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  1. Gerber Edge II color registration issues

    Yep, choke & spread, but it can take some experimenting to find the best settings. Also sometimes I have issues when doing more than a few colors in one print.
  2. Masking tape

    We buy masking tape from an auto paint store which doesn't leave any residue. We use blue or green for installing in interior walls or any surface we are concerned about.
  3. Need Help Applying Heat to Glass

    One of the risks with heat is a pre-existing but invisible crack will expand and become your problem
  4. Need Help Cleaning paint on aluminum trailer

    It needs to be buffed with polish compound Problem is these trailers are often made cheap and you may go thru the yellow.
  5. Scenic Point Sign Hardware?

    fossilgraphics.com
  6. Need Help Applying Heat to Glass

    On really old vinyl I've used a hairdryer, and start from a distance. But it's mostly done with a razor and windex as a lubricant. Of course confirm it's glass, razors can mar polycarbonate.
  7. Understanding Pizza

    only thing I have to understand is the best pizza in the country is a mile from my shop...and now I'm restricted to one slice :banghead:
  8. Painting Alumalite

    If the painter is a body shop, definitely. If it it's a house painter maybe.
  9. Question What makes an illuminated sign cabinet "extruded"

    Extruded means the aluminum squeezed through a "mold" to create the profile. The way we used to make most boxes was by bending .040 sheets on the brake in our shop. Now they're mostly done with purchased extrusions that get cut to size and joined at the corners
  10. Covering vehicle decals with magnet

    Just put the magnets on while on the job site
  11. 12' Tall 8' Wide Post frame sign

    If your area requires permit with engineering stamp you should ask the engineer. If no permits required I always overbuild I'd use at least 6"x6" with 2x4 stringers but would probably switch to steel posts with angle iron top and bottom. Here I'd be a minimum of 3 foot down in concrete. Cables...
  12. Need Help stupid newbie question

    You can create the "design" once but will have to create the four backgrounds separately Then scale the text/icon to fit the background and place it
  13. Need Help Cast vinyl and laminate in small quantity?

    Fellers sells some materials by the yard
  14. Arching Letters in Coreldraw?

    I started with Gerber and still use it for laying out most text. It was designed for signmaking and the tools are much better
  15. How would I go about reinforcing DiBond?

    We have some longer ones, but regular will work for 3mm with a little fussing
  16. How would I go about reinforcing DiBond?

    We use them for realtor signs. We don't do a lot so just drill and hammer/hand set.
  17. Applying Vinyl Graphics to vehicles w/Ceramic Coating on Paint

    I would try something like Prepsol, an automotive wax & silicone remover. We get it from our local auto body supply house.
  18. long lasting print on coroplast

    Seriously? Outdoors? Scratch resistant from ice? Why are you chasing this unicorn?
  19. Suggestions Here's a good one.....................................

    Sorry about that, it was the first one I saw on a search. There are quality ones that work. I used one that the boss bought for fixing his sail in an emergency. They also have heavy duty plastic tabs for sail repair.
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