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  1. Need Help Purchasing new Printer

    Hey Guys and Gals, Currently have an SC-540 PRO II. We've got a few heads that are going to need replacing soon. Rather then do this we've been looking at new printers from our supplier here in canada. All Graphics Supplies. Would love to pick up a VS-540i. However the prices' are still...
  2. Do you really need a phone # on your sign?

    Just updated my local. Town is about 5000 people, small shops. There's one other pizza place in town (out of 5) that has a phone number on their sign. Even if you're driving in your car past the store by the time you realize that yes indeed I would like pizza for supper you're to far away to...
  3. Do you really need a phone # on your sign?

    Local pizza place changed their name, I created a new logo. Including new sign. Artwork was approved and sign has been installed. I left out the phone number on the sign because to me it makes no sense to have it. Now the client has returned stating they want the number on there. Obviously...
  4. Gilding: NEWBIE

    Admin you can lock this whenever you want. I've received enough info. Take it to PM guys. /thread
  5. Gilding: NEWBIE

    Hey Adrian, Thanks for the info, I'm located in NB so I will check the local HH. I do like your method and also with regards to the primer. I found the fresh start didn't build that well and thus created a pretty ****ty surface for the gold to stick too. Cheers g
  6. Gilding: NEWBIE

    Using BM Fresh Start primer, BM Black Latex Exterior Paint, 1 Shot Imitation Metallic Gold, Rolco Quick Dry Size, and Giusto Manetti 24k Gold Leaf (Beating). So I get the sizing down, let it tac up for about 2 hours, then take the forms of leaf and push them into the letters until evenly...
  7. Gilding: NEWBIE

    Hey Guys/Gals Started to practice some gildings on an old sign blank we had kicking around the shop. The letters are V-carved and the material is HDU. I've primed, painted the surface as well as using 1 shot gold on the letters behind the gold leaf. Question is the gold leaf is going down...
  8. Alignment Issue? Inconsistent Banding.

    The media if feeding perfect. I'll double check the carriage.
  9. Alignment Issue? Inconsistent Banding.

    anyone?
  10. Alignment Issue? Inconsistent Banding.

    Hey All, Working with an ancient Pro II thats about to be sent to the curb... 4/6 heads are crud, colour matching is a joke.. yada yada. Anyway, I have an issue with banding and also color fade. When I send a job through the color on the left hand side of the material is always darker and...
  11. Artwork Copyright Question

    I usually do a password protected PDF. I find it more appealing then something low res / jpeg. I never thought about watermarking the artwork as well. I would thing asking for money up front would drive people away, no?
  12. Artwork Copyright Question

    Hey All, I've been working with a client in a neighbouring city with regards to some reverse channel letters. They mentioned that they would be going to another sign company to get another price. Seems ok. So, I send along the concept that I created and they seemed to like it. (I actually...
  13. Van Wrap Application Only

    you asking a question like that tells me you most likely shouldn't be doing a wrap in the first place..
  14. CNC N00B: Help Needed

    Where would you suggest ordering these from?
  15. CNC N00B: Help Needed

    Thanks for the suggestion!
  16. CNC N00B: Help Needed

    The product with color combo I want only comes in 3mm. I need something that's a 6mm or higher (1/4"). I think the clear acrylic looks higher end.
  17. CNC N00B: Help Needed

    Hey Guys/Gals, The company I work for just purchased a CNC table. I've been working the past few days getting it up and running and teaching myself how to use ArtCam (i've had experience with vectric software before) So I do have a bit of knowledge with the whole thing. So far I've cut a...
  18. Acrylic Dimensional Letter - Removal

    Regular VHB, I'll try the piano wire deal. I like it. Thanks g
  19. Acrylic Dimensional Letter - Removal

    Hey Guys/Gals Anybody have suggestion on how to remove acrylic letters from a wall(paint/drywall)? They have been double faced taped on. Figured I would just heat them up and use a putty knife. The paint is thinner stuff not thicker foam. I advised the client they would most likely have to...
  20. White coming out as Yellow (JPEG)

    tried both things and it didn't seem to change the output
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