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  1. UV Transfers Onto Wood With PET Film

    Our shop has a UCJV300 and we are trying to master a method of heat transfer onto wood. The image is printed onto a PET film, and then an adhesive layer is screen printed onto the back. The image can then be heat-transfered onto wood and the PET film peeled away. We have had great success with...
  2. glossy paper printing - keep glossiness intact

    Hello all, Hope to get some feedback on the latest issue we experienced. Currently we're printing our customers' products on 70# litho sheet - works great. However, our customer wants to offer these products now with a gloss finish. We purchased glossy paper (recommended for uv flatbeds), looks...
  3. Question versaworks print white and gloss in one pass

    On the lef-200 i want to print white-image-gloss in one pass. Can this be done simultaneously ?
  4. Discussion RE: Vivid Boss Premium Brand Gloss Laminate Problems? Shrinkage? Anybody else?

    Hi all, Just a quick question regarding Vivid's Boss Premium Brand laminating film. Has anybody else in signage industry experienced any problems with the Boss Premium Gloss laminate & shrinkage when outdoors? Its a 3 year outdoor laminate so we didn't expect it to last any longer than 3...
  5. Which Grommets?

    I'm looking at getting another batch of self piercing #2 grommets. The first batch I got worked pretty well until I got my latest roll of gloss 13 oz banner material (Arlon DPF 313) and it doesn't want to seem to punch through three layers on the corners. I'm wondering if it's because I...
  6. 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...
  7. Large Sign

    I have a customer who wants a large sign put up. It's about 30x8'. I was planning on using a 5 year gloss vinyl and laminating. It will be a billboard on the side of a barn. I've never done anywhere near this size before. It will be put on a poly board that's mounted. I'm quoting it for full...
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