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Confused...what's to line up? You overlay just like laminating. If it's a print and cut, just overlay with white within the printer's marks. I just did a similar job, all on a 1/2" acylic lobby sign.

Hmmm...well one thing I have noticed, over the years, is that even with 50/50 and optically clear laminate, immediately after installation it's a little foggy or muddled (still can make out light shining through, but not clear). But a day or two later it settles and is perfectly fine. I had a...

Maybe you are using the wrong type of perf?? 50/50? 70/30? 70/30 is not recommended for vehicles...and is harder to see through (only 30% visibility). Even with optically clear lam, it is hard to see through.

I am wondering...when you say the employee knows more than you....do you mean has more experience/years in the industry? Or know more than you regarding running a sign shop, managing other employees, etc. etc.? I have been in the business nearly twice as long as my employer....but would I say I...

Mac - Tac ( I know....crap vinyl) makes one that actually works pretty well...It has a slight cross hatch pattern (like old 3M IJ-180). Be Free Air Release it is called I believe.

There is brushed silver di-bond...use it all the time.

First off, I don't "sale" anything to anyone. I "sell" them things. Second....I don't sell anything that I purchased to make signs. People call all the time wanting a piece of coro for their kid's guinea pig or a sheet of plywood so they can hand paint a sign.Once I mark it up to what we want...

Here's ours....it's made form packing tape handles! Just took the handles off, bolted on to 2 blocks of wood, and clamped to the table. The tension on these is adjustable and easy to change rolls.

Low tack transfer tape works well for non-lam perf, especially if you're installing in the sun. For really curvy car windows, no lam is best. Just warn your customers that rain will fill up those holes, limiting visibility.

Pretty common problem...we just slip the vinyl backer pieces in between them.

Either the above mentioned 3M combo or Avery 1005 SuperCast with 1360 Lam.....Avery set might be a little cheaper and is comparable. I personally like installing the Avery better.

Shoot go to any Walmart...they have all colors, and cheap.

Flexi does that to us....changes kerning from one computer to another. One person can create a file with a particular font that has kerning adjusted, then if I open that file on my computer, yes, the font is there, but my kerning may not match theirs so it can be all jacked up. I wish Flexi...

Regal, Reece, Grimco,....any sign supply or plastics wholesaler. How does anyone in the sign biz not have this type of supplier already???? SMH

Thanks!

We use Google Docs....every computer is logged into a spreadsheet document with sections for jobs in production, materials to order list, install list, etc. Works pretty good. Everyone can update in real time, check off completed jobs, add notes, etc.

Can't for the life of me.....

We use a PCR roller all the time, for all prints before laminating. You would be surprised what it can pick up that you don't see on your prints. Most all suppliers should carry them....here's pic and info from Advantage.... http://www.advantagesignsupply.com/GMP-PCR-Roller-Kit

I tell most people that intermediate is 2-3 year realistically anyway...and go with high performance vinyl.

Dude really? This is in the newbie forum, so maybe, JUST maybe, he is NEW to this. Stop being a d*ck to everyone. I see your responses to people all over and you really need to find a new attitude.