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  1. Brushed aluminum sign a good idea?

    Hey there, For an appartment complex, the client would like to replace the signage in the parking around the buildings (phases 1 & 2). So lots of directional signs to be placed. They would like the signage style to match the interior signs, which is made of brushed aluminum alupanel (or...
  2. Clear vinyl over steel

    Hello there, in an old warehouse building converted into loft offices, they want to put graphics over the columns which are covered with metal plates. It is basically old steel with a clearcoat over it. They want to have a lot of small text in white, so they ask us to test with different clear...
  3. Anyone in Canada owns a DTS (direct to substrate) printer ??

    Looking to outsource some color printing on plaques and awards in small but repeat quantities. Pls PM if you do, thanks.
  4. Brushed metal film without "orange peel" look

    Hello Does anyone know of a replacement for brushed metal polyester film such as Oracal 352, that won't have that orange peel bumpiness once applied ?? Also, it needs to be printable. thanks!!
  5. Cedar sign finishing for natural look

    Hello guys What would you use for a durable natural finish on a 48x36" cedar sign. The cedar panel is 1.75" thick. This is for the background only. The text and graphics will be made in aluminum and acrylic. thanks!
  6. Cedar sandblasting 101, test gone bad

    Hello guys, we went to the local machine shop yesterday with a piece of cedar to test if they could help us with the sandblasting. I put a sandblast mask over a piece of red cedar plank and hand -cut some random shapes. They tried sandblasting it at 100psi with the beads they are using for...
  7. Lighting from ground ?

    Hi guys, I am looking for tips on selecting lamps for illuminating a 6' (wide) x 4' (tall) sign that will be installed just above ground. It's for a condo building. I would install the lamps on the ground, just in front of it. Where to get these ? what is the appropriate power needed ? can...
  8. Giant ice cream cone

    Hi, I'm looking for a cheap way to make a 3D ice cream cone measuring 4' high. It's the kind with the wafle cone and hard ice cream. I can have a large styrofoam ball to start, but not sure how to go about the rest.. It will go outside during summer, will not be illuminated. Anyone has ideas...
  9. Installing alucobond on brick

    This may sound like a rookie question, but I really don't want a sign falling on someone's head. I will be cnc routing the 3-part white sign on the top of the building. I think the best way to install it is horizontal 2x2 aluminum angles on the wall, matched with other ones on the back of the...
  10. Accepting credit cards ?

    I'm looking at getting a credit card terminal. I am thinking of it as a way to get paid fast by first time customers, for small jobs, or for deposits on a large job. I usually ask for payment upon delivery/installation for new clients, but sometimes they don't have a check ready and say they'll...
  11. Protecting small vector cut letters

    Hi guys, I am preparing aluminum parking signs using vector cut graphics. Each has a logo on it containing very small letters (.25 wide x 0.4 high ). What do you recommend I do to protect the smaller text ? I heard there is a spray-on clearcoat that goes over vinyl graphics for that purpose...
  12. Repairing clear acrylic ?

    Hi guys, Is there a way to repair a chip in a clear acrylic piece so it "disappears" ? I was thinking a something like the UV setting resin that is used in windshield repairs..
  13. Need advice :cutting a 2'' sphere intwo

    Heu guys, I have 2" acrylic spheres that I need to cut in 2 halves to convert them in cabochons(will become dots on I's). I bought balls because they were 1/4 the price of cabochons, plus I get 2.... only thing is I have to cut them nicely. I have a sawbench with a decent blade, but no...
  14. Removing a sign : what about the holes ?

    Hello all, This sign must be taken down. It still looks OK but the logo has changed... The new sign will be put somewhere else, so I will have to deal with about 200 holes in the siding... What could be done to fix the wall after that ?? I was thinking of installing a color-matched red...
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