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  1. I'm just a lowly sales guy... but...

    too true! and we have done just this, usually they are overjoyed to have this on there so they can point and say, See what I did! there have been and will continue to be designs from "professional designs" that look like total cr@p, but that is what is supplied so that is what is made then...
  2. I'm just a lowly sales guy... but...

    Since this a completed project, a more relevant question would be is the end customer happy with it? that is your more goal. personally I would like to see more contrast between the text and the background, either use different colors or add a colored border around the text.
  3. Suggestions Illuminated wall poster boxes

    Have a customer looking to get custom sized wall mounted illuminated poster boxes. Similar to what you see on the exterior building walls of movie theaters. Sized 48 x 66 Outdoor grade Lockable Easy to change out content Backlit illuminated. Sent from my SAMSUNG using Tapatalk
  4. Need Help Laminate Turning Brown

    yes all cast prints get matching cast lamination sorry, typed the wrong numbers 3M™ Envision™ Gloss Overlaminate 8048G
  5. Need Help Laminate Turning Brown

    We were having the same issue with 210G lamination last year, spoke with Tim Wright Product Support Specialist with ORAFOL AMERICAS Here is what was their reply was Good afternoon, Thank you for the photos and your printing information. I have seen this before; we call it...
  6. Looking for supplier

    If you are a sign company and are looking for a vendor that offers for wholesale only pricing, then yes there are several Merchant Members here that will be able to fulfill your order. your desired price point is going to vary from each vendor. If you are you an end user, then this forum may...
  7. What would you guys charge for a 3x6 color vinyl print with laminate?

    cal printed vinyl and cal lamination, with installation onto a clean surface is closer to $180. design if needed is extra
  8. Is customer trying to scam me?

    I have seen similar and that looks like the signs were stored / rubbing ink against ink. If they were unhappy it should have been addressed with the first few days. If these issues were then from the beginning they would have seen the issues when they were being initially installed around the...
  9. 3M Price Increase

    we have seen a price increase on private label and Oracal
  10. Your opinion please

    do not alert them, you have same cost regardless of your customer with the easy and number of businesses doing graphic products there will be price shoppers and it is becoming more and more of the driving force. Quality, customer service, abilities be damned
  11. Seeking material recommendation!

    if brand is not important, then start looking at private label materials, they are typically cheaper than brand names BigfishDM should have several suggestions for you
  12. Smoke Breaks...

    is it a safety factor, do you have flammable items where they smoke? are you getting complaints from customers about smoke smells on the products? do they smell like smoke in the shop? get them some fabreeze / oust spray if that is the only break they are taking, sounds like you have good...
  13. Looking to buy Chinese UV Flatbed

    there are several order threads about foreign printers, would suggest searching there. also try contacting artbot he seems to have good luck and know what to look for with foreign printers
  14. Question SW Paint to plotter vinyl color comparison?

    the SW website has the RGB color code, which is 84; 80; 74. What we are trying to do a find a plotter vinyl that is this color, the end user is NOT wanting printed material, they want a solid colored material When we go through the 3M, Oracal, Avery, etc. books we have there is no close...
  15. Question SW Paint to plotter vinyl color comparison?

    upcoming construction project is using SW Paint colors for referencing and want plotter vinyl used that is a match to SW 7048-Urbane Bronze have already crossed referenced the RGB color code, so if there is a way to cross reference plotter vinyl to RGB will also work. Would prefer 3M, but can...
  16. Suggestions How would you approach this?

    Since the stone cannot be used, attach a piece of steel / aluminum to the bench so it extends higher than the bench edge and then attach the sign to the piece extended above the bench. This way still readable even when someone is sitting there
  17. "Warranty" for truck lettering

    agree, Modern Ink Signs is close to ours. We also make sure to list that the cost for removal / installation is NOT covered in the warranty.
  18. "cheap" wrap film

    contact BigfishDM he will have a wide range of price points / options to go over with you
  19. Must Have Accessories?

    the next table we build is either going to be a torsion box or 2x4s that have been jointed and planed then laminated together.
  20. Accidentally designing "offensive" logos...?

    Kerning is also a VERY important part to the layout
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