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Biggest paper weight I have ever seen
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signlab?
by Guest Tint-r-die- 2 replies
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Does anyone here still run signlab 5? I am looking for a dongle....
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VantagePoint Concepts see thru rear window graphics 1 2
by Guest byoung- 11 replies
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Hey all you window tinters and anyone else interested in see through rear window graphics. We have a summer sale going on and the prices are lower then ever! I would love you to check out our website at www.vpwindowgrahpics.com. We have great imags by Harley-Davidson, Mossy Oak, National Geographic, and our very own famous John Rios from Grafix Jams. Check it out.
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I have a certain one in mind that I see everywhere on signs around town, I guess I can use any vector art. google didn't help out much...lol after a few hours I gave up and thought about the family I have here and ask for your help...who would have it and I will ask you please help? please send me what u have...
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The Art Of Tint
by Guest tintpro2007- 8 replies
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Just a little something I did on my quarter windows...
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woooow
by Guest ceezztints- 6 replies
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how the hell do ya do that is it just layers or computer????? I really wanna try but only have black on black lol teach me >> ill be the student looking for a master lol
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My first attempt at it. Trying to learn a little knife control. I only get ten minutes here or there at a time to work on it so it might be awhile (or never) before I finish. DR 15 and frosted areas are whitefrost layered with a DR 15. Decided to peel off what I hadn't cut out because with the time I have to work on it I am afraid I'll be left with a bunch of adhesive when I go to weed it out. Have to say this is some tedious sh*t, don't know how you guys do some of what you do, let alone know what to charge and figure time for. Respect
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2010 camaro hood spears/stripes
by Guest b18cls1- 4 replies
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im looking for the camaro hood spears vector to cut, any help would be great. thanks
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White vinyl 1 2
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Who makes white vinyl with light blue backing?
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Here's a job using transparent red vynal and backing it up with r20 from LLumar to give it the reflective look like a tint graphic! The stripes were plotted along with the door and the Salon! The logo was hand cut out of limo and r20 with deco red for the lips! I use the transparent vynals for those that don't spend the money for all tint because the color films cost so much more then the transparent vynals even though they give basically the same look minus the optics of window film! Plus transparent vynals are way easier to plot and work with when installing!
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Just did this job Sunday at the bar I drink at and it proved to be very rewarding because I was passing out cards left and right not to mention all the shots were 1/2 price for me! It took me alittle longer than expected to finish this one!
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need a font
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dose anyone have this font? Brody EF Regular
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Still looking for a plotter
by Guest Capital Window Tinting- 2 replies
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Looking for a plotter to cut paint protection film and a little bit of vinyl graphics.Can anyone help?
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vinyl
by Guest tint51- 6 replies
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Has anyone done ever done vinyl on interior trim.. ? I wanted to do mine as the paint is coming off.. thought I could do this is I can do PPF and tint.. what you think? Thanks, tint51
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904294tint jax florida orange park
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I know its not great but I really want to learn to control my knife a little better so I decided to do a skull on my peel board. Constructive criticism welcome Sorry for the horrible quality
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POLI (LIYU ) PLOTTER
by Guest UBAKALUG- 2 replies
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Hellow people. I need a driver for a Poli Plotter. We found that the Original trademark is Liyu (made in China). The Model is SC-631 E . I found a driver to be use with Corel Draw, but is not working properly. If some body Knows something about it PLEASE LET ME KNOW. I have spent so many hours looking in the Internet For the driver and the User manual without results. Thanks Jose
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I just did the graphic on this table using deco blue and the orange was the transparent orange vynal from Oracle backed with r20%! I liked the way this turned out so much that I had to show it off and ask what you guys thought?
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Anyone in these fields looking for a good return on investment might consider sponsoring the Plotters, Graphics, Vinyl and Signs Forum section of the forum monthly. You can place an ad that will appear at the top of the Plotters, Graphics, Vinyl and Signs Forum and all the topics in it, along with any existing ads. Check out Express Window Films' ad in the Window Film / Inventory section as an example. If you are interested contact me in a PM or at tintdude@gmail.com .
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what blades... 1 2
by Guest teamfutaba- 15 replies
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ok, im stumped. I can only think I cant use the same blade for all 3. whats the favorite blade angle for w/f, ppf and vinyl. scotty!!! oh yeah graphtec FC8000-160 plotter.
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Can You Paint It ?? 1 2 3
by Guest Collect188- 23 replies
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Im sorry if this was already asked but, I would like to purchase a windshield visor sticker/banner. Plain, one color. But the problem is that they obviously dont offer my color seeing its not a normal shade. Im sure many people have this problem so I was wondering if you can get them painted or if there was a place where you give them your color code and they can make it? IM - me at Cheeriokiller188 or ill try and come back to see if anyone posted.....THANKS -J
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insude and out side picture of the entrance door I did last night..I actually made the graphic and then transported the dragon rolled up..I realy did think it would last the drive and prep...but it did and it turned out well..
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Graphics
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I am the First to Post here...YES... I CLAIM THIS TERRITORY!!!! Oh I forgot.. I do Graphics,,, :P :P :P :P :P
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12 years in the sign industry tint is in the works!
by Guest cigrafix- 4 replies
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Hello guys and gals. I have been doing signs for 12 year from die cut stuff to digital printing with lamination I do it all. Window tint is something that I have always wanted to do. Now is the time I want to add this to my business. Please any info and views would be great. Let me know what you guys think! I own Graphtech fc7000mk2 cutters Roland sp-540v seal image laminator If you need decals I do wholesale work as well thesignlab2k4.com 25 Chuck Drive Unit#2 Dracut, MA 01826
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Looking to buy a plotter..Anybody have a used one for sale?
by Guest Capital Window Tinting- 1 reply
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I am looking for a used plotter please let me know if anyone has one.Thank you
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Sale of a Plotter machine 1 2
by Guest jbmobiletint.com- 14 replies
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I have Computer cut machine which I would like to sale for $1500.00. It is hardly been used and is in great shape. How would I go about posting it?
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Ioline plotter feedback
by Guest Val_j75- 2 replies
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I have a chance to buy a used Ioline I/s 110. Can anyone here please let me know if this is a good plotter to use for tint? If so what software could I use for it?
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so im looking to get a plotter and also have one in which I could cut tint if I wanted too.I have no clue about these things. what should I use. what is a price I should look for. anything cheap I could start out with? prolly been a burned out topic as well but searching sucks arse
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Tried some colored film and logo install at a sports bar . tint on outside covered with 2 mil clear .
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So I am interested in adding some CFV to my A4, and I know my son can market this at school. Can anyone give me some feedback on a good realistic looking CFV?
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This is the nineth Moes they 've had me do the tinting on and the graphics! Just a little extra touch on the address above the door!
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computer cut
by Guest teamfutaba- 5 replies
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I dont really do computer cut for car film, I signed up for there ppf templates. not the program I thought it would be. lots of patterns they dont have compared to xpel. how often do they do updates. also, there was no try before you buy. that should have been a sign right there. and if I decide to use them how well do there car patterns for w/f fit.
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http://albuquerque.craigslist.org/bfs/1703007916.html Also hows the price on it. Been wanting to get computer cut or something similar for a while I have the cash to get it. Let me know
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I have over 2300 fonts loaded onto my comp. So if your looking for one, there is a really good chance I have it. Just let me know the name of it and I will see if I have it. sorry but with this many fonts you will have to know the name of it. Because I cant look through all of them to find one that looks like the one you need. I am sure you can understand that. Also I know this may make me out to seem like a arsehole, but if your just joined the site, or just got into the business. I will propbaly not send you the font you need. The reason for this is quite simple. I have learned quite a bit from this site and helped as often as I could. So I don't want to help …
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I'm looking for "Showcard Gothic" If you can help, PM me for my email...
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Buying Plotter Tomorrrow Need advice
by Guest WFWB- 7 replies
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I cant decide between these 3. Graphtec 5000, ANA, Q series . What should I go with? Also what op system? Need Help!!!
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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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Need some help
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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Help Needed! - Graphtec FC4100-75 - Software/Compatibility/Drivers/Communication/Blades/Setup
Dano - thanks for the input. Like I mentioned, the drivers are no longer available online or through Graphtec. I found a company "DriverGuide" online that says they have the most current drivers called "Graphtec FC4100 Driver Update Utility" they swear it fixes common communication errors, printer head glitching and operates on Windows 11 - they want $30 for a 3 moth subscription to their data base and claim to have the driver but I have also heard there is the possibility of using either another Graphtec driver, or also depending on the cutting software the driver for the plotter may be included in the software. I know FlexFilm's cutting program supports an FC4100-75 but have never seen a review on their software, its capabilities/functions, or its overall accuracy. I do not want to trash a perfectly good plotter. So I am not just going to jump into buying another plotter if I can get the one I got for free one working. It was working fine with the previous owner for vinyl sign making, stenciling, and window tint I watched it work. As much as I would love a newer FC Plotter, there are cheaper options out there that compare and will work with my current computers. -
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Help Needed! - Graphtec FC4100-75 - Software/Compatibility/Drivers/Communication/Blades/Setup
1. Try switching the output language from the machine. It's either set on HPGL or HPPL. 2. Check to see that you have the right driver. 3. You may need to run Windows XP. 4. Toss that whole rig in the garbage and find a used FC 8000-130 or 160. -
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Help Needed! - Graphtec FC4100-75 - Software/Compatibility/Drivers/Communication/Blades/Setup
Hello all, I am new to owning a plotter and in need of some help. I recently inherited a working Graphtec FC4100-75 in amazing condition -near new - from a closing vinyl/tint business. It has a new cutting strip already installed and came with a blade (not sure what blade). The previous owner was using Tint-Tek and Flexi 6.1 on an archaic PC that cannot even connect to the internet anymore. As a side note I am not very tech savvy when it comes to terminology or linking the devices together, but I can read and comprehend things just fine. Part 1: I am trying to figure out how to get the Plotter properly connected and communicating to a new 2024 MacBook Pro M3 (OS Sonoma 14.4.1) or my 2022 Microsoft Surface Pro X (Windows 11) using the Serial-Com Port with a RS-232C adapter to USB-C. Currently I was able to get the plotter set up and even dialed in the test cutting properly for Vinyl and PPF with the blade it came with. On my old 2019 MacBook Air, I was also able to register the plotter as a "printer". At the time I had an active trial for Core just to test cutting capabilities, but it never cut any patterns once set up when I selected send to cut, it would only roll the material in/out. Since upgrading my Mac, I cannot get the Plotter to connect at all to the new Mac Book Pro - Have not tried with the Surface Pro yet - Need advise/help here, I was thinking of just designating the Surface Pro X to the shop if I can get it to work, but also happy go buy whatever will work (including a whole new PC with Windows 10). I am not able to find drivers for the plotter, so getting it to communicate properly is my main goal. Part 2: Knowing that this is an older legacy Graphtec plotter, I can imagine there isn't a ton of options out there that provide tint/ppf cuts that are compatible anymore and I need some help tracking down what will work best. As much as I love Core, I am not a high enough volume shop right now to spend what they want per month for both tint and ppf patterns - any solid alternatives that could work well? Avery VDT, Suntek, Llumar, or any ideas would help. I also plan to make custom vinyl decals so advice on other programs that work for this would help too, something like Digi-Cut, Flexi, or...? Part 3: Once I get everything set up and working properly, I am in need of some help picking out the right blades for cutting patterns for Carbon Tint, Ceramic Tint, PPF, & Vinyl. I can already set up all the specifics like Force, Speed, and Quality, but I am trying to figure out what blades I should be using with each material as there are a million options out there. I prefer Graphtec's Blades but I am coming from hand cutting everything. So not up to par on what works with what. Final Notes: I have read the entire Users Manual for the Plotter. Cover to cover, twice, and have only gotten this far. I spoke with Graphtec support but they did not have any help to offer, they told me it is an outdate model they no longer offer support with and recommended me asking around on forms or using a computer repair shop to get things connected. I spoke with a Computer Repair shop I have used for many things and they told me it would be $600 to $1,000 to have them come out just to get it connected to the computer and working properly. I am hoping with some guidance and industry knowledge here I can get it up and running for my business needs. I truly appreciate all the help I can get, otherwise I am just going to sell it and continue hand cutting everything (not ideal with the technologies we have available now-a-days). It really is like new and I'd hate to see it gone when I know there are answers. Thanks in advance for any help with this. -
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At What VLT% does visibility start being impacted
It is all subjective. You can NOT get a real answer except for yourself.- Visibility
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WE ARE HIRING - Window Tinter needed Waldorf MD 20602
Vega Motorsport is expanding its Team we need an Experienced Automotive Glass Tinter Duties:- Install Automotive glass Film with a high level of quality, Be punctual and reliable in attendance, Perform miscellaneous job related activities. Requirements:- High School Diploma or GED, At least 2yrs experience in automotive glass tinting, Must have a valid driver's permit with a clean record, Keen attention to detail, Excellent eye coordination to detail, Ability to work in a fast pace environment, Courteous to staff and customers. Call 301 932 8342 or Send CV and cover letter to darrel@vegadetailing.com -
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Automotive Tint Comparison
It's probably worthwhile mentioning that I live in a gets very hot in summer and mostly year long, and never gets to a point where snow fall is a concern. Record High Temperature: 48.9 Celsius or 120 Fahrenheit Mean maximum °C (°F): 38.8 C or 101.8 F Mean daily maximum °C (°F): 31.2 Celsius or 88.2 Fahrenheit Mean daily minimum °C (°F): 3 Celsius or 37.4 Fahrenheit Mean minimum °C (°F): 1.6 C or 34.9 F Record low °C (°F): -6 Celsius or 21.2 Fahrenheit To the USA based forum users, think: Dallas-Fort Worth Texas region (in particular around Denton/Sherman) Houston Texas Harlingen, Texas Orlando, Florida Tampa, Florida Lawton, Oklahoma San Diego, California Los Angeles, California San Jose, California Fresno, California Sacramento, California Puebla de Zaragoza in Mexico For Europeans, think: Spain (Cordoba) Italy (Palermo) Portugal (Lisbon) Greece (Athens, Crete, etc)
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