Plotters and Cutting Systems

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1. 

   Anyone up to the test? 1 2

   June 28, 2005 by Kemble

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   ok, well I didn't know where to put this post either in "Off Topic" or here in graphics but I figured I'd get more of a reply here. Its an odd request but it's something thats been on my mind a long time. I've been wanting to get a tatoo of an armband to go around my left bicep. I don't have any tatoos now. Here's what I want. I've got an idea in my head that I've asked all my artist friends about and nothing has met my expectations so I figured since some of you are talented with your olfa blades with flames and tribal designs that you might be able to help me out. My last name is ROCK so what I've been thinking is about 1 1/2" to 2" tribalish armband with my last n…

   

   Last reply by Kemble, June 30, 2005
2. 

   Old meets new.

   June 22, 2005 by Guest Al-tint

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   Dealer has an 05' Mustang Conv. He wanted it to look like this '69 Mach 1 He gives me a Phoenixgraphix SK401 reflective black kit to put on. It did work with some modifications, but if I was to do another I would have made the decal myself to fit properly. The car looked better in the light as the black was turning silver/white as you walked around it.

   

   Last reply by Guest, June 28, 2005
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   Boat lettering 1 2

   June 22, 2005 by blade

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   Here's what I did yesterday. A buddy's boat. He needed a name on the back of it. Nothing special but it is a catchy name.

   

   Last reply by Kemble, June 28, 2005
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   A few others

   June 27, 2005 by Guest Tintbds

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   Last reply by Guest, June 28, 2005
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   Vinyl types

   June 25, 2005 by Guest Al-tint

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   CAST - 2mil , 2.5mil and sometimes 3mil Thin film that is melted to a liquid and poured to make the vinyl. It costs more to produce. It does not shrink ( less that .5% ) as much. CALENDERED - 2.5mil, 3mil, 4mil, 5mil Thicker material that starts as warm pellets and is pressed, rolled and stretched to make the vinyl. Cheaper to produce. Cheaper to sell. The "memory" in the pellets makes it want to shrink back to it's original form. Look at old crappy sign lettering and it will have a big glue line around the edges. The calendered vinyl has shrunk away from the original glue. The maker cheaped out and use short term vinyl for a long term job. Both have there advantages …

   

   Last reply by Guest, June 25, 2005
6. 

   TRD Logo 1 2

   June 21, 2005 by Guest HeatShrunkSS

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   Anyone have a clean image of the TRD logo (Toyota Racing Development) that will vectorize nicely without a junk load of clean up??? Thanks in advance!!

   

   Last reply by Guest, June 22, 2005
7. 

   repairing cutting strips

   June 15, 2005 by watchdaride

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   • 855 views

   Are you tired of replacing those expensive cutting strips on your plotter? When you get a groove in it just get some epoxy glue and fill it in then get some wet sand paper and sand it down. I use to pelace mine ( anagraph ) at $30 a pop . I have my present one 4 months now. my 2 cents.

   

   Last reply by Guest, June 21, 2005
8. 

   Sirius logo?

   June 17, 2005 by alltracpete

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   hey guys, just cant seem to find the logo, XM has cuttable formats on their site, but not sirius, real smart. pete@tvpauto.com if you do. thanks in advance

   

   Last reply by alltracpete, June 21, 2005
9. 

   Skins & Skins

   April 29, 2005 by Guest KillaKlownzHobbies

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   Don't know if this is in the right place or not but here goes: Anyone know where I might obtain alrdy made templates to make skins for like XBOX, PSP, GAME CUBE, Etc.? Was thinking about getting started in it but need some helpful resources. Any help would be appreciated.

   

   Last reply by Guest, June 18, 2005
10. 

    Vehicle graphics

    June 8, 2005 by Guest Express Dent

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    Is there any type of program or website based design that you can do a design on the vehicle it will be applied to. For example, If I would be having lettering and graphics applied on a particular vehicle can I pull up a picture of that vehicle and see the design on scale?

    

    Last reply by Guest, June 18, 2005
11. 

    Tintdetective artwork

    June 13, 2005 by Guest Tintbds

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    What you guys/gals think?

    

    Last reply by blade, June 16, 2005
12. 

    My new cutting table 1 2

    May 31, 2005 by blackpearl

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    Wanted to make the computer and table one unit and with the cordless keyboard and mouse it works awesome. Have added an air blower to feed air under the tint so it floats over the table without needing to be guided by hand.

    

    Last reply by Guest, June 10, 2005
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    JACK DANIELS LOGO

    March 8, 2005 by Guest thetintshop

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    I need the jack daniles "old no. 7" logo. I have it, I just can't find it.

    

    Last reply by blade, June 8, 2005
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    Hyperlite logo?

    June 1, 2005 by Guest uogecko

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    Anybody have this art? http://i21.ebayimg.com/03/I/04/32/b3/8f_1_b.JPG There's a different Hyperlite at Brands of the World but not the one I'm looking for. Thanks! G

    

    Last reply by Guest, June 2, 2005
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    Help pricing a job

    May 28, 2005 by Guest uogecko

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    Hey there - I'm having trouble pricing a job for a client. I was hoping you all might reccomend some prices. My client is the middleman, so he needs to purchase my graphics, install them, and do it all for a price that the end-user will think is appropriate. He provided camera-ready vector art and wants the following: Graphics for the side and back of 2 service vans: 4 quantity yellow/black 43" x 23" 2 quantity yellow/black 23" x 15.5" Weed difficulty: 6/10 License numbers for the 2 service vans: 2 quantity black 16.5" x 1.4" 4 quantity black 14.8" x 1.2" Weed difficulty: 3/10 I'll layer the 2 colors in-house and ship him decals that are ready to apply in one …

    

    Last reply by Guest, May 29, 2005
16. 

    where my t.a. go

    May 26, 2005 by Tintologist

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    Does anybody know where the T.A. I posted moved to?

    

    Last reply by Tintologist, May 27, 2005
17. 

    2001 s-10 extreme

    May 25, 2005 by Guest NRTHTNT

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    Anyone know what vinyl matches the silver gm code 13-a racing stripes on this truck, I got a customer that bought a hard tonneu cover and wants to match the stripes? thanks to all replies Nate

    

    Last reply by TINTDESIGNZ, May 26, 2005
18. 

    Today's tint graphics 1 2

    May 19, 2005 by blade

    • 10 replies
    • 1.2k views

    Company logo on qtrs and rear window in Silver 20. SAVE---SpokaneAudioVideoExperts.

    

    Last reply by blade, May 23, 2005
19. 

    Very Interesting...

    May 23, 2005 by Guest B Topper

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    Hey guys, Im the newest newbie here! I've been looking into plotters for a bit now. They seem to be used for alot! I've been reading a ton of the forums on here trying to learn as much as I can. Here is my situation! I would like to start my own business I've been looking into all kinds of stuff, an well creating graphics seems like a fun and enjoyable job... (some times im sure its not! heh). I currently AirBrush t-shirts, mailboxes an such as a hobby. Im thinking if I own a plotter in combination with my airbrush I could possibly have a nice little graphic business. So I come to you folks to get the ins and outs of the business. I dont really plan on doing full car wr…

    

    Last reply by Guest, May 23, 2005
20. 

    eclipse graghics

    May 20, 2005 by Guest tintgod

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    looking for a cool eclipse graghic for an eclipse car.(back glass LOGO).I have found a few...just wondering if anyone else might have any..thanks

    

    Last reply by Guest, May 20, 2005
21. 

    Looking for Logo .eps

    May 19, 2005 by tint_detective

    • 9 replies
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    Anyone have a Ram Head Logo in .eps format? Please PM me. I will be eternally grateful!

    

    Last reply by TINTDESIGNZ, May 20, 2005
22. 

    Just keepin de flame alive. 1 2 3 4 5

    April 11, 2005 by Guest Tintbds

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    Last reply by TintDude, May 19, 2005
23. 

    Stolen art 1 2 3 4 5

    May 5, 2005 by DarthShader

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    http://www.radicalray.com/ (my site) http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...7512138703&rd=1 This guy stole my graphic and is selling it on shirts.

    

    Last reply by Guest, May 19, 2005
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    Chevy Cargo Van template

    May 19, 2005 by Guest uogecko

    • 1 reply
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    I'm looking for a Chevy Van Template - does anyone have one they could share? Thanks a lot! uogecko@gmail.com Gabe

    

    Last reply by Guest, May 19, 2005
25. 

    Posts deleted?

    May 19, 2005 by Guest uogecko

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    I just noticed that my 2 recent posts were deleted - were they innapropriate for this forum? Gabe

    

    Last reply by TintDude, May 19, 2005
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    Need Favor 1 2

    May 5, 2005 by Guest nautiboi73

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    I have an eps file that Draw should be able to open as a vector easy, but I am thinking that it is a version that my Draw 9 can't hanlde. need someone to regress the file to Verions 4 or something.

    

    Last reply by Guest, May 12, 2005
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    Need to know 1 2

    May 5, 2005 by Guest nautiboi73

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    need it for a job 2morow. thanks for the help.

    

    Last reply by Guest, May 9, 2005
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    Blue Carbon Fiber Vinyl

    May 6, 2005 by Guest HeatShrunkSS

    • 1 reply
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    Anyone know where I can get some Blue Carbon Fiber Vinyl for a specific job?? I thought Avery used to make it, but turns out I'm wrong. Any help is greatly appreciated!!

    

    Last reply by solareclipseauto, May 6, 2005
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    For vectoring images

    May 5, 2005 by Guest Marco

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    What is the easiest program to use for vectoring images? Adobe Illustrator or Corel Draw? I never used either and I'm just starting to do graphics so I need something that can get the job done without so much confusion.

    

    Last reply by Guest, May 5, 2005
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    Ford King Ranch Logo

    May 4, 2005 by Guest uogecko

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    Anybody have a vector version of the King Ranch logo? http://www.krsaddleshop.com/ It's the "flying W" I'm looking for. Couldn't find it on brandsoftheworld.com I know I could trace it, but the versions I found are all too small to do it accurately. Thanks! G

    

    Last reply by Guest, May 5, 2005
31. 

    Which plotter?

    April 30, 2005 by Guest Customkay

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    Ive decided to start doing signs and graphics but am well confused buy which plotter to get, any advice? What do you guys have? Im looking to spend about ?1000 on one to get started but dont want to buy something thats going to be useless in a years time or to hard to get spares for. Help me please.

    

    Last reply by Guest, May 1, 2005
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    Good Starter Package?

    April 29, 2005 by Guest KillaKlownzHobbies

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    Hi Guys, Was just wondering what would be a good place to go to purchase a good starter package for vinyl/tint cutting? Any help would be much appreciated!

    

    Last reply by Guest, April 30, 2005
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    vynl cutting programs

    February 21, 2005 by Guest omoneyo

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    I have a graphtec ce3000 plotter.. and ive been using corel draw to cut my vynl.. neone have any other program or any advice for cuttin praphics and name brand logos.. like toyo tires... yokohama.. or pioneer logos...

    

    Last reply by Guest, April 29, 2005
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    Xbox skin 1 2

    January 13, 2005 by Guest uogecko

    • 15 replies
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    Does anyone have a vector file for making Xbox skins? Thanks, G

    

    Last reply by Guest, April 29, 2005
35. 

    iPod template?

    March 28, 2005 by Guest uogecko

    • 1 reply
    • 836 views

    Does anyone have a template for making iPod skins? I'm acutally looking for a template for both the large iPods and the iPod minis. Anyone? Thanks! G

    

    Last reply by Guest, April 29, 2005
36. 

    Helicopter????

    April 26, 2005 by blade

    • 8 replies
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    anyone have a design? Chinook is what I'm looking for.

    

    Last reply by blade, April 28, 2005
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    18 wheeler

    April 24, 2005 by Guest thetintshop

    • 3 replies
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    I need a template for an 18 wheeler cab with a sleeper. anybody have one?

    

    Last reply by Guest, April 26, 2005
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    Bumper inserts/inlay for Ford Mustang

    April 25, 2005 by Guest MustangGuy9917

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    Hey everyone..I hate to make my first post a request but I have a rather large group of Mustang owners that are all in a local/state mustang club ..If someone could get me a copy of the file used for cutting the bumper inserts for the bumpers on the mustang gt 94-98 I would greatley appreciate it along with anything else you have and maybe want to share..I have a really good friend who has been doing this for 10 years and he has agreed to do any vinyl at cost for our group...he suggested that I get the file in either EPS or maybe bmp format...any help would be great..if you need anything else information wise or maybe want to make a trade please let me know as it would me…

    

    Last reply by Guest, April 25, 2005
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    Chrysler wing 1 2 3

    April 21, 2005 by Guest Marco

    • 25 replies
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    I need the new Chrysler wing anyone have it?

    

    Last reply by Guest, April 25, 2005
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    Graphics and Decal Shareware

    April 5, 2005 by dbdreams

    • 1 reply
    • 863 views

    Does anyone know where you can get graphics and decal shareware?

    

    Last reply by Guest, April 24, 2005