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  1. Estimate Sign Software, having software issues

    Hello, I own EstiMate Desktop Sign Software that you do estimates in. I am wondering if anyone has this software and can communicate with me about some problems it has when doing estimates. I am experiencing inconsistent pricing by just changing the quantities. I am attempting to find out if it...
  2. Carrying Brackets for Roland XR640 printer. Okay to install on bottom?

    Hello all, I have a Roland XR640 that I need moved up a flight of stairs. I have moved a Roland SC-540ex printer and it had two brackets on the bottom of it that installed two round bars bolted into it to use as handles to lift. 4 people could use the bars and 1 person on each end. The Roland...
  3. Who is responsible for paying for repairs a serviceman created by their own doing?

    I recently had a Roland serviceman come in to repair my printer. It had been dripping black ink out of the head, so I assumed it was the dampener, at least hoping it was. They came and did tests and then assumed it was a print head. They installed the print head and then attempted to start up...
  4. Wrapping a Pillar

    I have a client that wants two pillars wrapped or decorated with graphics from top to bottom. I am hoping someone has had experience wrapping pillars before and can give me some insight on what technique to install the wrap. Pillars are 140" tall and 84" circumference. Would it be best to wrap 3...
  5. Installing Polymetal 2'x3' signs on interior walls using VHB tape 5952

    Does anyone have experience hanging 1/8" polymetal sheets that are 2'x3' on a painted wall, drywall? I haven't used VHB tape on a painted wall before, and just wondering if anyone has had success using VHB tape using Polymetal on a painted drywall wall. I think it can work, if the wall is smooth...
  6. Standoffs for clear acrylic signs

    I have a client requesting acrylic signs that are 39" wide by 51" tall, using 1/4" clear acrylic. They want 4 edge standoffs, one in each corner. Is 4 edge standoffs sufficient to hold this size and thickness of sign to wall without bowing? Would it need any support in the center of the acrylic...
  7. Projecting sign fabrication, what substrate and how to finish edges.

    What is/are the correct fabrication techniques for doing a two sided sign and then finish the edges to make it look like one solid sign, instead of just attaching the two faces to each side of bracket? What is the best substrate and the best way to finish the edges? Attached drawing shows shape...
  8. 3M 1080 Color Wrap Vinyl Questions?

    I am doing a color change wrap for a 2014 Camaro and never have used this type of vinyl before (3M 1080 Black Gloss Metallic). I have only printed and installed using 3M180CV3 and others. After starting the wrap job on the Camaro, I started on the back bumper and after getting finished, I am...
  9. Projecting sign bracket design

    Looking for someone who knows about designing projecting sign brackets. I need some help designing a bracket to hold a two sided sign projecting on a outside brick wall. Sign will be approximately 36x48 wide. I would assume I need to attach to wall on top and bottom and attach sign to bars...
  10. Cut Vinyl Graphics on Vehicle, little pieces coming off of edges, Anybody know why?

    I have installed two vans for a client using cut vinyl. I used a 3M 7125/7175 series cast vinyl. The installation took place in fall of 2010 and both vehicles have the same problem of the edges coming off. I can still see the adhesive on the vehicle in which has attracted dirt. Can anyone tell...
  11. Wincom Digital Inks, WARNING! Cause Problems!

    Just putting out a warning to all people wondering if they should switch to a third party ink such as WINCOM Digital. I purchased ink from Wincom Digital out of Canada for about 9 months. When I first started using them, the ink seemed to work absolutely wonderful. I did have to create all new...
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