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  1. How is 3M 680cr compared to 180 for installation?

    Planning to test wrapping city buses with reflective prints. How does 680cr compare to 180 for both installation and removal. It is the removal that I am concerned about.....shall never ever forget the pains of removing standard reflective off police cars.
  2. Size issues between vinyl and perf

    What would be some common reasons for window perf to be printed shorter than the vinyl its supposed to match? I wrap city buses full time. We switched print suppliers. New printer is having difficulty printing IJ180 and perf to be identical sizes. The window perf is consistently shorter in...
  3. Looking for alternative bus wrap film.

    Currently using 3M IJ180. Been using 180 for several years. Looking for options that install with the same ease, but easier to remove. MUST be 3M. MUST handle hundreds of rivets. MUST withstand snow salt degreasers, etc, thats mostly lam dependent thought. Tried a 3500 product but...
  4. Bus ad styrene, what to do with after?

    2000lbs of styrene king and tail ads in the landfill every 6 months. Some scavenged and used for shop/diy projects. Way to dirty to be printed on backside, as tried many times. Cannot find any recyclers who will take the stuff around here. Not even the used tire melter/shredder guys. Any...
  5. Hello from a bus wrapper in Saskatoon, Sask, Canada

    After trolling for many years, why not introduce eh. Vern from Saskatoon, Sask Canada. Full time city bus wrap and advertising installer. I work for Rawlco Transit as the City Transit advertising installer. Worked for a local sign shop Abacus Signs in Saskatoon for many years. Developed...
  6. Really stupid question, Boss argument after I say NO WAY.

    Don't worry, just asking as I personally would never do it. Stupid salespeople whispers in my head at this request lol. Questions: Is it even LEGAL to perf the inside of a vehicle window? and has anyone seen or done it? Story: Salesperson has a request to wrap the inside of a city bus. Could...
  7. City Bus Wrap Vid

    Decided to drag the camcorder along on this one. Enjoy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYXd2zSQTQ0
  8. Bernsomatic flame spreader?

    Anyone use a torch flame difuser like this http://www.bernzomatic.com/PRODUCTS/SOLDERANDACCESSORIES/ACCESSORIES/tabid/283/ctl/Detail/mid/1275/xmid/6973/xmfid/3/Default.aspx I use my portable torch to remove city transit wraps. Works ok, just a little to concentrated flame I think. I was...
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