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I have to cut some 2.5" letters out of 12mm PVC. Not a big deal but painting them afterwards is a pain. I always play with the idea of just putting viny/paint on the face and leaving the edge black or white, but I never do it. I did some searching around today and it seems like all the big...

Hello from sweden! (Sorry for bad English) We have some problem when we are routing aluminium sheets with full bleed print. The flatbed we use is Oce 550xt and 360GT both with 257ink. We use aluminium sheets with white 0500 paint. aluminium thickness is 1.5mm 1mm and 0.7mm Router Multicam...

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...

I'm needing a pattern / vector file to cut paint protection for forward facing surfaces on a 2006 Mercedes Benz C230 Sport. PatternWorx does not offer one. They have one for the C55 AMG but I'm told it is not a close match. Does anyone know of any other source for patterns?

I have a customer that would like white reflective letters on a blue/green non-reflective background. This will be for both 2ft x 4ft signs (planning on MDO substrate) and 18in x 24in yard-type signs (substrate TBD, probably alumalite?). Trick is they will be up for 4 weeks a year but they would...

Has anyone else tried this site for downloading patterns for paint protection films?

Hey Everyone, I opened my door today and did not realize how close I was to the cement pillar. In the end it looks like I ripped the vinyl they use on the window frame. It is very small and not worried about the white underneath as that is the paint on my car rather than the frame. All...

We have a CET hybrid printer. We went with straight cmyk, no white. No regrets there 'cause we would never use it. (And if that changes we can always add the white ink later since it's field upgradeable). But, having said that, I'm wanting to produce a sign using some old wood. It's for us...

I recently had a client wanting graphics on their large metal delivery doors in the back of the building. The client sent a picture and I didn't think much of it as these metal doors are usually powder coated and vinly adheres well. I thought it would go smoothly. When I arrived for the install...

I printed a full wall mural with Avery Canvas permanent adheasive. Installed on wall texture to manufacture suggestions and cleaned. Wall paint out gassed prior to install. Everything stuck perfect with of 5 full panels installed. Got a text a week later saying the corner panel is coming...

Matthews says catalyst only last 2 weeks after opening. Does anyone have experience using an open can of catalyst longer?

Hello i have a sign to do for a customer that wants a navy aluminum sign. I can get a white base and other blue bases but im trying figure out what is the best way to do it i.e. Wrap it with navy vehicle wrap or buy the paint for aluminum? Any one done this before? thank you

Hello, I have an issue related to Matthews gloss clear coat that I need advice on. We painted a product with Benjamin Moore paint (requested by client) and then clear-coated with MAP. Once delivered, we noticed impressions on the product made from the bubble-wrap. Obviously it wasn't fully...

Hello! We are painting some 1/4" acrylic sign blanks and letters. We were told to use a special latex acrylic paint and primer from Sherwin Williams. From what I remember, I always had used a oil base paint. Can anyone myth bust or recommend what to use with painting and priming acrylic letters...

Hey everyone, I have very little experience in the area of hand painted signs. We've been requested to paint the attached graphic on a separate 4200 gallon septic truck tank. A friend in the industry will be painting this for me, but I'm not sure how much to charge the customer. It will be both...

Hey guys this will be my first big sign. I have a customer that owns a salon and she is wanting 2 4x8 signs. I am trying to figure out what material to use. I need the background to be colored probably black. I can get sheet metal but i would have to paint the metal and get the oily residue off...

Hi all, I have a question about exterior substrate to use. I have to paint the body to match existing trim then a black border. Then need to mount plastic formed letters to substrate.. Finally mount to block wall. Customer requested sign to be about an inch off wall. Discussed 1 inch tubing...

First, thank you for this forum! It's awesome! I do not run a sign business. I am a student in a graphic design program but my roots are in drawing & painting. I have been painting indoor murals for friends & family for years just as a hobby. I have been asked to paint an outdoor mural on a...

Good afternoon All, I have a client who brought an antique wood sign with gold-painted v-routed lettering. The gold looks nice and old. We have been challenged with repainting the REST of the sign to spruce it up, leaving the routed, gold lettering alone. We rolled the sign lightly with...

I've got a request from a customer to apply vinyl to their old sign base. My only concern is that the paint is chalky (leaves a powder on your hands). I've tried scrubbing it pretty well before applying and I just seem to be getting more powder from it. Does anyone have any recommendations for...