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  1. Need Help SEMI truck 53 feet- How much should i charge it?

    Don’t worry Argento. Those idiots will take themselves out for you. Just too bad they screw it up for the professionals Also the client must not care about their business if it was a poor design and poor quality product and install. Just looking for the cheapest....
  2. Best printable vinyl to use inside a walk in beer cooler

    I’d use a cast product. If it is only a cooler temps are above freezing. Would be like putting a wrap on a vehicle and then running it the winter Just make sure you have it installed properly and I would say you should have absolutely no problems Install temp above 60-65 degrees
  3. Do you have a UPS for your printer?

    I recently purchased the HP 570 and got a quote for (2) UPS for 220. If my memory serves it was approx $6500. I had my entire shop surge protected. I also have coverage through my business insurance for this protection. I do have UPSs on my computers and other printers that are 120. More for...
  4. Suggestions Wrapping Bumpers

    I’d say it really is a personal preference but I’d stay with either 3M or Avery. I’ve worked with both and can recommend both. Avery will have a slightly lower price
  5. Please help - where can I get 2nd surface printed acrylic??

    Careful guys. If you reply to a post saying you can do something for someone, you will get a message from the moterator and then your post will be edited (see above) We are not suppose to offer our services without being a merchant member
  6. Avery What Room Temperature I need to Wrap Cars?

    You mean you are doing wraps and don’t even know the recommended installation temperature? Really!?
  7. Removal of vehicle wrap

    Lots of patience, rapid remover and time Would NEVER have taken in this project. Let us know how it turns out
  8. Need Help Onyx Thrive Layout Not Generating Cut Paths When Printing

    Do you have you cut info in your file setup properly? I believe CutContour is the native name given by the software. We changed ours to just Cut You also need to have it as a spot color We use illustrator, so when we make our cut info it is always on a separate layer
  9. bubbles

    There are several factors The most important of these is application technique AND the proper squeegee. Make sure your squeegee is sharp. No nicks or gouges. The gold 3M PA-1 in my opinion works the best for flat surface vinyl applications. If you get a nick in the squeegee, simply rub the...
  10. 3m ij35c peeling off. interior latex paint. what to do?

    For us, we will NEVER do a wall project without first testing adhesion. To do this all you need is the appropriate spring scale (see 3M rest kit). You then need the various materials you are considering for the project. Make you strips and go test the wall. If you client is far away, hire a...
  11. Disposing of discharged ink

    Cheap clumping kitty litter We use an empty container to start. Pour in the ink them some litter. Repeat until full and then throw into the dumpster. Quick and easy
  12. SECOND HAND GS6000

    I am selling at least 1 of mine. New black print head and sub-tank. Always serviced as needed through Epson and the area tech company. Anyone interested can PM or call me. Might be selling both. Both have new black print heads within the past 90 days or so
  13. .080 Aluminum

    We overlay with vinyl using our laminator and then letter as needed. No need to go look for blanks of a given color.
  14. Prepping media question

    70% isopropyl alcohol here and works well
  15. ACM Installation on Wall

    You are 100% correct. Panels flex and bondo breaks. To minimize the panel flex, we’ve adhered a piece to the back at the seam. This will help keep the seam flush. Managing expections is what you should have done to begin with. The client should have been made aware that there would be a seam...
  16. Big clients that don't pay on time?????

    You are running a business not a charity correct? Late fee/finance charges? Most definitely. You need the money to pay your vendor right? I’m sure they charge you a finance charge if you are late. Hard as it might be, if they continue to COST you money, I would have a direct talk with...
  17. How can I make UV inks cure faster?

    Sounds like you have an ink-to-substrate adhesion issue. How are you cutting? What type of machine? What material is being used and what brand? Is it digital grade? What printer? What ink set? From your post it looks like you are just providing a cutting service for your client. I have...
  18. Suggestions Next Step up from Coroplast?

    We do signs like you are describing utilizing .04 styrene Works great for our clients
  19. Shop Hours

    Monday-Thursday 8-5 Friday 8-4 Closed weekends Been that way for years for us and works well
  20. Suggestions What would you charge for this job

    How big is the “lightning bolt”?
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