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  1. Applying Stoneguard

    When you apply clear stoanguard with dawn and water why is there like small areas where it looks like foam got stuck do I just let the sun take care of it or is it permanent
  2. Best vinyl for metal kegs

    I am curious if anyone has any advice for the best type of digital/print vinyl/adhesive to use with metal kegs. Being that kegs sweat I wonder if one vinyl is superior to another.
  3. Suggestions Application tape help

    I am looking for a better application tape that i can roll up and ship that will not separate or have the lines across the print where the tape has kinda bubbles off the print. Right now i just at-65 clear as most everything i do here or local lays flat so that is not an issue. We had a...
  4. Suggestions Customer is asking for specific paint before installing wall material

    I do lot of phototex install. I always test the paint/wall before doing my installation. I tell customer tu use low VOC paint and/or cheap contractor paint. So now I've got this customer that want me do give him a specific brand and model of paint. Since I'm there, I would like to get the best...
  5. Summa F1612 and F2630

    I would be curious to know end user thoughts. Price range? Competition? I do not mean Esko or Zund, More like MCT Digital, Colex, and any others? Best market application? Thank you and have a Happy Thanksgiving
  6. Question Sandblast stencil

    I cut and apply a lot of sandblast stencil to cedar signs so they can be sandblasted and painted, etc. But I have been having a hard time finding an application tape for the stencil that works really well. I started out using regular Conform 4075 RLA paper tape, but that sticks too well. After...
  7. How would you wrap this trailer?

    Hi all, long time listener/first time caller. I searched and searched but did not find so if this is already covered please forgive and redirect me.... The client wants to wrap this trailer with some BIG screws all over it. Can it even be done?! Should I just tell him we need to do some panels...
  8. Looking for a supplier of crystal clear high gloss application tape.

    I'm looking for a supplier of crystal clear application / pre-spacing tape, anywhere in the world. This product has been used by the Japanese motorcycle manufacturers for 10 to 15 years, but it hasn't made it's way into the general sign market (that I can find). It has storage properties that...
  9. VersaWorks Freezing on Application Start

    Just thought I'd let everyone know, if VersaWorks 5.1.1 is hanging on startup (seems to be Win7 86/64 operating systems), it's most likely to do with the fact automatic updates are enabled on application start. Disable the automatic updates or change them to weekly and VersaWorks won't hang...
  10. Android Estimating App

    Hello all, I made myself a rudimentary app for quick, on-the-fly estimates when out and about without my laptop with me a couple years ago. I am now planning on taking that and polishing it up into a nice presentable Android app, and was wondering if there are others out there that would be...
  11. full bleed image panels

    I have a unique problem here. We are having trouble lining up and applying properly when using full bleed prints on a panel. Our panels are all recycled ABS and our prints are all from an hpL26500. The hp shrinks images so we have to compensate by enlarging the image in the rip software...
  12. Can I reuse this print work (photo attached)

    Here is the first project we did for a school board in the outdoors. Due to sheer ignorance we used the following setup: IJ180C with IJ8520 lam on foamboard/foamcore which was pasted on a preexisting metal sheet. The size of this: 3.4ft by 16.5 ft. This was for a 3 year min. outdoor durability...
  13. Application

    Application

    decal application. Drawn in corel draw for your customer reference. Print off and send with decals.
  14. Mary's Orchids 01

    Mary's Orchids 01

    Preparing to apply vinyl lettering and graphics. Everything is positioned using horizontal hinge technique.
  15. Mary's Orchids 02

    Mary's Orchids 02

    Horizontal hinge - dry application - vertical cuts to lower the size of individual letters being applied.
  16. Mary's Orchids 03

    Mary's Orchids 03

    Dry application - horizontal hinge - vertical cuts to lower size of individual applied letters.
  17. Mary's Orchids 04

    Mary's Orchids 04

    Removing transfer paper after dry application.
  18. Mary's Orchids 06

    Mary's Orchids 06

    Applying bottom half of logo using soap and water and a horizontal hinge to set the position.
  19. Mary's Orchids 07

    Mary's Orchids 07

    After a wet application, spray the transfer paper with soappy water to make it easier to remove.
  20. Mary's Orchids 08

    Mary's Orchids 08

    Bottom half of logo applied. After a wet application, rolling over the graphic with a soft roller insures that edges are well adhered.
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