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  1. Help trying to figure out sign pole footing size.

    how are there no local codes for this?
  2. mirror gold / gold chrome question

    avery sw900 gold chrome
  3. Jeep Grill drawing (CAD)

    get a photo of it and trace it in AI?
  4. Any use of "strokes" or outlines should be for print only.

    haha THIS is every freaking day. A LOT of designers have no clue. Even fresh graduates from Art Institute dont have a clue. Sad AI takes money from these kids, puts them in debt, and they dont even know what outline view is in Illustrator. You know what also gets me is when clients send you...
  5. Is there a good entry level sewing machine for banners?

    cant use banner tape for long term pole pocket banners.
  6. Need wooden frames for Canvas prints

    http://www.stretcherbarwarehouse.com/
  7. Sidewalk sign project

    people still build wooden a-frame signs? signacade? metalcraft industries? if your fabbing it you can always use a piece of flat bar with a hole on one end and a hook on the other end.
  8. Wall Mural Newbie- need help!!

    we pull down the first six inches of the backer from the top and fold back. you will also want to check to see if your panels have stretched or not. stretch is your biggest challenge with wall murals and that depends on the material used and the way you install it.
  9. (DIY) Marrying a Royal Sovereign 1401CLTW and Rear Wind Up Assembly RSWU-1400A

    the lazy butts around here tend to move the laminator with their hips and they usually do a side hip push on the take up reel ends.
  10. 3m 1080 for wrap "and" cut lettering ?

    we do it all the time.
  11. (DIY) Marrying a Royal Sovereign 1401CLTW and Rear Wind Up Assembly RSWU-1400A

    AWESOME!!! MADE IN THE USA. haha. The only thing that worries me is the brackets you used might be a bit thin and can bend outwards dropping the entire roll. Instead of galvanized metal maybe use hardened plate steel. Our RSC1651LSH has the take up reel but the arms are bolted to the body...
  12. 20’ truck wrap pricing question

    3M 1080 the base purple and the white. $2500.00 Cab add in another $1000.00 unless the cab tilts forward you can forget about installing behind the cab. in this case I think the client would be better off going to MAACO and having them paint the truck purple for $500 then you letter it.
  13. What vinyl is this?

    that OP photo looks like cheap non uv lam calendared lam on a print that did not gas out properly. i see them a lot around here. we have so many cheap single bay sign shops around here. when i quote i have to quote both options so i dont get under bid. I have to quote the proper stuff and...
  14. Static Cling

    yup. print in reverse on clear then lam with white.
  15. Vehicle Wrap - Best Squeegee To Use

    My favorite is the geek wraps wet edge suede side wet for installs but the other side teflon is too hard and tends to scratch the vinyl. I like the 3M gold squeegee. On the second side I tape a piece of cotton tee shirt. We buy the bag-O-rags cotton tee scraps so i cut a square and wrap it on...
  16. First wrap - Mercedes Sprinter van.

    sprinters deep recessed areas are the hardest thing to wrap so dont get frustrated. it not easy even for the pros. 3M1080 is the best.
  17. Taping Window perf?

    I recommend you test on a small piece just in case.
  18. Contract regarding PHYSICAL Printed Proofs?

    if it was a random client with a wedding invite = most likely a one time sally client. I would hold you to the contract. keep your money and let you walk as i would not see any possible future orders unless she plans on getting married often. :) if it's one of my long time big time clients =...
  19. Just got asked for Chloroplast.

    around here there are city ordinances that politicians MUST pick up all their signage within 90 days or face stiff fines.
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