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  1. Flex Face vs Polycarb

    Polycarbonate
  2. Decals curling on edges

    It's natural for it to curl when left on a table sometimes before but every time after you weed it. The backer is wax and the adhesive doesn't stick to it, so when you give it an edge, it lifts right up. Do not use a spray on laminate or a brush on, you won't be happy with the results. Once...
  3. Print & Cut Longer than 8' issues

    Often when the vinyl hits the floor, it doesn't lay down straight and in return goes back into the machine crooked. Even though the marks are detected, it's possible your vinyl was not straight when it was printed, resulting in it going off track. There are more reasons. By adding a bleed, you...
  4. "rule of thumb" for post install

    Most of my standard installs 4X4X10's are 24" which is standard in Virginia. I may go to 30" for 12', but never had a single problem with 24"
  5. Suggestions Decals, I want to know each and everything about it.

    Be prepared for a large backlash from members on here, just a little warning.
  6. Installation Pricing

    Don't worry I am not around for long, just needed a couple of things.
  7. Installation Pricing

    Stop being an idiot Gino.
  8. Installation Pricing

    $55 an hour for a single person for vinyl, sometimes $60. However bucket truck and electrical work is $95 flat. I can't speak for everyone, just my area.
  9. Installation Pricing

    $5/sq. ft. is way too cheap, we charge $8/sq. ft and win 9 out of 10 jobs. Our vinyl labor rate for two people is $80/hour which is about standard.
  10. Outdoor Backlit signs image burned out after a year

    Sometimes if the image is printed and laminated before the ink degases it will cause that.
  11. Need Help LAMINATED VINIL TAKING OFF WOOD

    I don't recommend plywood, use another type of wood product with a laminate or aluminum outer piece on it. If it has to be plywood, I will bet the clear spray is affecting it.
  12. Looking for entry level printer/cutter

    I have a Roland 64" Printer for sale for $5,000 and will be selling my Roland VP-540i print/cut soon for $9k
  13. Pop up sign makers everywhere

    Let me start out by saying that right now everyone is into DIY projects, it has spawned websites like Etsy which has countless thousands of people on it making signs. The business minded people are trying to start sign businesses with cricut plotters. Others buy their friends printer and try to...
  14. backlit adhesive film

    Oldest that I've seen from local signs is 5 years still looks good. There is one about 7 years old, sign is still up, but it's an hour away, not going to go check it out. Overprinting (double strike) is always best on translucent. Also everyone beware of Avery, they top coat their translucent...
  15. backlit adhesive film

    I've used Orajet 3850 for 9 years and no problems yet.
  16. Question Anyone have a link to the VP-540i service manual?

    Here is the manual: http://support.rolanddga.com/Docs/Documents/departments/Technical%20Services/Manuals%20and%20Guides/VP-540i_300i_USE_EN_R2.pdf
  17. Z bar

    Orange Aluminum, check them out. I order all of mine from them and they have several sizes.
  18. Penetrating Roof Line

    It's possible but there would still be repairs needed at the top of it even when it's above the slanted part. If it's on a raceway it's a 15' sign, so it's going to need 5 - 1/2 thread alls to secure it. The letters are 26" tall. In my opinion a new access panel needs to be cut under the canopy...
  19. Penetrating Roof Line

    Here are some crappy photos. It's replacing the pizza sign. Up on the roof is one of those 45 degree angle pitches. Whoever did that sign made a hole like 4 feet through and punctured that white roof stuff.
  20. Penetrating Roof Line

    I have a client who is opening a new bar. The small strip center he is in doesn't have access to the interior of the wall for the electrical sign. The access hatch under the canopy goes directly to the roof. The current sign was lagged into plywood and then liquid tight ran through the roof...
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