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  1. Review ORAJET 3971RA, Review

    Hey guys, So here at my shop, we've been using Orajet 3951 originally for the past couple of years. I was showcased the new model of 3971 which has a lot of features from paint protection film at the ISA show last year in Vegas. This year it was released and I purchased a roll for a client on...
  2. Portable Hand wash station

    Hi Everyone, I got a request to apply some decals to a portable hand wash station that popped up everywhere after Covid. What material do you guys use to wrap them? It is the plastic, not the aluminum style. I am thinking standard cast either 180 or 1105 but wanted to see what everyone else...
  3. Need help pricing these tank wraps???

    Curious on how much people would charge to install per sq ft for something like this? And what material would you suggest? I have 4 large. 26’ long. 9’ H and 9’ wide 2 small. 10’L, 6’H, 7’ W These will all be stripped of existing graphics. They want white gloss wrap, NO graphics, logos will...
  4. chrome

    posted in the wrong forum
  5. Question BEST colour change wrap vinyl for double step recesses (Hyundai iLoad)

    Hey all, Hyundai iLoads have always been my bane of existence when coming to vehicle wraps, not the car itself but the rear side window areas with there double step, U shaped recesses. I have used Avery supreme, 3M 1080 and Hexis. I would like to hear your suggestions and if anyone has used...
  6. Need Help Help with resolution

    Hi all, hoping you can help sort out an issue that I had with a recent bus wrap. I am a graphic designer and did a wrap with a new shop that I've never used before. His requested file specs were 1:20 scale flattened @ 600dpi, and I was concerned that the final outcome @ 30dpi would look...
  7. Wrapping a Semi (the Rig not the box)

    So I have a wrap job coming up, but before that my client wanted me to throw on some temp decals until they can get it to me. While doing the temp decals today, I noticed, it had some spots that were super smooth and did not want to stick. The body is a painted fiberglass, this is not a new...
  8. Question Printed decal on trailer side

    I would like to apply large decal with matching wording to a trailer side. The decal needs to be printed, I have multiple materials on hand and I am not sure which one is best for this install. I assumed a wrap material like orajet 3551ra but some of the forums I read are saying that's not a...
  9. Mutoh 1624x print fades

    Hello! I am printing with a Mutoh 1624x. While printing anything over 2-3ft I notice that the print color kind of washes out. For example I’ll start printing a nice yellow and once the print gets about 2-3ft long it starts printing like a pastel color yellow. It’s not instant, it a very gradual...
  10. What kind of vinyl this could be?

    Hi, I ordered 3M cast IJ180 graphics from a big wholesale vendor and they sent me graphics with different backing I'm used getting. When I called them they said it is IJ180 but I suspect it is not. Take a look at the backing image and let me know what you think.
  11. Oodles of requests for trim wraps and chrome wraps

    Our shop generally does signage and commercial vehicle graphics and wraps, but occasionally we get folks in doing colour changes etc. But recently, we're getting call after call about chrome delete and black wraps on chrome emblems and trim. Almost daily requests. Why the big popularity now...
  12. Hood wrap on Durango

    Some custom designs - installed on Dodge Durango.
  13. JD Dragster Wrap - Special Event

    Special order for Jack Daniels full scale dragster wrap.
  14. Wrapping an exterior door

    Our customer wants their exterior metal door wrapped. We would use 3M180C and 8519 lam. Their maintenance dept will remove the handle hardware. My concern is how well will the edges will stay down as the door is opened and closed over time. Any tips or suggestions? THANKS!
  15. Need Help Colordao 1650 - Who has one and does wraps?

    Hi Guys I tried a bunch of substrates on a Colorado1650 yesterday. I printed on Avery 1105. When I came back I did a quick test on the edge of a bumber to see how it would conform. I didnt laminate it. My results showed that it stretched about half the amount that the same print from the HP...
  16. Wrapping Planes & Jets Yes or No?

    Hi Guys I Have been asked about wrapping a Jet, Scares me no end.. Will the wrap stay on at 350 MPH I assume its only going to take the slightest floor in the wrap and its going through the engine.. YIKES.. Has anyone done this or has any technical knowledge about this? Similarly what about...
  17. Sample Kits?

    Do you guys stock sample kits from your favorite suppliers? I like to think ours at FireSprint is pretty cool! The individual samples inside are unbranded so you can show your customers. Get one today: https://www.firesprint.com/sample-kit/ Use the promo code SAMPLE15 to get yours today!
  18. Need Images of Vehicle Wraps or Decal going Bad!

    Hey there, I am trying to create an info graphic about the reason why you should wash your vehicle with vinyl wraps. I haven't had the best luck with finding images that shows that vinyl peeling and or chipping off due to lack of care. I was wondering if you guys can help a sis out and share...
  19. Need Help Looking for Small Amount of Chrome Wrap

    As we all know, true mirror chrome wrap vinyl is insanely high priced. I have a small job where a customer created a desk from an old truck front end, instead of getting the bumper to the thing rechromed they want me to wrap it in mirrored chrome vinyl. They are not super particular and the...
  20. Chevy 3500 HD Dually

    Hey wrappsters, I will be print wrapping a 3500 HD Dually next week, and I am wondering if I should be using IJ480 for it? Or if anyone has any tips on those fenders?
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