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  1. Avery What Room Temperature I need to Wrap Cars?

    Definately low 20's celcius is the best. I always flash the vinyl with a torch after it's installed. - Takes away scuff marks left from your squeegee - Strengthens adhesion - Will show bubbles on areas where you missed to squeegee down.
  2. Suggestions best tool to install u post (sign post) in the ground

    I am not sold on that brand. I would hate to waste 500.00$
  3. Suggestions best tool to install u post (sign post) in the ground

    There are gas powered post drivers available but they are around 1k more or less. So you need to have some volume going to justify the expense. We install U posts regularly. Usually 2 to 10 at a time. We are still using the manual driver like u have. Might be looking to buy a gas powered unit...
  4. What do you use to dust off prints?

    Generic no name dusting cloths (Swiffer kind). Also my rule is ... Wipe TWICE !
  5. Big clients that don't pay on time?????

    I have a few large customers like this. No work gets started unless i receive a Purchase Order. Invoices get sent to the person who placed the order AND directly to accounts payable. Send your invoices as soon as you delivered installed your order minimizing delays. Send account statements every...
  6. How much to charge per square inch....?

    For us, minimum order for small decals is a foot of vinyl printed. Our printer is a 54" printer. So the quantity will depend on the size of the decal. And we charge 60.00$ for that.
  7. Finally!

    Someone tells me to make it "jazzy", i will add a saxophone clip art and musical notes. :D
  8. Rust Wrap

    I believe the software you are talking about is Filter Forge. www.filterforge.com Edit: Already mentioned above
  9. What kind of PC do you get for large format files .tiffs and such

    For starters just double your ram to 16gb.
  10. Compensation for weekend work?

    2 man shop here. My set business hours are Monday to Friday 8:30 to 5:00. In reality ... My employee opens the shop at 8:30 and i get in a hour later. I usually spend 12 to 14 hours in the shop from Monday to Thursday. Friday i finish around 6. Saturday usually in the shop for 4 to 6 hours and...
  11. Suggestions Wondering if you would..............................

    Check on youtube. It might be real easy to remove the handles.
  12. Need Help Windshield Lettering Question

    It sure looks allot better. If you install a straight line it will drop down on both sides. Lay your measuring tap across the top of the windshield and measure how much the arch drops down in the center. For a full vinyl strip: I keep a strip of clear 1/16" acrylic that's about 72 inches by 12...
  13. Software Help Font Management

    I have been using Typograf (www.neuber.com/typograph/) for many years. Love it. It reads both True Type and Open type fonts. Just checked their website and it is compatible with Win10.
  14. Suggestions Rapid Tac vs Splash Transfer Solutions

    I use both ... No reason .. Just depends which supplier i am ordering from.
  15. Hello From Quebec

    Bienvenue de Gatineau!
  16. Need Help PowerPoint to CoralDraw or Flexi help

    Quick Google search came up with this method to increase the export resolution of Power Point. https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/827745/how-to-change-the-export-resolution-of-a-powerpoint-slide
  17. VS540 cleaning issue

    That's what mine does as well.
  18. VS540 cleaning issue

    Yes .. The grey felt wiper and the black rubber one. To change them you have to select the command in the printers menu. You can select to change either the wiper or the felt. I always change both at the same time.
  19. VS540 cleaning issue

    I have the same printer. Mine is 5 years old. You are able to clean the rubber wiper but not the felt one. I have found that leaving the same wipers on for more than 4-6 months regardless of cleaning it will end up with the head not being wiped clear when attempting a cleaning. Old wipers will...
  20. VS540 cleaning issue

    You probably did, but it is worth mentioning. Have you replaced the felt and rubber wipers?
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