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We've done that too, using leftover series 225 liners (waterproof)

Been there, done that, have the t-shirt ;) In some cases, that worked, but not always. After a few hours of reapplying the original backer, it seems like certain vinyl/small tex/fine text/scripts wanted to re-stick to it, causing issues again. Not often, but there were cases where it happened

That was Graphitek's reason not mine, as stated above several times. Our shop liked it as an easier release liner for certain situations. Quite a few times we had a difficult job that either had very small text, thin strokes, or fancy script, that would just not want to release easily off of...

I have that too from using series 225 vinyl from Gerber/3M, but that synthetic liner is 'tougher' than the stuff I posted about and more 'stiff'. Best way I can describe it, is the 3M synthetic liner can be "creased" (and then it's hard to relax once done); this stuff I inquired about above can...

It's really nice stuff. Graphitek used to mask with clear masking, thus why they didn't want people to see the "weeded cut lines" around consecutive lines of text (or in between words) on the original vinyl's release paper. Obviously less of an issue if you're using regular white masking...

Basically it's for cut, weeded vinyl. Instead of leaving masked vinyl on the existing paper backing the vinyl comes on, you would mask the vinyl, and then remove the paper backer (exposing the tacky vinyl side). Then, you'd place the masked vinyl onto this stuff (pictured above) to take the...

Hello all, trying to locate an item we purchased about 12 years ago from Graphitek of VT, who are long out of business. It's a 15" wide roll of clear "release liner" (pictures attached). Shiny on the release side, matte (dull) on the back side. It's how they used to supply their masked cut...

Sintra only comes in one yellow color, but like you said, it's the lighter version. I believe they used to have more options years ago but that's it. Komatex looks to still have 2 colors of yellow, based on their website and (now 2 years outdated) 2021 brochure .PDF on their site...

gives new meaning to the term "balls of steel", in more ways than one! ;)

The wholesale shop that does our dimensional letters once serviced a large water ice chain for about 13 years (and this was about 15 years ago when they stopped). They never used J channel, only C channel for the menu boards. They had tons of it leftover for years after and whenever we needed...

If it's just oil and fingerprints, we've had success mixing Ajax Triple Action Dishwashing soap, specifically the Orange one into a spray bottle of warm water (about 4 tablespoons). Acts like a degreaser and doesn't do any damage to printed surfaces. Seems like sometimes that works better than...

If you like the green ones and can't get anything else, there's always Speedpress: http://www.speedpress.com/products/2/2 Only thing is the sizes are very limited. They also have the Rhino mats that others have mentioned

Kinda reminded me of this scene where they mocked that whole concept of "enhancing": :) Also wanted to edit to say I checked out the aforementioned gigapixel ai, very interesting! Thanks to this forum for the tip, never knew of this before now!

I'm confused, what do you mean "visually better with white glue?"

That's the thing -- years ago it seemed like they'd replace anything just to keep the "lifetime warranty" thing alive and retain customers. I was curious to see if things changed (since I had recent conversations within the last 2-3 years where it seemed like what I initially said above). I...

I'm confused...Gemini will warranty the letters if they break from a failed installation? The times I dealt with Gemini in the past they always said if it broke "on it's own" they would repair/replace it. But they also told me (including once at a trade show in A/C) that if it breaks from user...

I never responded to this but yes, I was aware, just was unable to get out to it that week due to other projects/installations scheduled. Looked to be a pretty decent amount of vendors, how did it turn out?

Well if anyone followed my other Sign World thread, they would have come to the same conclusion. Sign World 2022 in A/C is cancelled. But it's amazing how inept the USSC Foundation truly has become. They first started promoting Sign World 2022 in Sept. By the end of October, not only did they...

Adding to my previous postings regarding the Sign World 2022 show in Atlantic City: -It's officially 6 weeks away, as of today -Still no updated Show Map (PDF file is from 9/12/22) -Still no list of vendors attending -Still no list of seminars, nor schedule of any kind And if all that wasn't...

I asked the company that does a lot of wholesale ADA work for us for any ideas. The owner told me in rare cases where he has to do this, he sprays the back of the appliqué's adhesive backer paper (typically MP 467/468 for Rowmark) with 3M 77 spray. Waits about 5 minutes, and then masks it with...