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  1. Advice on old metal cemetery sign

    If is cast metal aren’t the letters raised? In which case just strip the old paint, prime and paint the whole thing. Then repaint the letters and border with lettering enamel
  2. Outdoor Wall-Mounted Sign Frame 8'x4'

    Sign Comp wall mount frame https://www.signcomp.com/media/201006160206-K1949.pdf
  3. Canva

    Even if they have the "Pro" version they still can't figure out how to export as a vector pdf. I just send it to the Vectordoctor and change for any extra time
  4. Etch vinyl project

    Yes. I'll supply the file. Need a price first. Thanks
  5. Etch vinyl project

    Hello Looking for someone who can do a couple cut etch vinyl jobs for interior office doors. About 3’ x 3’ Thanks
  6. Etch Vinyl

    Thanks
  7. What materials to use for an outdoor placard applied to a cement wall?

    Around here they are usually on a stake and stuck in the ground. For a concrete wall mounting foam tape and a little silicone works fine
  8. Etch Vinyl

    I have a client looking for some cut etch vinyl for interior glass. One about 35"x30", the other a little smaller. Each would have a large logo letter dropped out of the etch Anybody got a source? Thanks
  9. How to Approach Window Film Installation

    Scaffold Planks between ladders or some type of support. On the concrete on the right and you’ll probably have to move some rocks on the left side
  10. How to deal with this

    Wrap the whole door. But that means removing the lettering that was just installed
  11. Hard Substrate for outside image

    There are different qualities of MDO. Big box versions are not the same as a quality panel from a sign supplier
  12. Hard Substrate for outside image

    A cast laminated print on aluminum composite panel would be the obvious choice. But the print will fade after 5 years or so depending on exposure.
  13. How Should I Apply?

    Then mounting tape sounds like the best option. Though I'd try to convince them to go with vinyl
  14. How Should I Apply?

    Depending on size they could just be hung in the window with suction cup hooks. Or if heavier fron hooks in the frame. You may want something a little thicker though. If they're not up for a long time some banner tape on the top and in the corners would hold them
  15. Substrate

    I have done some of that with acrylic but decorated it afterwards. Don't know how it could be done if it's already printed without wrecking the image. Hydo dipping would work
  16. SignGold vs RealGold

    I ended up ordering it shipped overnight , job is behind already. It is more gold, SignGold looks brassy next to it. The only thing I don't like is the engine turn is a little too perfect. People were great to deal with.
  17. SignGold vs RealGold

    I have a job to do that specs Large Engine Turn SignGold but it's out of stock everywhere that I've tried and at least 4 weeks out from the manufacturer. I'm going to look at RealGold. For those who've used it, does t look the same? Could I use the SignGold I have in stock on one door and...
  18. Curve correction for windshields and curved surfaces..?

    I just hold a straight edge across, measure the amount of arc and go with that. Print one paper pattern to confirm
  19. Large indoor polycarbonate installation advice needed

    Why polycarbonate if it has to match the paint? Make a pan using .063 or ACM and paint to match. Mount letters with thru bolt studs. Mount clips to wall with proper fasteners and then screw or pop rivet face on the edge
  20. 2023 Wrap Up. First Year Doing Sign Printing Business, No Experience, Gross 800K, Net 0, Need Advice!

    Like others said, you did it backwards and way too diverse in expensive machines. Doesn't even sound like you're in the "sign" business. I guess the best you can do is an analysis of what makes money and focus on those. If you can't drum up work for the other machines you may have to cut your...
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