Plotters and Cutting Systems
Plotters and Cutting Systems for PPF, Vinyl and Window Film.
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See through window vinyl?
by Guest lakersfan1- 8 replies
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Does anyone know where I can get something done to my hatch glass like they do on advertising cars? You know, like autowraps.com
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Just wanted to add...
by Guest AutoAccents- 5 replies
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All I'm trying to get across is that I am just someone that doesn't have a family to support and I am someone that is just getting into the tinting world. BUT I don't like the fact that the first thing that I have ever said on this board was sent back to me with two ass remarks. I found that very unprofessional and coming from men like you guys that have been around for a while I felt offended. So naturally I came back with some anger involved. Plus one thing that I do want to say is I am a very creative person and have tons of great ideas that may just change the way we can do custom graphix in cars. Next I don't want people to think I do little half-ass work just…
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My latest job... 1 2
by Guest germandy- 12 replies
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...that's what I did this week. A job for a bodypiercing studio. Vinyl and tint graphix.
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tint tek or computer cut
by Guest Grandfather Tint- 6 replies
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Does any have a copy of either of these programs? I would REALLY appreciate it!
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Just saying HI!
by Guest smittystint- 5 replies
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Just wanted to introduce myself to the forum. Awesome sight, can't believe all the information I've been missing out on. CHeck me out at www.smittystint.com I do all my graphics by hand and Im thinking about moving into the tech age of the plotter. Smitty P.S. Awesome stuff posted here, props to all the customizers!!!!!
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release metint
by Guest metint- 6 replies
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Can anyone into film graphics tell metint what the best release tape would be for speedy install of film graphics? I have tried low tack release tape, but find it takes too much time for film adhesive to tack before success in release tape removal. Is there a release tape or paper that has very low tack adhesive or a water-soluble adhesive that would work well with window film graphics?
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help w/ pricing install labor
by Guest keepitcool- 3 replies
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need some help from vinyl people on pricing installation of graphics cut my another company and instaled by me.the vinyl goes on a glass staircase but on the outside so I cant stick them from the stairs I will be using a scissor lift.ive never priced just labor before.I have no idea what its worth.
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:booga Here work of Kris from Belgium - used TopTint Silver - DARTZ.SALT'n'PEPPER and plotter....
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windsheild question please help...
by Guest odenthall1- 3 replies
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hey all I'm doing a vinyl graphic for a windshield across the top... how do I compensate for the curve of the windshield?
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removing pinstripes/ tinting shops
by Guest mitsumirage00- 3 replies
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hey, I want to take the pinstipes off of my car, they arent painted on so I figure it shouldnt be too hard, but I want to do it the right way, so if anyone knows please tell me.. also im new around here and I was wondering if anyone knew and good places to take your car to get tinting and or graphic designs in the charleston area.. thanks
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plotter question
by Guest shadytinting- 8 replies
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what angle blade should I be using for the plotter to cut tint, right now I have a 45 degree blade thank you
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GRAPHICS FOR TODAY
by Guest mushroomhead- 5 replies
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THIS WAS FOR LOCAL RADIO SHOP
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Computer cut precuts 1 2 3 4
by Guest AFdude- 31 replies
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Howdy, board. I have an '03 ext. cab Tacoma with factory tint in back. I saw computer cut precuts for the front two windows on eBay for not a whole lot of money. I can either go Solargard or Madico Charcool, and either 20 or 35. First off, can any of ya'll tell me if these "computer cuts" are worthwhile or is it more of a gimmick? Second, which brand is preferable? And which % do you recommend? I think it'd be nice if they matched, but I also don't want to be too far outside the law. I'm thinking it should be a fairly easy job since the glass is nice and flat and I can easily tape back the weather strip on the bottom. I plan to follow the tint dude installation i…
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For the vinyl people... 1 2 3
by Guest ChopShopCustomz- 26 replies
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I was wondering if anyone would be interested in cutting a sticker for me...I want a new logo for my car club but I cant come up with anything I like...plus I dont have a plotter and the places we had cut the odl sticker arent that good in my opinion.. :booga if anyones interested pm me or email me thanks Justin
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TINT GRAPHICS
by Guest SIGNMAN- 3 replies
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I'm looking for sources for color film for my custom tint graphics. talked to a rep. from llumar but he claimed that my region of the country wasn't able to purchase due to protected territories for their colored films?
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Some graphics... 1 2 3 4
by Guest germandy- 34 replies
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Hi guys, here are some graphics which I made:
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got bored did this 1 2
by Guest mosolarpro- 10 replies
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walla
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Monster Job 1 2
by Guest GeorgiaTinter- 15 replies
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Took me what felt like an eternity, but the results were sweet. Whole thing was covered all the way around...
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This is the back of my van! I used SunGard Fade film with SunGard Endurance 14 film behind it. It's a simple design, but fairly dramatic and it's supposed to be somewhat like my business logo. Thanks for looking!
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local MALL had us install the lights on top and a radio communications set up. I got to install the graphics kit, it was made for that perticular vehicle, it was that reflective vinyl. I think I would much rather do this than tint
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pre made graphics
by Guest thetintshop- 6 replies
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I have new distributor for stuff like this. my used car guys eat this stuff up. I charge em $30 to put it on and up the price about $20. takes maybe 20 mintes to put on. I don't do them for customers, but you can charge them out the azz for this stuff. anybody wants the info pm me and I'll give it to you. they also sell to the general public, at retail cost, so I'm not interesting in giving away my sources. I'm personally not into this stuff, but they are VERY nice.
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someone with a plotter
by Guest mylude90- 5 replies
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okay, well here is a link to the pattern that I would like cut first. http://www.methodizeart.com/ it's a fairly simple design, but it sucks cutting them all out by hand. my friend has a clothing company desingned for aggressive skating, and now that I've put one of these designs on my car, everyone that sees it wants one. so I'm wondering if anyone could help me out by cutting them for me. I would probably want them like 4-5 inches in diameter. just wondering what this would cost per pattern. thanks a lot for any responses. andrew
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Something New
by Guest Blade- 9 replies
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I got sick of seeing the same posts on graphics so I wanted to start something new....here's a pic of a tribal design I did on a truck that belongs to one of my installers. Simple design but cool lookin'
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we also have a rv repair shop here, its pretty common for them to re-skin a travel trailer due to hail damage, then of course if it needs the decals put on I get hornswaggled into doing it. is there anything worse than putting big graphics and stuff on that damn corugated sheet metal on a rv. I can handle the flat fiberglass type easily but this corugated stuff sucks ass.
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Barbed-wire Design 1 2
by Guest Blade- 13 replies
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On a Mazda Protege....hand-cut in Silver 20%
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custom tint 1 2
by tintworx- 10 replies
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I guess it's been noticed that I haven't been coming around, so here I am. I thought I should send a pic to let you see what I've been up to here in Canada.
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Tint Film Supplier!!??!!??
by Guest big_rob_sd- 9 replies
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I am looking to switch film companies. Lumar is getting costly. Any suggestions?
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Buying tint off the internet
by Guest crewdog10- 6 replies
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Hey, I'm stationed at Ramstein Air Base and looking for a internet tint supplier. I wanted to buy SolarGard from TruckXpressions.com, but they will not ship internationally. Does anybody know any other websites with a broad selection of films?
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Hi Dudes, Nice new formate byw. Question, I am looking at getting a plotter for graphics , I dont want the Solarguard system. Way too much money and I dont like the monthly fee To download the graphics, so who has what and where is the best Price ?? thank you The Chicks
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decal info
by Guest gnat1000- 8 replies
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I'm looking for the .eps file for this decal. If anyone has it or know where I can get it then please let me know. thanks
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I know this thread is a little old, but, this suggestion is AWESOME! Thanks, Mr. P
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Check it out...
by Guest Blade- 6 replies
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This is my first pic posted...hope it's right.
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Plotter Software 1 2
by Guest madeintheshade- 10 replies
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I am currently using the Vinyl Master Pro software for my vinyl graphics and lettering. Does anybody know of a software pack out there that has some cool flames, and tribal graphics in it? I created a couple of them in the program, but they take forever.
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limousine clipart
by Guest DixieGraphics- 5 replies
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I've been searching for an hour and can't find a useable clip of a limo - they either have background or are too small. I just need a simple one for a limo service sign can anybody help??
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quick question
by Guest Zrok- 7 replies
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ok, sometimes I get the kids that get tint done, and want some lettering put on the glass.....like at the top of their w/s or back glass....I've used tint solution before (joy and water) I've used water alone before, and still the prob that I have is when I pull the 'backing' off the top of the letters, it pulls those too and I'm always fighting it....anyone got any suggestions??? I have even had it pull up alot before, and I've sprayed alcohol under it to dry the water, but to no avail....any suggestions???
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vectored jesters, and masks
by Guest Custom Tints & Graphics- 4 replies
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If anybody could tell me where to locate these, I would appreciate it. charlesz@lakefield.net
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Not too graphic
by Guest- 5 replies
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.....but yet another first for me.
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Tint TERD
by Guest tintslut- 8 replies
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Air80 vs Stratos70 Windshield
Since there is no limit of darkness on the top strip, I have wanted to tint it. But I would go very dark, to help with sun glare in the evening. -
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Air80 vs Stratos70 Windshield
Yeah that’s a very fair point to a degree I’m probably overthinking it. I don’t see really significant glare reduction until you get into much darker tint. Like you I think visibility for me is more important living in the country. I’ll probably see what the specs list the differences between 70% and 80% and then double check with the tinter as to what they recommend. Likely will end up with 70% with a strip along the top. Air80 seems to be much more popular, not sure if it’s due to performance or the difference in cost being so much more for the stratos. thank you -
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Process
Hey guys - so I work for a vinyl graphics company that is adding window tinting to their repertoire and I had a question about your guys' ideal process. I have my plotter set up and my window tinting software ready to go, but I am completely ignorant about the way that tint installers prefer that things be cut. Currently, I will plot/weed the tint and cut the backing away as much as I dare before handing it over to the installer. I was thinking that the installer would prefer the tint to be cut to shape which I believe I can achieve with the perf cut on my plotter. Is that the typical process or should I not be worried so much about it being cut to exact shape? -
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Air80 vs Stratos70 Windshield
Im in TX, plenty of of what you mentioned. While I do sit higher in an SUV, glare reduction is not improved much at all with what I have. My 80% is almost clear, not dark at all. With all tint, it adds a bit of reflectivity from the outside, which I notice makes it slightly harder to see from the outside looking in, in the form of a glare not darkness. At the end of the day, it's not permanent, it's only money! -
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PPF installer for hire in SoCAL
Hello. My name is Adrian i have good experience with paint protection film and i just moved to California, Irvine, i'm open to travel one hour away for the right job. You can contact me at 5717330693 -
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Boat window tinting tips
Best tip would be, “Sorry, no boats”.- 1
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Boat window tinting tips
The answer is to not heat that area too much so that you leave some slack in the film for when you get it to the inside. Also cut your pattern a little large so that you can trim a thread off the edges after shrinking to not have a furled edge. After you do a few of those you'll figure out how much to leave/trim to not have any light gaps. Also I'll leave a hardcard wrapped in a microfiber in the bottom overnight to collect water and keep pressure on the film while it dries. Sometimes you can take the top rail off the glass if the jackwagon boat builder didn't put too much pressure on the glass package when it was installed. If you pull the rail off of a tight package it's a pita to get back on, looking like it could crack the whole time. Congrats on getting it done. I've seen plenty that couldn't, which is why I price them like I do.- 1
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Boat window tinting tips
Thx everyone for the tips the install went fine, however i did run into a new problem on the main curve of the glass from thr outside the tint would lay flat on the big curve but when applying it seemed like there was too much tension and it would not stay down i ended up heating it up and flattening down but some of that area got overheated and warped a little, if you know how to tackle this problem please help me thank you!- 2
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