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:eek: did this on Friday. had all the tools loaded on Friday as the install was early Monday morning before the heat and the opposite direction of the shop. yeah..... the installer was NOT happy when they realized they left the graphics and still had to come to the shop. which put them...

We make a banner oversized, so it is long enough and tall enough to wrap around. starting and ending on the same side, then lace the top together and if sized right the top lace will also connect the side lace (start & end edge) then lace the bottom so the wind doesn't get into the "upside-down bag"

What type of rivets do you have? most of the time with cast and pop rivets, you cover them with the vinyl. if we have to use paint, just make sure it is the same finish as the vinyl Gloss = Gloss Matte = Matte This will help if there is a slight color shift

+1 about what the intent of the question is. +1 for having the tools/equipment prepped and ready. yes, you will need different tools for vinyl onto glass than stud mounted lettering, but if you have all the tools sorted and organized it is just a matter of collecting and leaving. or in Texas...

Sounds about like a recent project, total PITA Customer ordered vehicle lettering. after 6+ edits for a simple name, #, services on 2 sides of the vehicle. got approval and had a 3-day window for production & install. They then bumped the in-hand date to next day, we agreed. It was a 1 color...

we made our own drying rack, looks a lot like...

BigfishDM Is a MM here and has a great range of products also try Instant One

when proofing we either place a size reference or place the design on the intended surface. ie building wall so they can see the scale

we did this years ago, VERY helpful shows "common" sizes, different types of fonts, and colors all numbers and fonts are 2", again this show them the type of font plays more of a factor than the size

What type of UV printer are you using?

if you are installing in a hot area, the transfer will help, make sure you use the paper version. it is all based on your experience. if you are hesitant, add paper transfer.

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That is always a good indicator and glad to hear they check instead of running as is. If they know, the burden is on them.

are those completed / installation-ready signs? The signs, restroom specifically, look to be in pieces, pending assembly. what guidelines are you following for layout, or is that a service offered by the supplier? you may want to double-check for compliance against...

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if you are rounding the corners, make sure the proofs sent to the customer for approval shows the radius amount and what the sign will look like.

+1 for the high tack material try doing a really strong post-heat and see if it will secure the bond using a lower grade material.

thanks for the product review and for now forcing me to clean my keyboard of coffee Is it anything like being convinced to pee on an electric fence when you were a kid?

you will probably need to look into the flatbed cutters, these tend to by more robust and capable of a wider range of material cutting. Summa Zund Esko there are others, and there several threads here about them

so getting a 60" x 3yd won't work? then saving the drop for another project? does it have to be a wrap film? could you use CAST plotter film? Avery Dennison SC950 Supercast Series comes in 15"w and by the yd. so get a 15" x 3yd.