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you could tweek the S...can't find the exact one either!

They are replacing their street sign which was silver metallic Alumalite, has a slight metallic finish to it. I can't find it in-stock any anywhere near me. Open to other ideas

The painter is mostly a house painter but they painted a large outdoor sign for me last summer in which I applied vinyl to after and they did a spectacular job! They are also a big customer of mine so I like to use them if possible.

I'm waiting for the quote, I'll share once I get it. If I were to use 48" vinyl the vinyl would cost me around $112 plus labor to apply.

I keep the lights off and work in the back room with the music on. If someone knocks, I answer the door - hours say closed Saturday and Sunday so I'm not too worried. On more than one occasion while working late at night in my back room before I had a bell at my door I would turn around and find...

I do the same thing! If I'm feeling especially perky I might put some heavier stuff on then blame it on my son adding crazy songs to my play list when a customer comes in LOL!!!

A CONVERSATION ABOUT PERCEIVED VALUE: A customer asked a contractor friend of mine how much it would cost to do this project. My friend gave him a proposal: $4500 The customer responded: That’s seems really high. My friend asked: What do you think is a reasonable price for this job? The customer...

This is not funny, but it is. A couple hours ago a roofer came in so I could increase the wage on his banner $1 - so he could find more help. He's down to 2 crews from 7. He told me it's so bad that when they give interviews they tell every person they have to take a drug test but you don't have...

There are Now Hiring signs EVERYWHERE by me. It's pretty bad, most people that come in complain they can't find help. Construction crews from 4 to 1. My sisters daycare runs at a little over half capacity because she cant' find workers. I sent over my renter who is on unemployment and she was...

I would think the velcro would work but it's probably easier for him to pull over a block from the jobsite and throw the magnets on like Billct2 said.

I can't find any silver metallic Alumalite anywhere near me. I assume I can have a local painter paint it and then apply cut vinyl on it and it should hold up just as well? I'm not set up here to paint so I have to farm it out. In the past I have applied vinyl for the background to smaller...

I agree! I like Saturday mornings to do little stuff and clean up the shop, maybe reorganize things, crank up the music and lock the door. Then other Saturdays, I'm no where to be found!

I'm so happy you figured out!!! Great job!!!

According to the photo the backing paper is sticking on the adhesive side of the vinyl. This is because you are cutting too deep into the vinyl and it's piercing the paper backing. I'll bet $100...set the depth to less and it will be fine.

Great advice! I've had the same problem and sometimes still do. I'm one person also. The last month I've been slammed. However, to manage this I put the higher paying jobs and better customers on the top of the list - they get priority. The big jobs always come first, the small jobs (personal...

They also train you how to smoke a cigarette and have a scowl on your face.

Your blade is set too deep, it's cutting the vinyl AND the paper. This happens to me sometimes if I forget to change the depth for cast/calendared. It sucks!

A couple home contractors I work have 20 days on their estimates. I have 30 on mine but might bring mine down to a couple weeks. I'm selling what I have at the price I bought it for but once I know I will need to buy something for a job I'll adjust my pricing accordingly.

I always use cast. Even if they say they only plan to keep the trailer a couple years...they usually keep it longer.

As I've said before...here's my cure-all...