16. 3m ij35c peeling off. interior latex paint. what to do?

    For us, we will NEVER do a wall project without first testing adhesion. To do this all you need is the appropriate spring scale (see 3M rest kit). You then need the various materials you are considering for the project. Make you strips and go test the wall. If you client is far away, hire a...
  17. Disposing of discharged ink

    Cheap clumping kitty litter We use an empty container to start. Pour in the ink them some litter. Repeat until full and then throw into the dumpster. Quick and easy
  18. SECOND HAND GS6000

    I am selling at least 1 of mine. New black print head and sub-tank. Always serviced as needed through Epson and the area tech company. Anyone interested can PM or call me. Might be selling both. Both have new black print heads within the past 90 days or so
  19. .080 Aluminum

    We overlay with vinyl using our laminator and then letter as needed. No need to go look for blanks of a given color.
  20. Prepping media question

    70% isopropyl alcohol here and works well
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