to mask or not to mask

[L Town Graphics]

I have a three panel window graphic to install for a customer. Each piece is solid (no cuts inside the graphic). if it were you, would you mask it for application or just trim the backing as close as you can to make lining up the panels an easier task? ths is going on their store front window its approx 30"x48"

 

[401Graphics]

i wouldnt use mask

 

[CentralSigns]

no mask

 

[Salmoneye]

No mask.

 

[L Town Graphics]

thanks guys!

 

[Circleville Signs]

Masking has 2 purposes.

1. To keep cut and separated graphics in one piece.

2. To add rigidity and decrease/remove stretching from the equation.

If you don't need to address either of those issues, then don't mask.