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  1. Need Help Applying vinyl logos to fluted glass doors

    Hey everyone, I have a big client of ours that wants to add tenant logos to fluted glass doors (see attached pic). I haven't went to check them out yet, but I'm pretty sure both sides are fluted. Anyone ever attempted to letter these with vinyl? Curious what everyone thinks or if you have any...
  2. Discussion Where does one draw the line between graphics and a wrap?

    We've got a regular customer, which is a small local cable company, that wants us to do some new print and cut graphics on a couple of new vans. Well, they wanted partial wraps at first and I just threw together a rough wrap concept design (the design with the full-color family image) and gave...
  3. FireSprint.com

    FireSprint.com

    FireSprint is a wholesale screen and digital sign printer for the trade. We offer high-quality coroplast, foam board, aluminum, ACM, vinyl and more. Services We Offer: Graphic UV Screen Printing (48x36" maximum) Digital UV Flatbed Printing Rigid Substrates up to 8ft x 10ft or longer Digital...
  4. Need Help Cutting after print need advice!

    I've attached a screenshot of a job we are working on each different color is a varying opacity of white. We are having to print and take to our plotter and cut the file after the print is complete our issue is the architect wants it contour cut right up against the design which is almost...
  5. Wanted Graphics Installer Needed in Utah!

    RISE Exhibits is growing faster than we imagined and we are now looking for an experienced graphics installer! We specialize in trade show exhibits and environments. We are currently only doing flat wall surfaces but hope to spread our wings in the vehicle wrap industry in the future. Our...
  6. Need Help Print quality issues with General Formulations 212

    Hello, I am having troubles printing on General Formulations 212. I don't see this happening in any of my other vinyls I print on using the same printer. I have created my own profile in Caldera and have tried some other generic vinyl printing profiles but with no luck. The cracking is most...
  7. Issues with Frosted Vinyl

    Hello! We have come across a reoccurring issue with frosted vinyl(Dusted Crystal). We currently use Mactac B Free with Rapid Tac. This has only happened a couple times and has only appeared this year. When it first happened with B-Free, we switched to 3M and the same thing happened. So then we...
  8. Newbie needs a little bet help to find the right printer

    hi, i just signed up in here because this seems to be the best place online after googling for over a half a year :D this will be a long post and im from germany so im sorry for my bad english. Im making decals and stickers since about 2 yrs, i always order them from a shop online. Sometimes i...
  9. Wide Format Full Color Printer / Plotter

    I have been using an Ioline Studio 7 for about 15 years with Flexisign and it has recently started acting up. I would love to step up to a wide printer / plotter, but could use some suggestions. When I see a printer that advertises contour cuts, is that similar to my Ioline, or super basic...
  10. Need Help Remove & Replace job... Vinyl won't come off

    Its just shredding and brittle (chilly outside, but sunny) and he has to take 30 of them off. HELP - any suggestions? He's using a heat gun and it isn't helping.
  11. Best Value (Full Color Vinyl Printer) for Home Business

    Hello Sign Community, I have a small business that sells dog clothes on etsy.com/store/chicpuppybrand We offer full color designs that I die cut & heat press onto polyester. Currently we use Siser Easy Weed but our printer service charges by the roll, so we have to purchase more designs than...
  12. Need Help Number Plate Supplier - Initial Issues!

    Hi everyone; new member here! I am venturing on a new part-time (side) business selling number plates. However, I am coming across a few issues... Aswell as selling number plates, am looking to sell bespoke, show plates of a range of shapes and sizes. I already have the drawings and already...
  13. Need Help Help! Oracal 651 is not sticking to the Transfer / Application Tape

    Been using Oracal 651 for a quite some time now and haven't had this issue until a few months ago. The vinyl won't stick to the application tape. On big and small cut pieces. I've been trying to do all sorts of test cutting and ordered new transfer tape as well, and it's still causing me issues...
  14. Need Help Need Help identifying this vinyl product

    I have NEVER in all my years seen this before. These letters look like normal white vinyl letters, but they have a clear bubble around them, and you can't scrape it off. What is this stuff and how do I get it off? My customer wants to change the hours, but can't get them off. It almost looks...
  15. Suggestions Where does everyone get their vinyl from?

    What suppliers do you use for acquiring vinyl? I'm new and trying to figure out how to get the best deal on 12" rolls. Currently buying 651 off amazon
  16. painting perforated vinyl

    I have a job that I'm thinking about taking on that requires painting a perforated vinyl for a channel letter set. This gets placed over a white vinyl for a day/night effect. Any potential hazards with painting vinyl?
  17. Auto Service Labels, what material

    Looking to print labels with roland eco Sol printer. The material can be written on to give the date of last service/inspection. Its pretty thick so the indent of the pen is left behind permanently. Have attached a photo. Would really appreciate any help with the name of the material.
  18. 3M Scotchlite 580 Reflective Vinyl & Racing Stripes

    I have a guy insisting on reflective racing stripes. I can get the 3M Scotchlite reflective vinyl he wants, I have used it once, but I’m not experienced with it. As I recall, it was difficult to work with; dry application, stiff, etc. It says it will go over moderate curves, but I’d like...
  19. Chrome Vinyl

    I've got a customer looking for some mirrored chrome lettering on his van. all the mirror vinyls i'm finding are listed as 2 year durability. Are there any of these rated for longer? do you have a recommended brand or series that you prefer? I don't deal with too many of the specialty vinyls...
  20. Suggestions Diamond Plate Vinyl

    Hi All, I have a customer who is looking to have a 36" x 8' - 2 sided sign covered in diamond plate vinyl OR just the wording in diamond (throwing ideas around). The sides of the sign face East and West so sun on each side for 1/2 the day. I've used diamond plate vinyl on race cars and random...
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