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  1. Vinyl, stencil or freehand these signs?

    Hi All, I've been working on some 6"x4" ceramic blanks that are going onto bedroom doors in an inn. My first attempt was to use die-cut vinyl, apply direct to ceramic and then clear coat it with mod podge spray lacquer. We may have applied the coats to thick, but as the pictures (hopefully)...
  2. Question Gerber Edge II Printing Problem

    Hey all, I haven't been on here for a while but I am back because I have a small problem with my Gerber Edge II and it's printing. I will attach pictures below, but my problem is my Edge II isn't printing very well, say I were to print a test strip that takes up the whole print head, looking...
  3. Need to resurrect old sign business and upgrade all equipment

    Hey all! I want to resurrect our outdated sign company that we had to shut down 3 years ago. I clearly need to upgrade from an old Gerber Edge and Envision plotter to LFD printer plotter (40-60") and have no idea where to start. I have a budget of around $15-20,000. Software is Gerber Omega 5...
  4. Need Help Loading an HP Latex 370 with calender vinyl

    When loading outdoor calendered vinyl in the HP Latex 370 it asks for the subtrate category and media group/name. Does anyone know what the media group and name would be for this? I'd appreciate the help. UPDATE: I figured it out
  5. need a super vivid mirror chrome vinyl

    anyone know where I can get a super vivid mirror chrome vinyl? I have used many brands over the years and have yet to come across a perfect mirror chrome look. It always has the simple ripple look because of the adhesive. And always has a dull finish (if you know what I mean) It is for boat...
  6. Need Help Profile Settings for Roland BN-20

    Please help! So I got the Orajet 3651 glossy and I'm trying to print something with the BN-20, but the print comes up with lines like this(See attached image). I believe the cause for this is the profile settings. I have searched the available profiles of Roland on their website, but the Orajet...
  7. Huge Mistake, vinyl on paint

    Whelp, I've been lurking these boards for over three years now. I figured my first post should be one of meaning. Well.. now it is. And I'm hoping one of you might be able to assist me with my own muck up. I work in a small sign shop and I'm trying to help a woman with a 8' x 4' metal sign she...
  8. Need Help Orajet 3651 or Greenstar for car stickers

    Newbie questions here. So, I'm having trouble deciding whether to get the Orajet 3651 calendered vinyl or the Greenstar 3.5mil calendered vinyl for my Roland BN-20. My questions are: What is the best vinyl for car stickers? Which is more durable and higher quality in your opinion? Does the...
  9. Good method for cutting (slitting) whole rolls/logs of vinyl?

    As everyone else has alread pointed out, there appears to be shortages on different types of vinyl across the board! And as such, I had to resort to buying a 60" roll of some vinyl that I needed to complete an important job. I bought a 60" roll with the intentions of cutting it in half and...
  10. Need Help Plotting on a mimaki CJV 150

    Hi guys new here i just started operating my mimaki cjv 150 about a month or so ago and I've been cutting cast vinyl not printable digital vinyl as I don't have a plotter big enough to do the current work I'm doing. im not sure if im supposed to be doing this but anyway to the topic. I've been...
  11. Question Van Side graphics

    Hi Guys I have been signwriting cars, vans, trucks and trailers for over 6 years now. I have built up quite a collection of decals and stripes but was wondering if there is a CD out there for side stripes and campervan decals that any of you would recommend, I know that on Ebay and such places...
  12. Reflective Sticker Vinyl 30"

    Aloha, I'm looking for a good reflective metallic vinyl for stickers in a 30" roll. I use Oracal 3164 RA for my normal stickers. Thick backing is preferable. Thanks.
  13. Need Help Stretching Problem Vinyl Laminate

    SO we roll to roll print vinyl on a roland vsi540 then we laminate it with a roller laminator to give the magnet a certain look. we've noticed that during the lamination process the image stretches. usually this isn't a problem BUT since we're using a colex CNC and have registration marks. they...
  14. 3 Handy Roll Length Calculators for your Phone

    Calculate the length of a roll of vinyl or sign material by: Measuring the roll and the thickness of the vinyl Measuring the roll against a full roll's diameter Measuring the weight of a partial roll against a full roll All 3 vinyl roll length calculators can be found here...
  15. Question Anyone know anything about "Inozetek" vinyl?

    Hey crew, we've been asked a few times about ordering in Inozotek vinyl for a vehicle wrap, but we can't find too much info about it online aside from a few reviews about the gloss finish and colours. We're in Canada so it's foolish expensive to get, and we don't do a lot of full wraps like...
  16. OH Experienced Vinyl Applicator NEEDED! CLEVELAND OHIO

    We're looking for a full-time EXPERIENCED vinyl applicator to join our team. Here at Bnext we create a wide array of commercial signage. We are in need of an individual who is capable of carrying out multiple tasks. Including, but not limited to: The use of X-Acto knives, squeegees, rulers, and...
  17. Need Help Printing Reflective Aluminum Signs

    Hello, I need Reflective Aluminum Signs with various designs that have many colors in them. As I talked with some sign-making companies, they told me that the reflective vinyl has some standard colors. Is there a way to print other colored reflective vinyl? Thank you in advance.
  18. Need Help How to install a window cling with the adhesive on the color/graphic side.

    A client of mine is asking to print some text that matches their existing logo cling. The current vinyl is installed on the inside of the restaurant window. Question - Any idea what material was used in the attached image? - I currently use vinyl like 3M 40C. How would I print a frosted texture...
  19. Question Alternatives to Avery 2611 (Wall Vinyl)

    Recently, we've been getting a lot of re-dos for Avery 2611 wall vinyl. We've used the correct profile, tested the walls, let offgass for 72 hours (or often more) and done our cutting and installation and moved on, only to have a client return in 3 months because it's starting to curl or fail. I...
  20. What kind of vinyl this could be?

    Hi, I ordered 3M cast IJ180 graphics from a big wholesale vendor and they sent me graphics with different backing I'm used getting. When I called them they said it is IJ180 but I suspect it is not. Take a look at the backing image and let me know what you think.
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