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No, its plastic. Seems like its officially called a "Trim Cap"

Like I said before, we are a printing company that pretty much got stuck with sign making equipment and Im the one trying to figure everything out so it can be added to our services :-)

Looks like Im learning something here :-) I see trim caps on Harbor Sales, I think I could do something like this. Just not clear about attaching it. I see you say use Weldon 4 and 16 (is it one or both?). Their description says, "Acrylic Weldon #4 or #16, Acrylic Methylene Chloride and...

Here is a problem with replacing the sign unless there is a way to do this. This particular sign has a rim around it that seems to be made onto the white part of the sign and what actually attaches to the light box. It is not removable at all. If I have to replace the sign, how would I go...

Can the ghost effect just be removed with some heavy cleaning?

That sounds more possible to me, thanks. We are limited on tools since we are still new to the sign business. We are mainly just a printing company but fell into the sign stuff and I am trying to figure everything out for us. The heat gun method sounds like the best and probably cheapest...

Will look into that too. Its about 9 feet long and about 1 foot tall, rounded on the ends in capsule shaped. Has a rim around it and would need to be cut at the exact curve too. Not sure how much that will add up

I have an existing translucent white sheet that inserts into a light box. Its really large and has a vinyl overlay with the letters cut out so they can be seen at night while showing color through the vinyl. The client wants to change this to say something else. The problem is that I am not...

I thought about that too, she did mention she would like it see through somewhat. I showed her what we have on the door which is basically white orajet but the sun shines directly at it. From the inside you see the color come through but when its darker, you just get the white. I showed her a...

Yeah and have enough bleeds just in case. Going to have to do some experimenting...

I have some window cling which I was thinking might work, then put the white backing on that. Not sure they want it to be removable though

Ah, printing on clear makes more sense! What about if its a cutout graphic? Can you print on clear, then place on white backing and put back in for it to cut out properly? Im guessing it would

I may have a client that wants a large window decal for her shop made and Im thinking she will want it on the inside to be seen from the outside. Im not completely sure how this is done. I figure you print it out on normal adhesive vinyl then put a two sided laminate overtop to stick to the...

Do you use a squeegee to apply even when right off the printer?

I have found when Im applying to foamcore or corrogated when its not fully dry, I get little ripples in the material that you cant get out. Yeah its dry to the touch after 5-10 min or so but there is still some dampness in the vinyl which seems to be what causes the problem. Also we apply...

Have a rush job on some yard signs. I generally like for them to dry overnight before putting the vinyl onto the board. Whats the best way to dry them really fast? Ive been told to put them into the refrigerator for a few hours which I have tried but didnt seem to help too much. Considering...

Does that got for 4 color black or just pure black as well?

My inks are Eco-Solvent and I have printed on some clear window cling before and was translucent. So I guess this should work out! We use a Roland Soljet which seems to do everything we like except for printing directly onto foamcore or corrugated which is fine. Gonna look into our...

What do you mean by edge printed? Inkjet is what I would do, does reflection shine through inkjet? I really couldnt tell if it was laminated or not. I would assume it is

A police officer came in today inquiring on pricing to decal up some new vehicles they have coming. I looked at his current car with graphics and saw what I havent come across before. The star is a type of yellow/brown with black outlines. The center is white (i assume unprinted) with the county...