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  1. Opinion Overkill for this 4x8 sign?

    Good morning, Our client wants us to build another sign in addition to this one that we didn't make. The face there was aluminum 0.63; also as you can see the welds did not hold up very well. I'm thinking doing a thicker face, like 10mm alumalite and doing just a top and bottom reinforcement...
  2. Question Ribbon type that can be overlaid with vinyl

    Hi, I'm trying to put vinyl on a ribbon. The vinyl is not sticking to the ribbon we were handed, which has a kind of plasticky look but it's some kind of fabric. I'm going to try with a polyester ribbon sample I bought next, but in the meantime, what may have worked for you? Changing the vinyl...
  3. Pantone 285C vinyl

    Hi there, I bought a whole bunch of Avery HP750-626 , also called French Blue, which is SUPPOSSED to match Pantone 285C. It may not pass muster, as it is lighter than the Pantone. We'll see with the client, as us signmakers are sometimes pickier. Any of you used this as 285C? Any other...
  4. Need Help HP 365 Service Manual

    Needing a copy or access to the Service Manual, as we’ll have to change a part that’s quite hidden. Thank you!
  5. HP 365 not rewinding the spindle

    Hi! Having an issue when loading the 365, hopefully nothing broke... Just to make sure, I tried 2 different substrates, but it's showing "Roll direction not detected. Ensure substrate is tight on the roll and entry". I have had that message before, but easily fixed by manually winding or because...
  6. Install of acm on enameled steel

    We're installing acm boards on top of some warped and very hard enameled steel boxes. The warp is the least of our worries as the client recognizes they are far from perfect. Tried drilling with self tappers, pre-drilling, etc. Barely a dent on that stuff. Plan B: glue them on and keep them...
  7. Suggestions Ideas for mounting printed acm to plywood?

    Hi, I have a project with 5 approx. 4'x8' acm vertical panels depicting a mural. Will be uv printed and laminated, and the client was kind enough to cover the studs with 1/2" exterior plywood (this is an wall that has open framing on the other exterior and not visible side) to make everything...
  8. Removing encoder reader on Epilog 24EX

    Hi there, I recently bought an old Epilog 24EX, and am new to laser engraving. We have run a couple of tests, and generally successful, but now started doing a couple of horizontal lines in the raster (at the same y area for different files, file attached) and thought to look inside/under the...
  9. HP 364 losing color at end of print

    Hi fellow HP'ers, I'm having an issue with my HP 365, that I did not have before since my 26500 (which was the main reason we had to change over). So, since this is a material I use very frequently (Substance 2755 gloss), I did a few tweaks per HP instructions such as increase the optimizer...
  10. Ultra wide poster type print

    Hi, I know some of you have very wide printers. I have a client needing a one piece print about 85"x145" in a matte type finish (prefer laminated with matte lam, or the material itself, is protected). I'm thinking something in the semi-rigid film category, nothing with texture, has to be a...
  11. Olive LED out of business?

    Hi, was wondering anyone know what happened to OLIVE LED, their website is down. We bought a few items from them, not the fanciest, but those have been running well without interruptions. Thanks.
  12. Need Help Almost identical to Americana Extra Bold

    But difference is that the bottom of the R has a bit of convexity, a la Garamond, and the W points are more rounded. Anyone know what it is, please? Nevermind, I saw another version without the convex bottoms, so I'm going with the Americana XB. Thanks.
  13. Clear Shield on UV prints

    Hi, I'm doing a test of Clear Shield Select (the new version of Clear Shield) on UV prints on aluminum. Question is about application - tried 2 different paint rollers: the foam one produced a lot of pinpoint bubbles and a nap one less but still some (did not shake it but stir it). Would like to...
  14. Help please! Paper stuck to back of wrap, and now not sticking

    I thought it was backing paper and used it as backing to trim, it stuck real good to the back of a part of a long piece of material. I don't think I have enough to do a reprint, and would prefer not to do a patch on the most noticeable part of this job. Washed it with lots of water, scrubbed it...
  15. Suggestions Looking for satin / luster look adhesive material

    I am tasked with redoing some panels that have been overlaid with some adhesive material with a luster look, similar to a photo paper, but adhesive. Not sure if we will be able to find out what was used originally, so looking for suggestions / alternatives. The backing on the original material...
  16. Need Help Font detective pretty please

    Classic question, (and they need the banner for tomorrow): do you have a vector file, an ai, a pdf, etc. Of course, not a clue what I'm talking about and, so and so had it ordered online (the logo). So, after going down my whole font list, I humbly ask for one of your enlightened souls to give...
  17. How to wrap slick area of bus?

    We need to do a partial flat wrap on a bus that has a 10” approx lightly textured stone guard border on the bottom edge where part of the wrap should go. It seems to be siliconized or some other slick material and it doesn’t seem like any adhesive material would stay on. Any of you encountered...
  18. Want to apply wrap on truck stone guard border (siliconized maybe?)

    We need to do a partial flat wrap on a bus that has a 10” approx lightly textured stone guard border on the bottom edge where part of the wrap should go. It seems to be siliconized or some other slick material and it doesn’t seem like any adhesive material would stay on. Any of you encountered...
  19. Looking for a dirt bike type wrap & maybe install in Tulsa area

    Hi, My client is needing a Polaris RZR 4X4 wrapped with the heavy duty stuff like dirt bikes. I prefer not to buy rolls etc. and either can buy the finished panels from one of you or maybe refer you the client if you are in the Tulsa, OK area. Thanks.
  20. Instant One Media Polymeric set for Flat Sided Vehicle?

    Hi, Anyone with experience in this media, polymeric vinyl with the polymeric laminate? The price is unbeatable, and even lower today, seems like they may be liquidating their stock. I have a long bus to wrap, totally flat, no rivets, etc. but do have a long strip on the bottoms. Appreciate...
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