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  1. MDO replacement

    I use a lot of MDO an I’m looking for a replacement that is faster to complete the project. I’m thinking PVC sheets? Is this a good alternative? If not what do you use? Seems like it would be great especially for hanging signs, as it is available in 1/2” , 3/4”, and 1” thicknesses. Just print...
  2. Frosted glass look

    I need some tips/advice please! I have never used this type of vinyl before so I have a few questions. Customer wants their logo on a window with a grey colored frosted glass look. I was think oracal 8810? Does this require any specific blade to cut? What type of transfer tape is best for this...
  3. Wet application?

    What digital print vinyls can you wet apply and which should be never wet applied? Someone told me 2 days ago that you can wet apply all including air egress/raipid air etc? I was under the impression that you couldn't with any and have always done dry applications. Someone posted questions...
  4. Has this happened to anyone?

    Attempting to apply some large graphics on a 15 year old trailer with graphics the customer purchased online, it's 3m digitally printed , it has air release. The problem is when the graphic touches anywhere and needs repositioning (before it's squeegeed) it removes the paint? Any...
  5. Temperatures

    Anyone know the temperature for heating oracal 751 to break the memory? Thanks in advance!
  6. 2008 Chrysler minivan

    If you wrapped a Chrysler town and country/dodge minivan (2008 in this case, but I know there are a few years that are the same) how did you deal with the exterior body side moldings? I have seen them wrapped with the molding removed, but my understanding is that there are at least 2 holes for...
  7. Is this correct?

    So if I'm designing in Illustrator at 1/10 scale and I want to include a raster graphic/photo, crop out the part I want to use, then reduce the size of the raster graphic and up the resolution in Photoshop say to 720 ppi and then place said graphic in illustrator? Place or copy and paste? What...
  8. Trying to learn correctly before I run into problems!

    I am still relatively new to large format printing, so any help would be greatly appreciated! First question is would there be any issues with printing with registration marks, 2 coats of clear shield liquid laminate, and then placing back in the printer/cutter to cut? I know this is done with...
  9. Ups Yes Or No?

    What everyone's thoughts on a UPS, uninterrupted power supply, if you have one, how many watts and how long will it run your printer? What happens if the power goes out while printing? What do you do?
  10. Help Please!

    Need help with backlit sign please! Sign faces are already there and they are white. What's the difference between overprint, double strike, and double print? Using versaworks rip btw. Can someone give me some vinyl recommendations for this project also? I've never done a backlit sign before...
  11. Help please!

    So I have never done any wraps nor have I made the jump to digital printing. I've always have done cut vinyl only. I use AI and cutting master 3 with my graphtec cutter. Never had a job like this one though. The vehicle is a 2008 Chrysler town and country ( mini van ). I need to know the best...
  12. Yoga logo

    I was given this drawing as direction. Client told me a sign guy in her local area drew this up for them. This is my version. I'm not sure about the fonts, they look good but I might look for something else. The middle pic is mine.
  13. This is what I'm working on now, thoughts?

    Nature was the subject I was given!
  14. Today's project

    Needs work still! Thoughts?
  15. Old vs. new

    Customer wanted an updated look! What do you all think? She didn't want it changed much but wanted the tag line gone! New is on the left!
  16. Thoughts?

    Still needs further refining, but it's a start!
  17. Mdo

    I recently picked up a sheet of single sided MDO for free! I have always ordered it finished both sides, needed or not! So my question is what you do, if you have to do anything to the back side? Can it be painted? Thanks!
  18. Pros and cons!

    From my research this seems like an awesome machine, DC 5! I'm ready to buy, but thought I would check here first! Would be using for mainly vehicle wraps! Thanks in advance!
  19. Font help please!

    Thanks in advance!
  20. Sign I just did!

    Painted MDO sign, routed edges, with cut vinyl.
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