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  1. Templating a vehicle

    Going to take a couple tries and a few hours just to set up a template for those rear doors like that.
  2. Custom Large Murals

    Mounted to substrate? going to be a nightmare lining all those panels up! I would have went with sintra if you had to do mounted panels. Mural looks good! Can I ask what PPI/DPI you set the file up at?
  3. Advice with stocking router bits

    Also, dial in your bit settings for EVERY different material and keep a spreadsheet of it. That way you know what speeds everything runs best at on everything, this will save you wasted material, time, and bits. We use a dry-erase board here to keep track of our settings. Over time our routing...
  4. Advice with stocking router bits

    These are some of the ones on Amazon that our router operator loves using: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08YRG5NT4 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PBDJ9MG These are also good, but not as frequently used here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07P7LGQJ6/ https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08PZF52MW/...
  5. Blurry print, can it be fixed

    Honestly, it looks like your heads are either mis-aligned, or on their way out from all of the photos posted. If you're running that high of a pass count your image should be crystal clear. Only other thing would be to load in some premium material and see if the problem persists. I have had...
  6. any thoughts on how to cover this logo/text?

    Maybe you could dye them black?
  7. Templating a vehicle

    I'm the template guy, I use scrap Phototex to make custom expanded templates. https://www.signs101.com/threads/phototex-for-templates.119932/ Share a photo of what the concept is (why it needs to be so custom) and what vehicle you're doing and we might have some pointers for you. Might...
  8. Design: How to?

    You want to use transparency settings to get the appropriate black to red fade. In Illustrator you will put the images (grayscale) over the red and change the transparency to something like Multiply or darken, etc (whichever looks better). In photoshop you can make each image a duotone image...
  9. VP 540 service call 0103

    The sensor is located on top of the head carriage.
  10. Advice with stocking router bits

    FWIW, We bought the expensive bits for years, then switched over to buying most of our bits off of Amazon for a very small fraction of the price. Still stock & use a few expensive bits, but most of our regular everyday cutting is done with bits that cost around $2-3 each and work just as well.
  11. Gold and Reflective Striping

    Don't use the 3M Conspicuity tape, unless you REALLY have to. Cut 280 white reflective is the go-to for things like NFPA 4" striping.
  12. "Museum quality" printed signs

    I would recommend routed 1/8" polycarbonate, reverse 2nd surface prints on clear, with white laminate (backer). Regular standoffs will be fine, MBS sells a variety.
  13. RV Decal swish problem

    Last time I had to do what I think you are doing, I used knifeless tape and kept it about 1/4" outside of the old graphics, then put the sheets on and pulled the tape.
  14. Gold and Reflective Striping

    We make our own striping here to match any department's particular pattern. Gerber Omega software and Gerber printers/plotters are a specialty niche combo for work like this. They will print and plot ANY length of striping perfectly every time. Especially effective if you need something like a...
  15. "Museum quality" printed signs

    We do a lot for museums around here; nothing fancy for the most part. Just use quality materials.
  16. Looking for 3M 2080 Black Rose.

    Last time we couldn't find a 2080 color from any of our regular US vendors we ordered from this link above, and they had it, shipping was also quick from Canada.
  17. Arlon wrap material will not print properly with Arlon profile

    Yes sir, but we do buy a decent amount.
  18. Question Silver Medal vs. Silver Medal 2

    I think, not 100%, but one or the other can only be used a a "top" foil and cannot be printed onto/over?
  19. Edge foils for sale

    The foils will all have a small bit of writing along the edge of one side, so that should say pretty much what is left on each.
  20. Arlon wrap material will not print properly with Arlon profile

    Sounds like you need some new distributors, you're getting screwed on prices. 54" 3M Wrap Vinyl & Laminate costs us around $1100 for the pair. Also, you need to make 1 or 2 profiles for your printer and your most common vinyl. Then, use those profiles for everything. You may have to hire out to...
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