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  1. Re-positioning acrylic pin-mounted letters

    Pen plot/print the outline of your letters Cut down some studs to about 3/4” long and put these into the letters Place pattern and letters on top of some foamcore. Align letters to pattern Push down to dimple paper presto. You have a very accurate template
  2. dually bed

    Do you have pics of the truck? Would help because not all the dully fender flares are the same
  3. Question HP Latex and how RIP's handle dimensional deformation due to heat

    It depends on your cutter. I believe that the cutters that can read digital registration marks for cutting adjust for this but I’m not 100% sure on that. My Summa corrects for any distortion. The Mimaki cutters I have also adjust for length distortion.
  4. Question substrate prep

    70% isopropyl alcohol with microfiber towel
  5. Need Help Looking for used MIMAKI Cutter 53"

    I have a CG-160fx if you are still looking.
  6. GA laminator wanted

    Seal 600D (60” cold/hot) pm if interested
  7. How much for labor on this basic wrap?

    Time and materials. What is your knowledge and your helpers? Have you done this type of work before? I’d guess not by your description of the project. If this is true it will take you longer than someone else that has. That being said YOU have to figure out how long this will take YOU to do...
  8. Converting to flexface

    Why are you switching? I’ve done this a few time over the years. You need a retro fit flex face frame.
  9. Need Help HP 570 Color Issues

    Sounds like you have orintheads out of warranty/old. They are easily replaced. Contact your distributor for new ones and start there. I think they are somewhere around $125-$140ea
  10. Recognize this? Trying to find this font...

    Looks like a modified Winner Sans
  11. Need Help HP 570 Color Issues

    Without knowing more info.... 1. Check your printheads. They should be “in-warranty”. If out of warranty change them as needed. 2. Ink from 2018? Sounds like you are not doing a lot of printing. Not sure but that might play a part 3. Is your media color calibration up to date? If not...
  12. Wisconsin stay at home

    Here too. emplyees are going to stay home. I’ll be in catching up on stuff
  13. How much a sf to install?

    Few thoughts for you..... Add a $200-$300 for the additional time it takes adjust your per sq pricing charge install per hour and it is what it is
  14. Some customers...

    You can’t cure stupid!
  15. Pricing for Concrete Wall Mural

    You said you calculated your graphics @ $9/sq 540 total sq.ft. @ 50 sq.ft. (Which is pretty accurate given factors). So call it 11 hours of install time math.....(assuming a $100/hr shop rate) 540 x 9 = $4860 (material) 11 x $100 = $1100 (labor) $4860 + $1100 = $5960 Plus lift rental (if...
  16. Shuttle Bus Wrap Price Check

    Design, print and install. I think I your pricing is just fine. I quite literally finished installing a wrap on a bus the same size. Just a slight difference in the back. The sides are straight forward but then you have the “bubble” above the cab, the back is fun to work with too! Not to...
  17. Need Help Sign Cut Too Short

    Who did the measuring? You, the customer or other? you - make new faces and eat the cost. Yup might loose money but it is done right! customer - they pay for new face material other - good luck We do our measurements. We don’t take customer or others measurements.
  18. Need Help Sign Cut Too Short

    1. Polycarbonate!!! 2. I would not adhere pieces together. You have created and weak point and could cause problems in the future 3. If you do the pieces....make sure the client signs off releasing you from all responsibility for the sign and make sure you have good insurance incase of any...
  19. WalMart Install 10x8 mural for $240 fair?

    Less than 100sq.ft. = Base $5.00/sq.ft for install Base is... - 1 installer - no obstructions (pipes, doors, etc). Simple light switches and outlets are not obstructions as you can easily remove the cover plates during install additional cost(s) are - travel - lift (as needed) A 10’ x 8’ (3...
  20. Need Help Sign Cut Too Short

    1. Get out the acrylic stretcher! Oh wait - no such thing! Lol 2. New panels it is!
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