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  1. Suggestions Entry level hybrid UV printer

    I've got a friend of mine that is looking for a hybrid printer with specifications similar to the Mimaki UCJV series. Something that would be similar in speed with white and clear ink. The rigid substrat will be mostly acrylic, dibond and coroplast. The first model coming in mind is the Roland...
  2. Four day work weeks?

    We are open 9-5 M-T and close at noon on Friday. We normally still there but production goes faster without anyone at the door or calling. A friend of mine have a shop that all production crew work 3am to 1pm 4 days a week and the sales/design team work 9-5 5 days. The production team asked...
  3. clear vinyl on drywall

    In my case, it's just cut vinyl. But I always wondering how it would look and install on drywall for printed film. Do you mind sharing what material you used and the technique? Did you premask it?
  4. clear vinyl on drywall

    I've tried a piece of laminate on my wall. Since the material is so thin, it is hard to not have imperfection in the material. I would be more confortable with ''regular'' vinyl. And since the liner is white, it will be easier to align my design. The overall size is around 8ftX8ft, so I will...
  5. clear vinyl on drywall

    We do lots of vinyl/mural install on drywall. So we know how to test the paint.
  6. clear vinyl on drywall

    Oh! so then you can answer one question. What's the color of the liner on this material? White or blue like if it was a white vinyl?
  7. clear vinyl on drywall

    So I've got a customer that want me to install clear cut vinyl on his painted drywall to make somekind of a spot uv effect on the wall. First question: Does anybody have done it? Second question: what material should I take for this? I was thinking of Avery HP 750 clear material for this...
  8. Adhesive in cold weather

    You did not had concern about problem like cracking glass or any other damage due to sudden temperature changes?
  9. Adhesive in cold weather

    Unfortunately, it could take a week or two before I will do the job. The signs are already made and up on post. The customer want to move them on the building and install other signs on the posts. But it is a good idea tu une LEXEL. I always have a tube with me. But does it work in cold...
  10. Adhesive in cold weather

    That was my first idea, but I had concern because the material would be cold fast. The temperature here are already between 32 and 14 fahrenheit. Did you ever tried it with VHB tape?
  11. Adhesive in cold weather

    I have two aluminum signs (18in wide X 24in high X 0.81 thick) that need to be mounted on a building. The surface of the building is painted aluminum. The customer don't want any holes on the building. I would normally use VHB tape, but I have a concern about the temperature that is now below...
  12. Brushed aluminum sign a good idea?

    I've used it on few indoor sign without any problem (whole signage of buildings). The customers like it alot. The ''reflective'' part is not a problem.
  13. Best cutting ruler? NOT ALUMINUM!

    I've bought this ruler in different size in 2017 and like it alot. Very affordable and my blade never catch on it since I have them.
  14. Next gen latex.

    I'm in the same boat. My L26500 run great but since all consumable will be discontinued next april, I was hopping the the same thing. I heard the next gen would maybe have white ink to compete with the mimaki UCJV series. But it is just a rumor. That is good to know. I hope they will be on the...
  15. Suggestions Llumar Dusted Crystal Alternate

    3M dusted crystal is the exact same thing if I remember right.
  16. Laser Leveling Recommendations

    Do yourself a favor and buy a powerful 360 degree GREEN laser. If you don't want to pay the big buck for a dewalt or another big brand name, go with one like this: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B075V3BFC2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I use it for the last 2 years and...
  17. How do you manage your color match

    I just saw a video with something similar in Caldera. I will try that. This is the technique I'm using right now. It's good but very time consuming.
  18. How do you manage your color match

    Adjust the color at the RIP? That is a new one for me. Can you elaborate? I do create my own profile within caldera and a spectrophotometer. So I assume I must be able to do this also?
  19. How do you manage your color match

    Hi, I would like to know how do you work to color match a pantone or if a customer bring you something that need to be matched? I need new ideas because I think my process is too long for nothing. Thank you.
  20. Need Help Applicator table

    That is very interesting and surprising considering their regular laminator are one of the best I've tried so far. Can you tell me more about it? I was planing to buy the Applikator next spring.
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