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I used both 3M 380 and 3M 180. With 3M 380 I could wrap the old Sprinters without cutting the vinyl in those deep channels around the windows. I tried before with 180 and even after post heat, the next day the vinyl pulled up. http://chicagoprintingcenter.com

Doing hems with a heat welder is not as easy at it looks at the first time. Take a look at this machine: http://www.signoutletstore.com/2980874e1ae71d9e9137e401c276e9ab Tom

With lamination on top of a one-way vision, the visibility will not be good, even if the lamination is "optically clear". The only advantage you will take laminating the windows is that you will be able to see through the windows when it rains. You have to think what ia more important, to see...

You can stick an new graphics on top of the existing wrap and remove it, but make sure the new vinyl has a low-tack adhesive (lower than the existing wrap) 3M 180 or one less tackier than this one. Tom

The temperature is an issue most of the times, but if is at least 50 should be ok if the surface of the vehicle has enough tack. From my experience, I noticed that in many cases, the paint on the cube trucks has a powdery/dusted feel. This paint is soluble in the cleaning liquids used to clean...

I use a Walmart ruler to trim the banner. It has aprox 1.1" width. (align the ruler at the cut line mark). After turning the banner with the printed side to table, I apply the banner tape right by the edge of the trimmed banner material. I fold the hem at the cut line mark (set in RIP software)...

I have tried this welder and it does not work very well, but works. you have to experiment a lot with the heat settings. _________________ Tom

The best vinyl adhesive I have found is HH 66. This is specially formulated for vinyl. It is solvent based, so it will affect the ink, be carefull when you use it. Other device I have found, I did not tried yet is , is a heat welder, looks like an ultrasonic welder but is not...