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Recent content by Mike Paul

  1. Dry Ice vinyl removal?

    Got a call today to see if I remove vinyl lettering. I Said maybe send pics of the truck. He wanted to know if I would use Dry Ice or a heat gun…? Thought he was f in with me but dry ice removal is a thing… 35 years in business never heard of dry ice removal. Lol
  2. Customer wet applied wrap material

    If you sold her the right material and laminate it’s on her not you… She didn’t install it correctly and probably didn’t prep the vehicle properly before installation. Edge seal pen won’t work and clear laminate strips will look pretty bad if it works at all.
  3. Brick Vinyl Removal and Install

    Hopefully it comes up without leaving the adhesive on the wall, that would be a nightmare.
  4. Road sign pricing help

    How many? Got some specs? Thick aluminum with reflective lettering? Wood carved with gold lettering? Need more details…
  5. Gemini Letters

    Snap a few studs down to like 1/4 to 1/2in. Layout the letters on the paper with a drawn base line and press them down to leave the stud impression.
  6. What material is this?

    I’m guessing Leo’s Smart Gold if it’s old. Not sure if it’s around anymore or changed names but It was hand gilded with real Gold Leaf and had a laminate extending over the edges. Sold to a lot of Fire Stations and sign shops.
  7. Adhesive Vinyl leaving residue on printer

    I have a roll of it and the vinyl shrinks right on the rolled liner about a 1/16in. and leaves adhesive on it before you even print it. I usually cut a quarter inch off both sides of the material before printing on it since it could cause havoc if it gets in the print head nozzles. .
  8. Question glass chipping issues - glue doesn't want to chip

    Did that once at Butera school of art. Very cool and can do amazing art and signs with it. Adding Gold leaf makes it better… Post some pics.
  9. Removing Decals...anyone use these Brothers chemicals?

    Never tried them but my go to is the larger Bernzomatic propane torch and Rapid Remover. This one works well for larger graphics. Brazing torch
  10. Flat toolbox and trailer prints

    Use Cast/High Performance film and laminate. If it’s a 20 year old piece of crap it doesn’t matter. Like Bob said the cost difference isn't much. You don’t want your name attached to anything that cracks, fades and curls. Charge accordingly…
  11. What computer for RIP?

    I have two SignBurst computers and they're great. The last one I purchased with a solid state drive is lightning fast. Casey quick to respond with a question if needed. Highly recommended…
  12. Need Help Need help to find a new supplier!

    Usually Fellers but their pricing went up so much since he sold the company………….
  13. Best way to re-do this wrap

    Sorry Stacy but I would walk away… Can’t please everyone.
  14. "Cutting Matt"

    Buy a real one from SpeedPress. They will cut it down to the size of your table top or work area.
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