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First, why not P99 or P95 acrylic. Comes frosted and ready to go. Second, I agree that flexing is your biggest issue. 3/8" should be pretty rigid. 1/2" shouldn't flex at all. Third, I don't buy that glass is more expensive than acrylic. A lot of people have no idea how expensive sheet...

Does it need to be Windows 7 or are you buying it because people have said bad things about Windows 10? I have Windows 7, 8, and 10 computers. On the 8 and 10 computers, I install Classic Shell. They operate almost the same as the Windows 7 machines. Otherwise, I use Slickdeals to find a lot...

I probably shouldn't comment because it's not really my forte, but 3mm ACM should do the job just fine. The trick with these types of signs is the hanging. Generally speaking, signs are decoration, not structure. Keep that in mind.

Generally speaking, properly applied latex paint doesn't peel off outside after two years. It also doesn't scratch off easily when you brush against it. That said, some paint just sucks. My first ever project I used Sherwin Williams Resilience paint. It was a terrible experience. I tried...

Carved on a CNC router out of HDU or PVC.

I have a Critter and like it, but I found it very difficult to paint decent sized panels with it. It took forever and was streaky. I've since moved to a cheap HVLP with a 2.5mm tip and the results are MUCH better. Next investment will likely be a handheld Graco spray gun. They get very good...

If you want to do this: Setup alerts on various job seeking websites. When jobs that are interesting come, apply. Once you land a sweet gig, you know it's time to give it a shot (or not).

The Chinese gov't heavily subsidizes the costs. So if you pay $10, the Chinese gov't pick up the rest of the tab.

Kind of drives me crazy when people talk about DPI in the digital world. There are no dots in the digital world. You only have pixels. DPI only exists in the physical world. DPI in the digital world is nothing more than a scale factor. When talking about digital artwork, you only care about...

If you haven't ordered the HDU, don't. Go get yourself .75" or 1" thick PVC for EXTERIOR use. You can probably get away with interior PVC considering your signs are going to be pretty small, but why risk it? Why do I say PVC over HDU? It's cheaper. It has a hard, smooth surface which is...

1.5 sheets of material @ your purchasing price x 2.25 X amount of feet of vinyl @ your purchasing price x 2.25 X amount of time @ your design rate X amount of time to cut/drill/shape @ your labor rate X time on the plotter @ your machine rate X time to weed, apply, and trim @ your labor rate...

My honest opinion is it's poorly branded/WAY too busy. Wraps are supposed to be effective while the vehicle is parked and when you or it is in motion. If I can't figure out the company's name, then how effective is the wrap?

Everyone's covered the issue with paints. Simply put you can't expect vinyl to stick to any paint. You have to be particular. 100% latex with the least amount of additives is always the best. The way I see it you have three main options. 1. Put the vinyl on a piece of substrate. You could...

http://www.amazon.com/SEM-39683-Grey-Etching-Primer/dp/B000GTIRAU Again, a job that can be done in your backyard if you wanted to.

Painting is easy. Anyone could paint a piece of aluminum in their backyard. You sand down the aluminum. Prime it. Paint it with some enamel paint. Sand it. Paint it again. Final wet sanding may be required if you're looking to do an A job. It just happens that it's a lot faster and...

You can apply vinyl as the base. Then you don't need to paint. If you want to paint, just about any red enamel will work. On a job like this, Rustoleum is probably a good choice. Otherwise Ronan make good enamels. One Shot is no longer recommended, especially in red. If it was a larger job...

On this site, like most forums, some people are more harsh than others. You may catch someone on a bad day. You might just rub some posters the wrong way. The reality is, your approach to this is a bit backwards for most people, especially those established in the industry. You have to...

There is a universal trend in why people leave to start up their own shop: They feel under paid, over worked, and under appreciated. If you want to hire a designer for $12/hr, they aren't going to stick around long. If you want to pay them $18-20/hr and give them benefits, they may stick...

I'd look into three things: 1. Find new vendors. Honestly, shipping from out of the area shouldn't be an issue. I'd bet any added shipping expense will be offset by savings by creating a wholesale relationship. 2. Outsourcing the design work and doing the printing in house. 3. Hire a...

I agree with the general consensus that it's premature to open your own shop unless you're working with someone more experienced. I'm not saying you can't do it and be successful. There are many people in this world that have started businesses and just continued to learn and evolve while...