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Morning All, I need to put some small graphics on a bunch of trash receptacles. I initially tried 3M IJ40 but it did not stick well. I then tried the 3M IJ380 That stuff does not stick well either. Plus its 3 times more expensive. I thought of trying some adhesive primer but that is another...

Morning All, I thought some of you would find this funny. All hope fully the rest of you will feel my pain. New client wants us to replace a door graphic on a service vehicle after an accident. No problem, Standard procedure, Easy peezy. Customer sends low res jpb for "Color Matching". I...

Hi All! We are doing a wrap on this Nissan NV Tall Van. And we accepted the project before I got a chance to see all the details. (not that what I say make any difference lol) Looks like this one is beyond my skill set and I am nervous. Any tips on wrapping this van? What scares me the...

This may be old news but I thought I would share with the group. http://thedezynery.com/tothetrade/ Looks like Sergio and his crew are back in another form. I can certainly appreciate their hustle. But I have to admit, I HATE it when people misspell words on purpose. I am a fan of...

I'm stuck on this one. Can't find it for the life of me. FindMyFont is coming close, but no cigars. Can't tell if this is a plain old font, or is this some chopped and squished custom variant. It's the "R" and the "E" that are driving me crazy. Any Ideas? Thanks in advance!!!!

Hi All, We have a series of small jobs in which we paint some Acrylic with latex. In the past its only been square and rectangle shapes, painted second surface and backed with vinyl to protect the paint. Foam roller, set to dry over night, done deal. Now we are adding some elements to the...

Yes. I know. Its not my preferred choice. But the client is adamant that this is required ( yet they don't have it or know what its called...) And I gave FindMyFont Pro a try... Great software! But even it couldn't match this one. Any ideas? Thanks in Advance!

Do you use multiple computers at a single desk? Do you use a KVM hardware solution? If so I think you my find these two software solutions useful. Synergy: http://synergy-foss.org/ I use it. It works great. Microsoft garage: Mouse with out Borders. Never used, but seems to have a...

Hi All, Question for the group: Any tips on setting up a file server/network storage. (I have searched here and read a ton, But I thought to start a new thread to get some new fresh ideas.) Currently, we have all of our job files stored on an older XP based machine. This PC also serves...

Hi All, Hope you all had a great Thanksgiving! So I have read all of the posts here that contain the phrase "automark". But I see the responses going either way. Its good, it not good, its ok on flat surfaces, its ok for contours but only short term. I have a 04' Jeep Liberty (the...

Hi All, Hope you are having a great Friday. Hoping someone can help me out here. So I have a project where I'm putting a 4" stripe down both sides of a bed on a pick up truck (Tundra). So you know the area where the back of the bed turns? Right at the brake light where it turns to meet the...

Hi All, So we have been using Pro-Ban (low cost 13oz digital banner) for some time now. We have swaped for similar media here and there. But mostly we print on the same stuff for your average short term banner. Here is the problem. I like to load up and let the machine go unattended. But...

Hi All, hope you're all having a great month. I have a job for a mega client (for us any way) and I want to put my best foot forward on this one. Its a small wall wrap. Now, I have used 3M IJ40 with some success. But on occasion it comes off around the edges. No big deal just go back...

Hi All! Happy Friday! (Happy not because the work week is over, but because there is work to carry us in to the weekend!) I'm sure this has been done before but its still fun nonetheless... Finish this sentence" You know your a Sign Maker when... You find bits of vinyl on your...

*sigh* I have to re-make 15 2-3 signs. I mixed up some letters in the word "fields" in some small copy. So it became "Felid" Customer signed proof, and I made the signs. Same stuff I do every day. But what gets me, is I spell check every thing. But who would've known. "Felid" is...

Hi All, Any tips on putting Trim Cap on channel letter faces? I am redoing just one shape of a sign (I did not make the originals). I just want to replace the face not the can. I have already printed the image, and mounted it to the acrylic and cut it out. Now I just want to put on the...

Hi, I normally use ThermoFlex to make on off tee shirts for my clients. I am begining not to like the hand and wear of this stuff. I'm considering switching to a product called EazyWeed by Siser. Any one have any experience with this product? Opinions? Tips? Thanks.

Hey! I thought you guys might find this interesting. take a look at www.CS5.org. Its coming! I'm still trying to wrap my mind around CS4. lol Adobe's short development cycle makes me think they are just a cash cow. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BShE_jS8jLE

I have the opportunity to get a plotter for the Hobby Hut aka garage. I'm doing some design work for a guy who repairs and maintains plotter and cnc machines. Deal is we are going to do an even trade. So cost is no option. So What size to get? I grew up with a 30" and always wanted that extra...

Hi all, i am running an older Gerber Dimension 200. We make ADA signs (cast acrylic / braille etc) The guys here have always used single flute upcut spirals. I and thats what i use, just because thats what i was trained to do. but it seems every run, we lose 1-2 parts due to them slipping (dbl...