Plotters and Cutting Systems

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1. 

   Looking to start cutting graphics

   May 4, 2011 by Guest extreme_colors

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   This is my first post here but we have been installing 3M ppf for 6 years now and just recently started window tinting. Our main work is BMW and Mini and we have done pretty well. 90% of our tint work is MINI. We also install the bonnet/sport stripes and are looking to start making our own and offering them to the dealership. We have a plotter for cutting ppf and was wondering what kind of program we need for cutting stripes and other graphics. We currently use Xpel for our designs

   

   Last reply by Slick, May 5, 2011
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   Software for Stripes Car Wraps Help

   April 28, 2011 by Guest LotusElise88

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   I just got into Dinoc and i need a software to cut stripes and other panels. right now i use computer cut with a 40" plotter but they dont have any strip templates any help? Thank you

   

   Last reply by Carmeltinting.com, May 3, 2011
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   DIGI CUT TINT 1 2 3 4 7

   April 28, 2009 by Guest tint phantom

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   I like these jobs,big money I'm glad I'm not the lab rat buying tint from this company. 2007 Toyota Camry

   

   Last reply by Carmeltinting.com, May 3, 2011
4. 

   Tint Art

   May 3, 2011 by callwild

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   what happened to the Tint Art section which used to be at the top of this section?

   

   Last reply by TintDude, May 3, 2011
5. 

   Handcut Tint Art 1 2

   May 1, 2011 by Guest DarksideAutoSolutions

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   Sorry in advance if this is the wrong section, obviously im new here but wanted to share some of my work from last night. Sorry about the poor quality my camera lense on my phone is pretty scratched up. Thanks!

   

   Last reply by Guest, May 1, 2011
6. 

   Looking to Joint Venture with a Plotter Owner... 1 2 3 4

   April 18, 2011 by Guest leadsupplier

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   Whats up everyone, I have a business idea to sell pre-cut tint locally. I am looking to minimize my risk by not purchasing a $3k plotter and $300 monthly for software. I also travel every week for work, so i cannot always be home to create and ship orders. So I am looking for someone on here with a Plotter and Software to team up with. I will pay for all tinting material + a value fee, or we can come up with some other terms. If you have a plotter, and want to make some extra cash by selling pre cut tint directly to me, then please PM me and we can talk in more detail.

   

   Last reply by Guest, April 30, 2011
7. 

   New Sign and Window Tint Distibutor

   April 29, 2011 by Guest jaxsunllc

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   Since we opened our doors distrusting Sign supplies last fall, we quickly noticed how many of our automotive customers are installing window tint. Thus, we decided to become a distributor who caters to both the sign and automotive industries. Opening in the fall of 2010, customer service will always be our focus. We want to make sure we carry and deliver the products you need with friendly approach. So, next you are seeking sign and/or decorative auto elements, please give us a try to meet your sign and auto needs. We can be reached at 855-452-9786 or you can browse our product line by going to www.jaxsunweb.com Have a great day!!

   

   Last reply by Guest, April 29, 2011
8. 

   Film for plotters

   April 27, 2011 by Guest DetailzTint

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   Can you use different film in plotters? Suntek, Johnson, Global etc..? I'm looking at getting a plotter and wondering if I can use any of my inventory that i currently have on hand. Thanks..

   

   Last reply by twotint, April 28, 2011
9. 

   19 Years old Just bought a plotter need help !

   April 26, 2011 by Guest eoakland65

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   Im 19 years old i been tinting for 3 years now i have a shop and a good steady flow of mostly word of mouth business. i was working BumperDoc for about 2 months i was helping them out since there tinter quit but now their business closed down and i bought their 40 inch dgi plotter. they were using Computer cut software i was wondering if any of u can reccomend another great software for a decent monthly price that also cuts clear bra . any help will do thanks guys!

   

   Last reply by TintWizard, April 26, 2011
10. 

    plotter

    April 22, 2011 by Guest blindsey

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    I am looking for a 24" or 30" plotter to work with film design software, please let me know if u guys have one to get rid of!!

    

    Last reply by Guest, April 22, 2011
11. 

    3m carbon fibre

    April 21, 2011 by tough tints

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    Hi All, just wondering, im starting to do a bit of this sort of thing and was wondering if people are using different kinds of vinyl...i'm thinking the cheaper stuff wont mould and heat stretch as well as the 3m... any idea's..also i don't want to buy from the ebay stores. are their any suppliers of this vinyl that i can buy full or half rolls from??? any advice would be welcome. cheers ash.

    

    Last reply by mates, April 21, 2011
12. 

    Playing with a sign for my new company

    April 20, 2011 by The ///Man

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    I need to provision for a phone number, but this is the idea I am playing with.

    

    Last reply by Iron Duck Designs, April 20, 2011
13. 

    zencut black series

    April 18, 2011 by Guest wilfordaf

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    hello everyone. Im looking for some with info on the zencut black series http://www.uscutter.com/My-Tinter-Starter-...age_p_2017.html. a review from someone that has use this machine would be great. please dont knock this plotter/cutter unless you have personal used it. I have be hand cutting window for two to three years now only on the weekends. I did work at a tint shop for about 7 to 8 months. so im decent at hand cutting and shaving the edge of windows and im ok at easy back windows for example (2011ford fusion)., im just looking for a new gadget. p.s. I know a there are better plotter/cutters out there but they are alot more money that i dont want to spend. I am hu…

    

    Last reply by Guest, April 18, 2011
14. 

    Suggested Tint Cutting Software

    April 11, 2011 by Iron Duck Designs

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    http://www.sign.com/Miscellaneous370.asp?product=295 Any one using this? Thinking about it? Just curious...we have a 54in cutter, FlexiSign 8.5 so we have everything we need to make it work. Just honestly thinking of some kind of cutting software to save 20 mins per car, or a couple hours a day...Any feedback with any cutting software would be appreciated!

    

    Last reply by addicted to tint, April 17, 2011
15. 

    Decal questions 1 2

    April 13, 2011 by jh812

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    O.K. I have a ford f-150 to tint front sides and banner, well the girl asked me to put some FX4 stickers on the side of the truck. I was wondering if anybody had any tips on putting them on as far as any kind of prep work or anything? Also what is the best way to get them lined up? I know there is probably not that much that goes into it but I just want to make sure that I get it right. Any advice would be much appreciated.

    

    Last reply by jh812, April 15, 2011
16. 

    2009 Mazda 6

    April 12, 2011 by eric_64chev

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    I need a template for some graphics for a 2009 Mazda 6. Can someone help me out? Email to streetstyletint@yahoo.com if you have it please. Thanks guys!!

    

    Last reply by eric_64chev, April 12, 2011
17. 

    Bulldog???

    April 9, 2011 by Guest sonny ogles

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    looking for a bulldog graphic with it's arms crossed trying to redesign our high school wrestling teams logo any help? googled it but none of the ones I seen look right going for a modern ufc mma look

    

    Last reply by Slick, April 12, 2011
18. 

    Need ichthus vector...

    April 11, 2011 by The ///Man

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    Anyone have something similar to this on hand? Been looking around http://www.bigstockphoto.com/image-4855145...ector-christian

    

    Last reply by The ///Man, April 11, 2011
19. 

    Steal of a Deal 1 2

    March 9, 2011 by Carmeltinting.com

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    Just bought a 1 year old Graphtec FC7000 MK2-100 Plotter already set up to cut window tint and ready for PrecisionCut for $1500!! Found on Craig's list Cuts great too. Wahooooooo! How cool is that!?!

    

    Last reply by Guest, April 11, 2011
20. 

    I want to buy a Gx Cutter

    April 11, 2011 by Guest nophotintco

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    Please send info and pics of what you have. I am a serious buyer and will pay the shipping. Rick 602-317-1670

    

    Last reply by Guest, April 11, 2011
21. 

    Black perforated vinyl or wrap

    March 30, 2011 by Guest Crackz

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    Black perforated vinyl or wrap i need a 20" x 100' roll who or where to buy thanks guys

    

    Last reply by Guest, April 10, 2011
22. 

    New to plotters and tint, long post

    April 9, 2011 by Guest Smarsh7903

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    First off, let me give you all the details so you know where I have come from and where I am wanting to go. I have been running my fathers business for four years doing pinstripes for the big car dealers in town. Its ok work, I'm not suffering too bad money wise, but I know there is room to expand. The dealers all send their graphics request (for customers own private interests and also for logos such as the honda logos, which I put in the stripe) and also tint requests to some different businesses in town to do them for them. Before my father moved and I was still in highschool, he bought a plotter machine and I "figured out" how to use the dang thing. It was tough.…

    

    Last reply by Carmeltinting.com, April 9, 2011
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    Question about using plotter for film

    November 8, 2003 by Guest shadytinting

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    I just have a simple question about my plotter, I bought it about a year ago and it is a Gerber fasttrack 40". For some reason when I put window film in it and go to plot something it don't always cut all the way through, and if you add pressure it cut to much and all hell breaks loose. Can somebody please help with these problems, I use the plotter for vinyl and have no problems at all. Now the backing is a plastic strip the is in a groove, I was thinking that is ther problem but I have no idea. thank you

    

    Last reply by Texastintchick, April 5, 2011
24. 

    2005 Ford Mustang 1 2

    April 2, 2011 by Guest tintpro2007

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    Deco -Blue / Silver / 5% Custom pony logo sunstrip:

    

    Last reply by Guest, April 4, 2011
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    Advice on an entry level plotter

    March 10, 2011 by dgmt321

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    I am looking to buy an entry level plotter to cut window film. Because of financial reasons i can't afford a really expensive plotter just yet. I just need something small like 20-24 inch plotter to cut side windows and cost around 500 dollars, no more than a thousand.. I am only going to be using this for 1-2 years before i upgrade to a better one. I am curious to hear what you guys think about uscutter mh series? It cost around 300 but im skeptical about the Quality of it. Also my last question is if uscutter plotter be able to work with softwares like computercut, tinttek etc.. If anyone has any suggestion, it will be appreciated. Thanks.

    

    Last reply by dgmt321, April 4, 2011
26. 

    Some questions

    April 3, 2011 by Guest dagz

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    I've never tried tint art before. I've got some questions... a) Where did you learn? Is everyone just self taught or what? b) So you stick a plotter cut graphic on the glass, then stick film over it? So you're layering it up? If so, doesn't the film rise up on edges of film beneath it, leaving air gaps along all the edges? Do you choose a very thin film to minimise this? c) Can you shrink the graphics? If so, how? Do you shrink them before you weed them? d) Do you make your own vector graphics? Cheers!!

    

    Last reply by Guest, April 3, 2011
27. 

    SLP Carbon Fiber?

    February 2, 2011 by Slick

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    Anybody tried this stuff? I haven't seen any comments on it yet. I had a guy in today that said he liked the look of the sample of the stuff I got better than the MMM Di-Noc he has.... I have never had any of the Di-Noc...

    

    Last reply by Slick, April 3, 2011
28. 

    plotter set up

    March 29, 2011 by Guest rivercitytint

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    i just recived my plotter and tint tec got everything up and going and the only thing is i dont know how to set up my plotter to comunicate with the program. im connected via usb and am not sure which port to select on there program. i kinda lost and its after 5 so no tech support help.

    

    Last reply by Texastintchick, April 3, 2011
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    Getting into sign work ?

    March 30, 2011 by mates

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    Hey guys, ive been running my tint business for 3 years now and its coming into winter soon in Australia, ive been doing a few frost jobs and really want to get more into frost work and also would like to do vehicle wraps and even just other vehicle signage. i found a Canon IPF8000 for sale for 4 grand, it needs a service and is 3 years old. what expenses are we talking with a service and the inks, how much are inks , i will be printing on vinyl for outdoor use. anyone got any tips ? i have a friend who is in the industry now he does vehicle wraps and signage and also all other kinds of signwriting so i have him to help out but i am just waying up options of buying…

    

    Last reply by mates, March 30, 2011
30. 

    RC Hydroplane 1 2

    March 28, 2011 by blade

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    did this RC Hydroplane this morning. nothing special, just some silver metallic flames. the interesting part was that while he was sitting up front waiting while i was installing them he noticed we tinted windows and used llumar film. so then an hour later he shows back up to the shop with his other RC hydro that he has...... i thought that was pretty cool he knows nothing about window film he just copied the real hydroplane.

    

    Last reply by Guest, March 29, 2011
31. 

    New floor to ceiling glass doors

    February 17, 2011 by APTINT

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    Finally got them put in...we traded a glass company we do work for on a 3k job to put these doors in our shop to seperate our back room. There is soooo many options on what to do on these things haha, any thoughts?

    

    Last reply by Twisted Tinter, March 28, 2011
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    I'm in need of perf BG decal ?

    March 13, 2011 by coast2coasttinting

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    I have always used Glass scape's in the past for truck BG decal's. Can anyone here tell me the best place to get these decal's from. I'm sure there are guy's here who make these or use them more then a few time's a year like I do. Any info would be great. Custy I have want's a deer scene on the BG of his pickup.

    

    Last reply by hungry&fat, March 23, 2011
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    FirstCut vs ComputerCut

    March 20, 2011 by Guest Bad Boy Tinting

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    I have been a ComputerCut user for about five years. I really like the ComputerCut. However, at the beginning of the year they have gone up on the fee's and also, are obliging us to buy more of SolarGard film. I actually don't use a lot of the film, because of some foregoing problems that I have had with the film. Nevertheless, I still use the ComputerCut with LLumar and Suntek window film. So, I am now looking for a better or comparable cutting program. I am familiar with PercisonCut. It is a pretty decent system also. I just need to know more about the Madico FirstCut. So, if there is anyone who is a user of CompterCut and now FirstCut. I would love to hear yo…

    

    Last reply by Fiveofeen, March 22, 2011
34. 

    GERcutter? Cheap Backup?

    January 26, 2011 by Carmeltinting.com

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    Looking for a cheap back up plotter. The seller is in San Diego and says it will cut film. GERman engineered. Also it is HPGL compatible. Question: Will it work with ComputerCut? Ebay "GERcutter" Let me know what you think

    

    Last reply by Carmeltinting.com, March 21, 2011
35. 

    Best film for computer cutting?

    February 23, 2011 by Guest pinoyheat551

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    What is the best film for computer cutting? Ease of access, ease of loading, great results...

    

    Last reply by Carmeltinting.com, March 21, 2011
36. 

    Bleed Marks

    March 21, 2011 by justn8

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    Does anybody know how to add .125 bleed marks to an already created image in Illustrator? I need to add them for printing apparently and I haven't a clue Nevermind, figured it all out

    

    Last reply by justn8, March 21, 2011
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    Big azz tint graphic!! 1 2 3 4 5

    January 12, 2011 by Tint Artist

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    Here's some pics of a job i just finished for a truck and rv prepair shop!

    

    Last reply by Tint Artist, March 14, 2011
38. 

    Font Help

    March 11, 2011 by justn8

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    Shot in the dark but... does anybody know what this font is called and where I can get it? Or something very similar? Any help would reallllllly appreciated

    

    Last reply by justn8, March 13, 2011
39. 

    plotter lines

    March 11, 2011 by Guest irishhanks2

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    I have a graphtec plotter and i use tint-tec 20/20 it is putting roll lines on my film. My Question is will these lines go away or do i need to adjust something

    

    Last reply by Pyramids, March 12, 2011
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    Plotter for newbie ?

    March 5, 2011 by briansexclusive

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    Would you recommend a plotter for an individual new to tinting in a shop that is also new ?

    

    Last reply by Carmeltinting.com, March 9, 2011