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Plotters and Cutting Systems for PPF, Vinyl and Window Film.
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Here are a few jobs i did over the last few weeks! It's been a blessing as the slow months approach! I have another 24 ft. trailor we'll letter in the middle of next week for a dental equiptment company! It starts with decals, magnetics, and banners and takes off from there! Take advantage of your plotters if you have them! Here's a golf cart i did a cream colored racing stripe and her name on the side to match the same style stripe that's on her new Mustang!
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I am considering one of these two companies and the reason I am considering Xpels DAP is because down the line I'd like to get into PPF, and from what I have seen I like Xpels setup etc for this, many recommendations of their users etc...Anyway, the reason I ask about the accuracy is every computercut pattern I have ever seen around here, they leave a good 1/4" gap at the top of the window and the pattern is just below the gasket so I am curious if that is due to the patterns they are using not being long enough or why they would leave such a gap? So I guess I am trying to get a feel of what users of either software think.
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In Need Of A Jigsaw Puzzle EPS Cut Ready Image
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my friend wants there roof covering in different jigsaw pieces. If anyone has got any can they send them to my email, or tell me where I could download some for free. Thankyou ukcarper999@hotmail.com
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Websites For Free EPS Vector Cut Ready Images?
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I normally use Brands Of The World to get my EPS cut ready images, but I think I have downloaded almost everything off there now. What other websites is there where I can download some images for free. Also I am getting alot of requests of customers for custom images. I am a student so havn't got any money, so is there any programs which I can make a normal JPEG image to cut ready EPS with 1 click as I'm not very graphic software literate. Cheers Guys P.S. if anyone has got any good DUB, RAT, or JDM logos, and slogans in cut ready eps, would you be able to send them to my email ukcarper999@hotmail.com
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Here's the link Ebay Plotter for Sale My question is has anyone used this plotter or a comparable one made by Red Sail. I sent them a message and they said that it will cut film but that i needed to check with ComputerCut to see if it had a driver for this plotter. Just looking for a backup as my DGI is getting a few years on it and I don't want to be caught when/if it stops on me. Thanks in advance for your feedback
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FX Carbon Fiber Film
by Guest TheDarkSide- 0 replies
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Hey Everyone, I'm new to this forum and wanted to see if anyone is using any kind of Carbon Fiber Vinyl? I have been talking to a company called http://www.FXCarbonFiber.com. They sent me some samples and they look good. Prices look really good too. I was wondering if anyone has tried this film from them yet for wrapping vehicles? Here's their dealers site: http://www.FXCarbonFiber.com/dealers
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Here's a couple tables i did this week and my new sun graphic on my front door! Haven't put the molding back in the door yet! Just had my front door window replaced because it got broke! Tell me whatcha think!!!!!
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Local sign distributor started selling FDC 4200 vinyl instead of oracale 651and he said its just as good as or better .The price is a lot better and the distributor is around the corner so convenient. Can i get 3-4 years on cars in florida before going bad?
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A Piece for our shop
by Guest tintpro2007- 3 replies
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Done with Deco Red and Stainless Steel Copper. 13X52 The left side looks like broken glass, bottom is barbed wire, you can see the left part way better in person.
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Anybody have a vector logo of a 50 cal bullet?
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I need a vector logo of a 50 cal bullet. We are doing some tint-art on a tattoo store front named "Bullets" so that is the reasoning behind it. If you have one or know of a place where I can get one, let me know please. Call/text (910) 232-577 or email me at ethan@aptinting.com...brandsoftheworld does not have any, or at least i can't find any... Callin in the troops on this one lol i can't find one anywhere, already called Jeff with rollin sound in jax. florida but he's stuck too. Help anyoone? lol Thanks for trying to help though jeff, and keeping an eye out for one.
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It would be for a different but similar car. I was just curious if someone knows of a vector that is close or a way to easily replicate it
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I'm trying to figure out how much square footage in tint I will be using to tint a car. Can someone give me some estimates? I am trying to be as efficient as possible. I am planning on using a plotter with computer cutting software. My original thought was to buy 60" rolls to minimize waste. I figured with a 60" roll, i might only have to use 3 or 4 feet from that roll per car 5ft x 4ft = 20sq feet. However i am not sure if i am close with this figure. So i am looking for someone that uses software and a plotter to give me a ballpark of what square footage is used when cutting out for a 2dr or 4dr. i've read on here on another post people were saying 7 to 10ft from a …
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Whats the most precise and versatile computer cutting software? 1 2
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Hey everyone, I've been doing some research and lurking on here for a little while now. I still haven't found my answer yet. Basically I am looking for the most precise tint cutting software, also software that allows the use of any tint manufacturer. here are a list of programs I have heard of, I am looking for feedback from people that actually use them, and also the quality of the program (available car selection, precision, etc..) Tint Tek 20/20 ComputerCut(requires lumar tint i think) TintTronix Precision Cut I may be missing some, but i would really appreciate some feedback on each system, as this would be a big investment.. Thank you!
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Sort of looking for a plotter to contour cut on prints if i can find one at a good deal. What model plotters have the optical eye to give contour cuts on prints with registration marks?
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Qestion for those of you who do shirts
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I don't do shirts myself, but i have a freind who does and gives me a good deal on em. So I have sold a few orders and I always order an extra of each one to keep to show ppl who might be interested. How is the best way to hang/show them protected from dirt and getting dingy? I was thinking like dry cleaner bags but I dont have access to them and they are way too long. I would really like to hang them (probably with push pins) on the wall
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After my father moved out last year i started doing signs myself and now it has soften the blow of the cooler months when tint slows down! I'm busier now doing signs then tint at this time of the year! These are just some of the projects i did over the last month and a 1/2! I'm working on a couple 24ft trailors now and i'll post pics when i'm done with them! There both really cool layouts!
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We have had a plotter in the office for as long as I can remember, that being said, I dont think I have used it more than three times. Now I have a project that requires it to earn it's keep. The problem I'm Having is the blade is tearing the film at some of the stop / start corners. We are using dusted crystal
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I want to put some graphics on my Civic. I'm not looking for anything cheesy, just something that will bring up the conversation of tint when I talk to people. If you guy's, and of course ladies, have some good ideas or pictures please post them. For whoevers idea I use, I will donate $10 to Tintdude in your name so that you can get an extra medal.
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Anybody Got 1 2 3
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I need a lacey border vector...something frilly and femine for a local beauty shop... email it to bogdog955@msn.com in a wmf or cdr format please
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It took pulling the partition and a bunch of trim to access the sides...
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Any tips for applying thin pieces so they aren't sliding around?
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I've been getting into wrapping vehicles and doing pretty good so far but i had a trailor that we just finished and it had a ton of rivets or screws and normally on cut vynal jobs i would remove them out of my way and then put them back in afterwards, but this job was a small trailor and we wrapped the whole sides and it was a pain going over! I got it to turn out really nice for a first time install on this kind of application but i wanted to know what some of you guys do for going over them ? Is there a special technique or tool they use for this?
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Hand-Cut Tint-Art on our store front door
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NRM-PS2 White Frost / V-45 All hand-drawn, and hand-cut. Heron and Sea Grass. Got it all drawn out: Finished product:
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Custom Charger Stripe to look like the Challenger stripes.... http://www.guardiangraphics.net/images/Dod...ger_Graphic.jpg Patriotic Eagle with American Flag and POW Flag-Hood Graphic http://www.guardiangraphics.net/images/Eag...hoodgraphic.jpg Dodge Durango Hockey Stick Graphic http://www.guardiangraphics.net/images/Hem...ide_Graphic.jpg Monte Carlo Racing Stripes-Black w/ Silver Met accents http://www.guardiangraphics.net/images/Iva...ing_stripes.jpg Roxana Police Tahoe-custom designed/printed on reflective http://www.guardiangraphics.net/images/Rox...ive_Graphic.jpg
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Searched
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But can't find this Stewie, if ur willing to send it to bigdog955@msn.com http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...1&viewitem=
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Been doing tons of racing stripes and was curious if there is anyone that makes a solid color vinyl with a uv coating or laminate? I am concerned about longevity for the stuff we apply on hoods, roofs, and trunks...looking for colors white, red, blue, black, silver, gold....thanks!
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looking into a plotter for tint and vinyl
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hey guys its getting close to tax time and i need to spend some money so im looking at buying a plotter. im looking to prob spend around 2500 for one if thats poss. id like to be able to cut a 40in roll of tint and also cut some vinyl. i guess im asking what kind would be good to get and where is the best place to buy supplys from, vinyl, cutters, ect... also can most cutters cut ppf? cause i would like to be able to offer it also and where is a good place to get like the vinyl that u do lights in and like the carbon fiber look vinyl? thanks guys
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I need a template for the 2008 Dodge Challenger to fine tune a graphic I am working on. If anyone has they could send me I would be most appreciative. my email is twistedtinter@gmail.com Thanks
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3M Matte Blue
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So I have this project that requires 3M matte blue on a couple pieces of glass. Where can i get it?
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Jacksonville Florida CompuCut CC dealer rollin sound 904-772-8301 jeff rutherford 904-294-tint www.myspace.com/ljrutherford
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my grandfather has made some of the most amazing stained glass...some stained glass that he has made, had as many as 750 pieces......like this one this is my piece I made of window tint to look as if it was stained glass....I still have the clear on this and havent installed it on glass yet...lol..its peal and stick. to al my tintdudes black was CumputerCut pattern and all colors are hand cut.....I would lay the color on the pattern and scratch the clear with my knife to make the peices fit right. then remove color of the pattern to cut it (mainly not to ruin the original pattern) this is for you tinters out there that need some new ideas to make some real money.…
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Would someone like to send me a pm with a quote to cut my logo like in my sig, without the black background and reflection across the top. I would like one maybe 10" wide not really sure, maybe I could make a better decision if I had a general idea about how much it would cost in different sizes. Thanks in advance....
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We got a deal to make stickers for a Taekwondo (sp?) school that my 6 yo goes to, but I dont have any martial art vectors. I need some of kicks, punches, stance, etc...anything related. Help a TD'er out! Troy@cypresswindowtinting.com
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Calvin p1ss1ng 1 2
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ok, so we've all seen him p1ss1ng on this or p1ss1ng on that. Where does one get this graphic? Is there a clip art collection of him p1ss1ng on all the different car companies, sports teams, etc etc? I looked on brands of the world but the only ones they have aren't the ones with the striped shirt like the ones we see everywhere. Plus its just him p1ss1ng on the ground and not on anything.
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Florida Gator Head 1 2 3
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I made this today and havent stuck it to glass yet, wait for that florida gator fan? lol.. I prepped this head today "I put it together and its ready to be shipped..." , because the release liner/clear is stil on it. this took me no time at all and cant believe how much I payed for the colored tint, but its well worth it. I got so many colors in stock and im ready to do more logos with color..this gator head and a Hello Kitty, which both are posted in this thread....ive started calling these shadowart and glass tatto's. when they are plased on glass they can make designs/logos threw the interior of your car, from the sun shining threw them. this is done at rollin sound …
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this is several layers of tint to make it look as if it was stained glass. i have 7 hours into making this piece and i even made a stencil pattern that i used as a proof. i have a lot of pics of this piece and you can see more at www.myspace.com/ljrutherford this can be done with any art... jeff rutherford jax jacksonville and orange park florida 904 904-294-8468
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would like to try a plotter pattern for a month. How would I go about it. Who to call,and can u rent or buy?
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Stratos 70 on windshield, what is this?
I can't win with getting tint decent on the windshield. I had 3M on my F150 done twice and still has major defects. Recently did Stratos twice on my F350 and I see this granular spotted, texture pattern on the tint. It's super obvious in the corner here but also right in my view when driving. It's honestly hard to point out and show someone but when your driving and stuff is moving behind the windshield, it becomes more obvious. The lighting also matters. The first time I did the windshield, I had a two foot line on the windshield. Thinking it was tint, they removed the tint and it was apparently a defect in the Ford windshield. An issue between the laminated glass layers caused this big defect. So they removed the tint, I had Ford replace the windshield on a 2024 F350 but when the tint shop removed the tint, they made a bunch of micro scratches in the front windshield, probably from scrapping the glue off. I told them but I didn't care since Ford was replacing the windshield anyways. So if basically I'm trying to figure out what this texture stuff is and if I should have them replace or remove it. Replacing it might just have different issues but also afraid they will scratch the windshield. -
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Wtb Solar Gard Supreme NR 40
I would direct you to Express Window Films web site. They sell Global brand after setting up an account with them. They are reasonably priced and they do partials. Can't go wrong with Global.- 1
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Never overlook the condition of the floor. Back when I did install, I used to mist the floor between the vehicle and the peel board. This is done between misting the window and walking toward the peel board to mist the pattern liner, peel liner and spray adhesive for install. Tacks any dust for the duration of each pattern install, so repeat each time a pattern is going to be installed. -
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Olfa blades are not as sharp as they used to be
Yeah, at least a decade ago rumored to be different as a result of a US based manufacturer making Olfa blades sold here at home. Of course, Olfa would deny coupling up with a US maker. I, too, switched to NT.- 1
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Olfa blades are not as sharp as they used to be
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Olfa blades are not as sharp as they used to be
We have been using olfa blades forever but in the past year we have noticed the quality of the blades is not the same as it used to be. Blades are not as sharp and pressing harder is starting to etch the glass on certain vehicles. Would like to know if anyone else is experiencing this or is there a better brand ss blades that you have been using that is a better trusted brand. -
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Help Needed! - Graphtec FC4100-75 - Software/Compatibility/Drivers/Communication/Blades/Setup
Bump on this. I spoke with Film & Vinyl Design and the rep told me their cutting software contains the drivers for the Graphtec 4100 models. They also mentioned it will work with Windows 11. Any one have experience with this program, good or bad things to say about it? -
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Push out all the air you can then… Heat up area with heat gun and use a hard card to press them down while everything is still fresh… don’t over heat prep work is key… you can also use masking tape on the gaskets and carefully peel the tape out once you have all the fingers out- 1
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Wtb Solar Gard Supreme NR 40
Would like to buy a partial roll of the Solar Gard Supreme NR 40… needs to about 25ft x 30” plus and a 5% strip for the front windshield let me know if you could help out just a former window tinted here the has a new truck I wanna work on Thanks -
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Canadian Tinter Looking for work in US
35 years old. Over 10 years in the field doing automotive tint and ppf. Currently managing / working as main installer in Edmonton, Alberta. Xpel/Suntek, DAP/Core experience. Long story short, Canada became boring and i would want to give US a shot. Love what i am doing, getting paid well for where i am but i know i can do more & its hard to jump higher than your head where i am. if there are shops that are willing to provide i good Canadian installer a job offer i would like to talk. P.S. Would love to be in the place that is busy year round.
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