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  1. Suggestions Low Energy Vinyl by the yard?

    I've only seen it by the roll. Let us know if you find a supplier to sell by the yard Happy hunting
  2. Question How many of you have had this happen..........??

    $90 Non-refundable "deposit" for cancelations without 24 hours notice
  3. It's here! (Wrap vinyl)

    Will do. I'm going to play around with: - direction - different finishes (lamination) on top (matte, gloss, carbon fiber, etc)
  4. UV Printing on Mirror Tint

    Ooooooooo! Reflection from mirrored vinyl is asking for trouble! I would not print that on my printer! Not to mention UV inks are more "brittle" / hard when they are cured. I say just because you CAN does not mean you SHOULD.
  5. White cut vinyl issues

    Best cleaner I've EVER found is called DC-99. I clean up old trailers and aluminum signs where the paint is oxidized. Works great!! Do a google search to find a supplier. Smells like 409
  6. It's here! (Wrap vinyl)

    Just received my 3M Pshyadelic Flip vinyl. Can't wait to get this on my truck! Just have to find the time... :rock-n-roll:
  7. Material suggestions for graphic application over rivets

    Come on down to my shop and help install a wrap on a semi trailer that I'm working on. I guarantee that you would know how to do rivets 4450 rivets :awesome:
  8. Material suggestions for graphic application over rivets

    Printed or cut vinyl? I would use a cast vinyl......period! We use.... Printed - 3M IJ180cV3 with 8548 Cut - 3M/Avery/Oracal cast vinyl. For large coverage areas/stripes/etc. An air release vinyl like 3M180
  9. applying see through vinyl on curved glass on vehicle

    1. We remove the windshield wipers from almost every vehicle we put perf on 2. Install using "crescent" squeegee strokes. You will find the natural curvature once you start. Do NOT stretch the vinyl lay down naturally 3. Once applied cut back 1/4" OR use apply Perf Line before installing...
  10. My website link has been hijacked

    Happened to me not too long ago too They hacked a picture on my site and sent out 650K spam emails. Blacklisted? You bet. Took almost a month to clear up. Contacted my hosting company. Long story short there..... Fired them and found a new company that will keep all security up to date.
  11. Installers

    Go to UASG.org. You can find 3M certified installers from there
  12. Cast vinyl and over lam for long term signage?

    Cast vinyl and lamination are going to give you the longest term outdoor. EXCEPT if you are printing. Then you get let's say 3-5 years. Depending on the type of signs you are doing, you can go to a calandred vinyl/lam. I've found that Oracal 3651RA/210G to be fairly dimensionally stable and...
  13. where to find this

    Check displays2go.com. They might have something like this
  14. Need Help Best Vinyl For Lexan Sign

    I'd use something like 3M 180mC or regular comply. Easy to lay down. Either an over lap or a full 60" would be fine given that it the black. 30" will be easier to work with but then you have to align your cuts of course. If it was me, I'd use 60" FYI.....if it was translucent a seam would...
  15. Need help removing old vinyl

    Put on a pair of headphones and pick your favorite band with LOTS of albums. That is going to take a looooong time! I enjoy nothing more that removing old vinyl..... :banghead:
  16. Discussion Do you guys/gals do this....................................... ??

    Yes. We tell our clients do have a basic wash done before dropping the vehicle off. Our estimates state that there may be a cleaning charge for a dirty vehicle. We charge $90 for a basic cleaning. The time it takes to clean an be spent on other projects and making money. So why not charge...
  17. Wrap Install Questions

    In my opinion, you gave that install away. Plus doing removal of hardware..... Charging him that and still complains. That would be the last time I'd install for him. I would have charged a minimum of $4/sq.ft.
  18. 2016 Ford Transit door handles

    Remove the black rubber cap/plug on the inside of the door. You can then access the torex screw. Loosen until you can remove the small end of the handle. Pull the handle open and toward the edge of the door at the same time. This will allow you pull the handle out. Reverse this process...
  19. Question Is there a wrap color close to the Polaris Slingshot Black Cherry?

    Request color book(s) from your supplier(s). I don't know that color Black Cherry Mettalic is, otherwise I'd look at my charts for you.
  20. Question for pro wrappers...

    100% correct/agree with Jester. Correct tools for the job and post heat is an absolute must to the proper temp for the vinyl you are using I have various squeegees and tools for wrapping. Micro, 6" squeegees, gloves, etc, etc. If you are new to wrapping, just a plain 'ol squeege will not do it.
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