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I tried Crystal Tek for a job recently where I had to strip the van clean, and it did a pretty good job for me. I didn't have a brush to agitate so I just used a shop towel and wiped, it took like 90% of the rust stains off the paint and almost all the ghosting disappeared. I did not use it to...

When I used to work for Sign-A-Rama back in 1999, we would charge $100/hr for install, $150/hr for a 2 man crew.

are you using an optically clear laminate?

When I asked my vendor about running magnets on the machine, his advice was, the risk of damaging the head is very high and it would be safer to print on to a vinyl and apply it to the magnetic.

I know this is an old thread, but figured I'd toss my hat in the ring if anyone was still curious. I just bought the UCVJ300-160 last July, I'm running the LUS-170 w/White. Let me add this is my first printer and up until recently I have only been using a cutter. So I've been learning the...

You can but it's not good for the adhesive and can pull the clear off when removing years later.

yeah when i cleaned it for the original decals, i didn't notice any white or red, but i didn't use alcohol either, only the Rapid Tac II. Yeah that's something else I'm considering. I have no qualms with him going to paint it, but I need to exhaust my resources first. His issue is he's trying...

LOL not really an option. If he paints it, he won't need me and I don't paint.

So I have a wrap job coming up, but before that my client wanted me to throw on some temp decals until they can get it to me. While doing the temp decals today, I noticed, it had some spots that were super smooth and did not want to stick. The body is a painted fiberglass, this is not a new...

thank you all, I think I may hold off on it for now. I could have gone a few k into it if need be (would rather spend that money on other projects), but if weeks between projects can be a problem with the heads, (which i totally understand) then I'll have to wait. In the meantime, can anyone...

What are some good entry level DTG printers? Obviously we all want the lowest cost but of course reliability plays a factor too. So with that being said, what are some good quality entry level DTG printers? I would like to stay below 1k, but can go up more if need be, however my need at this...

I will use it for box trucks for an overall rough measurement. I did buy it to check it out and it's not too shabby, however I have noticed there are issues when measuring things that aren't square. It will sometimes mark both the short and long side with the same measurement.

I always wondered what vinyl people use on MX stuff. I've had clients ask me about it before, but I've never had any luck with wrap vinyl on the MX plastic so I don't offer it. I have a Mimaki UCJV300-160, would it be able to print on the materials and what are the materials used? Which vendor...

Yeah I have done some vehicle decal work for a few local builder companies, so thinking about sub'ing it to them instead. They at least know more about permits than me.

understood, this does help direct me to the best solutions here. thank you

thanks, I will give them a call then. I do have insurance as I had to have proof of insurance to even get the loan for my new machine. I did learn already that I would need more than 1 permit as well.

Does anyone have experience with getting permits in Baltimore City and County? Up until recently I only sold the sign to the client and installation was on them. I have a client that needs 4 signs installed, all are classified as wall signs I believe but I have never applied for a permit before...

I was in a similar position recently and was looking at the HP 365 Latex but in the end I ended up buying the Mimaki UV print & cut combo since it will save me some space, and be easier on my electric than the latex system. Plus I don't know how much additional moisture warm latex will add, but...

(Incoming pun), well I won't tell the Marines if you don't. What would marine grade vinyl be? I mean you don't wrap boats in the same vinyl we wrap cars in do we? or do we?

From my understanding, renting one can cost more than a new 64" printer. They typically rent them out to movies and relief efforts.