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What Skeeter said . I am not artistically inclined either , but I can take the stuff in SignBlazer & other places , then add, detract , distort reshape into something that makes me feel it is mine . I do feel a satisfaction after making & especially installing decals like that . p.s. the stuff Skeeter is talking about in SignBlazer is in the " Library " section under " Draw " om the toolbar . Like Skeeter said , download it & try it out.. you will be ordering a cutter so you can make what you have already made I'm trying to figure out the reputation rating stuff a bit more . I just gave Skeeter a positive for her helpfull post , when I come back to this thread , that post has a 1 by it , does everybody else see that also ?? & if somebody else also gives that post a positive would I / we see the # 2 ?

there is no software with installed graphics. You can purchase cds. on Ebay. or Uscutter or other venues for the types of designs you want to do. of images, The software that comes with the cutters on USCutter, is Signblazer, it is a unlimited FREE trial version design/cutting software.It has limited few shapes in it. You can download it now from the USCUTTER site and play around with it. also inkscape.org is a FREE design software. Other than that you have to design your own designs. Or pay someone to make them for you.

I sometimes wonder if you even read a post before you reply to it.

is there a point to that statement?

http://www.signindustry.com/installation/articles/2005-02-01-JL-VinylOverRivets.php3

Have read a tennis ball works good also .

Don't mind the " side show " ... there is much history & interactive " humor " with the members who read most/all of the threads & have been here awhile . 1rst round of virtual beer/ice tea is on me

What Sketer said . Also about the software ... I don't know about the Corel stuff . I do know SignBlazer is Very easy to use & can do anything anybody wants wo make a decal .

I think you would be disappointed, too limited on size and speed, for $50. more you can get a 25" cutter on a stand and for $280. you could have a 34" on stand, once your friends and relatives find out you have a vinyl cutter, they will want you to cut them something. Easy to get your money back. http://www.uscutter.com/USCutter-MH-series-Vinyl-Cutter-_p_25.html

I hope you can. I'm still trying to figure it out what is your job.

Calendered tends to be a bit stronger than cast, it generally will pull up in one piece or large pieces without the use of scrapping it off. Cast will come off easy just after application. I use calendered on all the racecars I do and it works fine for going around rivets from small to large, dzus buttons, corners and bends. I have never had a problem. The only cast I use frequently is florescent cast. The only vinyl that runs into problem in certain situations is metalized. But I have learned to use a flexible squeegee and a Teflon sleeve and go around a rivet cold with no heat and that works best. Metalized vinyl is very unforgiving and for that reason I tend to stay away from rivets, corners and excessive bends with it. Cast works as well, but better I am not so sure.

Don't get your panties wedged up . I don't want you to shut up at all , but I do think you go about many things abrasively . Sarcastic replies/comparisons doesn't promote camaraderie .

A heat gun like in the video John posted & a plastic chisel like they sell at Harbor Frieght . Humorous disclaimer : previous statement is a general statement that may or may not have exceptions ... previous statement is just a quick answer to the actual question & not a 30 page document listing all known possibilities . It does not presume to be the best possible way to obtain the desired result , just the way most regular people would do it without spending more than what is realistic . A true statement could be " Buy a new trailer & try again " ... that may or may not be true , but not what I advise ... oh & I do think I am funny ( looking according to FouASH .. saved him the trouble of responding ) Rodger says Thanks Rodger , I enjoyed that chuckle

In all fairness , you have tangented off the actual subject again You are the only 1 that said anything about what vinyl is the best choice . The Op did not say if they were using calendared or cast vinyl... JUST " what is the best way to apply vinyl to a trailer that has rivets ..... " .. in fact , just rereading the post... it says " that's all " after that question . John did say the correct answer & added " oh...the same procedures work with cast or calendared vinyl." I like to argue & debate as you do , but I try to do it humorously .. it goes over much better IMO .

Duct Tape? Just joking, glad your having fun! One of the guy's (or gals) will chime in and help, I'm sure of it.

to answer your actual question: pay attention to how he deals with the rivets. You can buy a rivet brush if you have a lot of rivets... http://www.uscutter.com/GAP-Rivet-Brush-15-Diameter_p_617.html hope this helps. oh...the same procedures work with cast or calendared vinyl.

heeheh yup, it's addicting isn't it? heheheeh NICE JOB BTW!

Good for you. Show some pics when you get a chance.

So where's the Digitizing? Is this a sample of what the digitizing will look like before you digitize it?

Cannot find this phone number font Baby Kruffy is close but not it. Thanks

Yes and you can cut vinyl with an exacto knife! Calendar vinyl is not the best choice for that kind of application.....It may work but that does not make it the best choice.....