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  1. Export from Flexi with live fonts?

    in my experience whenever something leaves flexi and goes to illy, the fonts are no longer fonts BUT whats weird is Ill get a PDF from a customer and illustrator does recognize their fonts. I never could explain that
  2. Raised letters and logo on wall

    I fhtis were my job I would do double stick tape with a paper pattern OR primne the backs of the acrylic with 2 part epoxy and silicone them. Dont use gemini, get you acrylic thru https://eliteletters.com tons cheaper and great quality
  3. OEM vinyl stripes air egress? picture inside

    nope! gotta lay it wet!
  4. Need Help Any Wholesale Print Shops for 4' x 8' Alumalite Signs?

    in my area we have 3 or 4 printers that do that, you need to find someone local, shipping would kill you
  5. Sign foam not taking paint.

    you gotta blow it off real good and i use a good flat latex paint, spray it and then topcoat with 2 coats of a good latex eggshell or satin
  6. Teal 1/4" pvc

    gotta be painted as gino said, never seen teal either
  7. Font Help Font ID

    migrogamma bold extended
  8. Font Help

    arial rounded or volkswagen font?
  9. News Beware -Starboard Group

    If it were me I would ask for money upfront for the new jobs and apply it to what they owe me...if they already arent paying Ill be damed if I would do more
  10. Need Help Old Bank back lit sign to be replaced with new liquor store info

    I would not use acrylic I would use lexan, there is a black translucent but it sucks I would just use regular hp black. Translucent black just doesnt look good to me
  11. ADA Signage Install

    If it were my job I would ask $15 per sign of course I would do it all myself
  12. Awning Vinyl Labeling - 3M Scotchcal 220 Film

    yes but it has to have a specialthermal film that is applied first and then the vinyl is pressed down on that film https://www.trivantage.com/fabric-awning-sgs-film the thermal film is not stickey but adheres once its heated down and then vinyl graphics are heated down on top of it. they...
  13. Awning Vinyl Labeling - 3M Scotchcal 220 Film

    would the suncrella graphics systems work on this? if so we can do it
  14. Polycrete expansion foam

    nope i do concrete Ive never used it but it just doesnt seem practical to me
  15. How to explain outsourcing?

    I do have people ask about my printing and I tell them I dsign everything BUT its more cost effective to utsource my digital printing as things are always changing and I dont do enuff printing to justify havin gmy own machine.. As far as installs I still do a high number of installs but with...
  16. Need Help Request for help: channel lume face opening

    thats weird you posted this I just redid some channel letters for a client and noticed it didnt "grab" like it used to eith the acrylic has changed or the weld on! thats how we find out when stuff fails in our industry BUT you can rst assured neither company will admit to anything
  17. Outdoor sign substrate

    Im all about 10mil with digital printing. Some ask for .5" mdo and i price that out with 10 mil coro and its a no brainer for them
  18. Contracting with another sign shop

    I sub out to larger companies and i do not question their prices. Installing or dealing with lit signs and electrical aint cheap. take their price and add to it what you think is worth for you to make. even if its $500. AND if you pay that compnay in cash trust me they will jump when you call!
  19. equity and the upper crust, this cant end up well

    I have noticed in the past couple years in this area that larger equity firms have been buying out small businesses and its not making me happy. I know this has been going on BUT the biggest change is with my vet. My vet was locally owned and very accomodating. They didnt care about the small...
  20. Need Help Need help to find a new supplier!

    for vinyl use fellers or sign warehouse or even grimco. if youre not getting good service from local reach out! its possible they are not stocking stuff locally
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