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  1. Needing Recommendations of Print media for vehicle wraps.

    Are you a rep for Gatorwraps? This is your second post I've seen (so 2 out of 3 total posts) that have been making a plug for them.
  2. Solid Vinyl to be installed onto wood.

    We have been covering stained wood surfaces with vinyl for a few months now. No long term results yet. However, I've discovered that we've pretty much had to do a wet application when using a clear vinyl to prevent bubbles and excessive silvering. Neither the printer nor the clear vinyl really...
  3. Video game trailer wrap

    http://lmgtfy.com/?q=nintendo+copyright+lawsuit Exhibit A: http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2015/10/the_pokemon_company_sues_fan_for_copyright_infringement_demands_usd4000_in_damages Exhibit B...
  4. Signs365 Laminate failure

    This was my first thought too. But they are asking him to pass the sign off to them. It's not just returning the prints. He's losing the substrate as well, instead of being able to reuse it. Legit question, but I wouldn't expect them to pay for it.
  5. Signs365 Laminate failure

    Yes, in the southern US we get hammered by the sun. Much more so that northern US or Canada. Plus we get over 100*F / 39*C air temperature for extended periods of time. So the prints & substrate in the sun get MUCH hotter than in other regions. Have you ever cooked eggs on the sidewalk? Baked...
  6. School/Church Bus Lettering Questions

    Definitely need to use cast. A few years ago we did a short bus for a preschool using Avery 1005 EZ & DOL 1360 laminate. We outsourced the install to a friend because we didn't have time to deal with it then. He did a great job, but complained about trying to work around the raised "bumpers"...
  7. Can you sharpen your pencil they ask?

    Ok, I can match that price. Printing = $19 Special order = $30 Total = $49 :Big Laugh
  8. Out of State and Warranty

    You can warranty the work without covering the cost of travel in the warranty. Companies do it all the time. "Yep, you've got a defective product. Just pay to ship it back to us and we'll get you a replacement." Even when our local customers have issues with a product, we generally have them...
  9. Employee Raises?

    For that, you'd probably want to send it certified mail. "Oh, you left it on my desk? I never saw it!"
  10. Acrylic Letters to Cement Face

    That sounds great, until they're ready to replace the acrylic letters. But it's concrete facing, so I guess patching is always an option.
  11. Employee Raises?

    This is along the lines I was thinking. If you're respectful but firm, you're more likely to get a positive outcome. Be persistent, but not annoying. Try suggesting times for a meeting. "I know we've both got work to do, how about we sit down at [time] on [day] and have the review, so we can...
  12. Fun wall wrap for our shop

    Looks fun. I'd suggest adding color, but I'm assuming this is just a sketch and not a final draft. The "Shoppe" spelling always makes me laugh and cringe. I know it's a vintage thing, and I live in a part of town that's into that retro stuff. But I can never resist saying "Shop-py" when I see it.
  13. Wall Murals at Indoor Swim School

    Looks great. How long did the install take you?
  14. Signs365 Laminate failure

    I've used tons of Oracal 3640 vinyl with 210 laminate in the past. I wouldn't expect more than 2 years max outdoors on this product. Between the sun and heat in Texas, signs here take a beating. From the picture, it looks like these are in full sun most of the day. So the product will age a lot...
  15. State of large format printing businesses

    You can always learn a new trade, that's not an issue. The big question is whether or not you can AFFORD to learn it. Unless his existing customers are loyal to the company, or to employees who are staying, don't expect to naturally keep the dwindling client base. Also, if you're keeping on...
  16. Best way to cut down rolls of vinyl

    You could try contacting GSG to see if they have the ability to cut them down. That's assuming you're close enough that it'd be worth a trip hauling them there and back. I'm guessing since it's flood damage that you'll get screwed by the insurance company. I worked a temp job for insurance...
  17. Video game trailer wrap

    We've found our way into a niche market with gamers, and we've really wanted to print some of the popular stuff to capitalize on this market. But licensing is a headache and takes a while. You might be able to get all the permissions needed, but it will take a lot longer than you or your...
  18. looking for place with camo pattern

    You're not going to be able to print to match the realtree pattern without either figuring out how to license it or violating copyright law. There are other camo patterns out there you could use, but I'm not aware of anyone printing the realtree patterns. I'd say your best bet is to order the...
  19. Hockey rink signs

    So, if you used this product in a hockey rink, would that make it substance abuse? :Big Laugh
  20. Hockey rink signs

    Thanks for the link. We've been looking for some more durable vinyl options, and it looks like this might be a good source.
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