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  1. HP Printer not printing colors the same as a couple months ago

    Is it the same material? where were the samples kept? if exposed to light it will fade. Did you export using the same file type / settings?
  2. How do you measure the exact size of a sign that is high up in the air?

    if the sign is wall.mounted to a known size (brick, cinderblock, etc.) use that for a reference. otherwise https://signs101.com/threads/measurement-app.140592/#post-1407815 https://signs101.com/threads/spike-measuring-device.132540/
  3. Retractable banners

    FYI a 2 sided retractable banner has 2 banners, one on each side of the vertical pole. So there will be no issue on visibility
  4. Recommendation for application tape for vinyl lettering

    we use 2 different tapes depending on the situation Transfer Rite Clear Medium Tack 1310 Ultra Clear RTape High Tack Conform 4075RLA Application Tape
  5. Pre-made Parking Lot signs - Who's the best source?

    https://www.cpcsigns.com/ that is absurdly low, I would really be questioning the authenticity of the reflective material my guess, buying in bulk from China price is low enough that it can be done,
  6. Suggestions Better inexpensive overlaminate

    contact BigfishDM InstantOneMedia Or any other of the Merchant Members
  7. Dealing with Removals

    Charge by the hour (shop rate) + material used. If you have done removals before you can "guess". After it has started, update the customer and tell them if it will be more than the guess. ALWAYS have a waiver signed, even if you did the installation and know the material used.
  8. What in the world?

    did you do anything else besides writing your name? if the check is deposited or cashed, the money would come from his account. guessing he wanted a receipt for the transaction for taxes?
  9. Feedback on Layout

    also, the URL addresses are different on between the signs. I would make the "tree" the max size of the sign and then watermark it. so it is there, but not distracting from the name of the company and allows the company and URL to be bigger less is more and most people will google the company...
  10. Aluminum Banner/Poster hanging brackets

    http://www.lindsignspring.com/signspring-on-premise https://www.signcomp.com/media/201203230403-WMT2090.pdf
  11. Just In Product examples/situaions where you WOULDN'T need lamination

    Exactly!!! We do this and it has made all the difference. The customers have the option and they can decide what is best by price and the longevity. We do show them the difference and what they can expect.
  12. Suggestions Retractable Banner W/ Hard Case

    The hard cases are needed for shipping and also for checked luggage with flights
  13. How do you structure your pricing for vehicle magnets?

    Pricing IMO is a balance of comparing online prices (Vista Print, BuildASign, etc.) to what you can get local customers to spend. Also, take into account what other local shops are selling their products for. The above pints are done AFTER you establish what your operating cost is and the TOTAL...
  14. Question Where do you buy your pre-printed stock signs?

    most substrate suppliers sell premade signs you can also get completed since from one of the MM here without more information about the type of sign you are making, hard to make suggestions beyond a broad stroke
  15. Need help choosing mig welder

    we have tried a MIG with the spool gun on a miller and had issues, inconsistent feed rate, too hot, required too thick of material, etc. you need to look at a TIG welder or a spot welder. for thinner material, especially Aluminum
  16. Affordable, pvc-free adhesive media for short term signage?

    contact BigfishDM
  17. best flatbed for fine art printing

    your budget is going to be needed before suggestions start getting tossed around. also would suggest contacting local vendors and getting print samples Firesprint seems to like their new flatbed https://signs101.com/threads/just-installed-our-new-durst-rho-p10-250-hs-plus.151172/#post-1413337
  18. Shop layouts

    will you be using the laminator application to the substrate? If so remember to allocate for the infeed and the outfeed. keep as much on casters as possible. you won't have a vehicle in the bay 24/7 so when no installing you can spread out. make your application table the same height as your...
  19. How to turn adhered gloss laminate into matte or satin?

    Exactly, If this post is related to your other post about the end customer noticing glue residue, I'm willing to bet they would notice a layered edge https://signs101.com/threads/remove-adhesive-residue-from-shrinking-wall-wrap.151251/
  20. How to turn adhered gloss laminate into matte or satin?

    as long as they are not close enough to see/feel the overlap, this option
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