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  1. Weeding Nightmare!?

    This customer would like this graphic on her store front window. Would I be crazy to print this and try weeding it. I just think it would take a LONG time to weed all that excess vinyl. Does anybody know of alternative to attacking this kind of job? Thanks!
  2. Can anybody find these graphics?

    I have to reproduce the graphics on the side of this truck after it is painted. Does anybody know if there is a place to purchase the design? Vector artwork preferably. I've noticed other vehicles (GMC?) having this same design. Any help on how to get my hands on a file or any advice on how...
  3. Easel back or similar sign holder/stand?

    I have 10 - 6' w x 4' h corplast signs that will be used as POP indoor store displays. I need to use some sort of easel back or stand for these. Is there a way to make something from left over scrap coroplast, card board or similar materials? I am in a time crunch and don't have time to order...
  4. O3951 RA wrap install issue

    SO... I wrapped a large laundry delivery van about a month ago and it had some pretty large concave and convex surfaces. I used 3m Primer 94 on all the areas I think it needed it, and the vinyl has decided to come up in certain areas. Mostly in the crevices in the indent over the convex shape...
  5. Pegboard Skinz/wraps

    Has anyone heard of these? Can they be produced on a Roland and if so where would I get the vinyl from? Otherwise, anybody of a good place to outsource. Thanks! Here is a company I found just by a quick google search. http://www.panel.com/pegboard-skinz-184/
  6. National average wages/pay scale for a sign installer?

    Can anybody tell me what the average wage that a sign production person makes? The work includes running a large format printer, sign production, installation which also includes full wrap vehicle installation among other basic duties as this role in a print shop. This may or may not influence...
  7. How to print quickly on Oracal 3651?

    I have 312 - 2' x 6' prints that I am printing side 2 up on 54" wide 3651. I am using the Oracal 3651 media profile and it takes about 45 mins just to print two. at this rate it will a month to print these!!! Does any body know of a profile that will print and higher speeds yet still produce a...
  8. I need thick caliper Matte paper

    I am looking for a thick matte poster/photo paper for my Roland XC-540. Magic Intellicoat makes a Total Photo M, have not tried it but it is only 6.5 mil. Roland makes a matte paper as well at 7 mil. I need something heavier like 8.5 - 10 mil. I've checked Sihl, Magic, Neschen, Roland with...
  9. First Bus, Partial Wrap

    Here is a job I just completed. I used Oracal 3951RA/290G combo. It had about 500 rivets on it. With the help of a rollepro, I was able to complete this job in just over 5 hours.
  10. Photo Tex not sticking

    I've got interior textured latex painted walls that are curved like a "C". I have installed Photo Tex on both the convex and concave surfaces of these walls. The convex surfaces I have installed the material on are staying just fine. These are 6' x 5' panels. The graphics I have installed on...
  11. 3m vhb 4910?

    I am installing 8 - 3' x 5' 3mm PVC signs to a semi-gloss latex based paint on the interior of a building. Will VHB 4910 (clear, not foam) hold these signs up? Maybe I need some silicone or Urethane caulk to go along with it? Thoughts? Thanks!
  12. Liquid Laminate on Phototex

    I have an upcoming project in which I will be installing about eight 6' x 5' interior wall murals. I have never worked with Phototex, but have heard good things about it so I thought I'd give it a try. I have a few worries I thought I could get some advice on. First, the knowledge I have...
  13. Window perforation laws & regulations

    Is anybody familiar with the laws surrounding the use of vehicle perforation window films? Are there separate laws regarding the difference between 50/50, 60/40, and 70/30 films. I assume laws vary from state to state, but I am not for sure. I thought this would be a good topic to begin as I...
  14. How to feed out media for cutting?

    Does anybody know how to feed about 10 feet of cut vinyl on the Roland SJ Pro III 540? The Users manual has nothing. I want to make sure the media does not walk left or right off the rollers, ending up contour cutting off the side of the media, had it happen before. Would like to feed it out...
  15. 10 mil poster paper for Roland

    I'm looking for a 10 mil poster paper that would have a profile to go along with it for the Roland Soljet Pro III XC-540 printer. Any suggestions would be helpful!!!
  16. Oce' 10 mil poster paper ICC Profile needed!

    Has any body tried printing on Oce' HPSTERSOL 10 mil poster paper on their Roland? I run a Sol Jet Pro lll xc-540. I ordered a whole roll from fellers before looking for an ICC profile. Big mistake! The Oce' website has a profile for the Soljet Pro ll and VersaCamm printers but none for the...
  17. Help with printed contour cut wall graphics

    I've read all the information about this subject that I could find on this site and just have a few specific issues and questions I need help with. Last week I had a job to apply some printed contour cut graphics to an interior painted wall. This graphic is about 90" w x 48" h. I printed on...
  18. Best method for removal of old vinyl?

    I have a job coming up that needs the removal of old graphics. This vinyl appears have have been on for at least 7-10 years. It is baked on and cracking. Any suggestions of the quickest and easiest way to remove? Thanks in advance. Attached are photos.
  19. Application/Tranfer Tape for Vehicle Graphics?

    I'm getting ready to install some graphics onto a flat box truck, no rivets on the sides, a few on the back around hinges.. I have a 13' x 2' panel (see attached thumb, highlighted in green) I would like to install in one piece. I have printed on Oracal 3951RA and used 290 cast overlam...
  20. ICC Profile for 13oz Vyjet on Sol Pro III XC-540

    I'm looking for the profile for 13 oz vyjet banner material for the aforementioned printer. I have been unable to find one anywhere, or even from Fellers where I ordered it. Does anyone use this material on this printer. If so, where do I find the profile for it or one the will work just fine...
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