karkess

I'm looking for a "Cheap" reusable stencil material. My daughters is having a baby and wants to paint bows all the way around the room. I tried to get her to just let me cut a bunch she could stick, but she wants to paint them. Does anyone know of a way I can do this cheaply? I have an SC cutter and was thinking some kind of card stock, or mylar drafting film. Please let me know what you've done for similar types of jobs. Thanks, Karl

I recently obtained two Speed Presses. a 72" and a 34". I know some people have made their own and my question is, do I have to use the speed press app tape or can I use any clear app tape? I have high tack, but think maybe low tack would be better?

^^^How hard is it to pull off the graphic.

I'd sneak up in the middle of the night and remove the M and the AGE from Massage and see if that gets her noticed, but than again, I'm a vindictive sort of person!

I have a business door I'm going to be doing and the total size is 20" x 26". It's two color but only the top third gets a second color and it's just a square. Going by the L+W/2 I should charge in the $23 range plus maybe a little extra for the second color. I have no shop yet and no real overhead, so what is fair for installation? I ended up quoting $40 for the decal and $20 for installation, he agreed, but do the numbers seem right? Also is 651 ok for glass doors?

The sun is shining here in Michigan and it's a balmy 35 degrees here, up almost 80 degrees from the -40 with wind chill we had last week, and I'm suffering from spring fever already, which got me thinking about window tinting. I know my SC cutter isn't supposed to be able to cut film, but I've heard of some people cutting it with an SC and was curious how much luck they've had? And where is the best place to get film (I do have an EIN)? It's something I want to get into this spring and hit it HARD through out the summer, along with graphics and possible wrapping.

^^^My wife's car is in my sights when the weather breaks.

^^^Looks sweet! I got my cutter in the fall and now it's too cold to really mess around too much, plus I just moved and am still setting up, but I have ideas I can't wait to try out.

Ha! I just realized I said, "BREAK dust", I meant brake dust. I hate looking like an fool!

Looks Awesome! How well will that oralite stand up on those rims, with the road grime and break dust?

WOW! Nuff said!

I don't have a shop...Yet. And it's quite cold up here in Michigan, but I'm chomping at the bit to play with that knifeless tape. Good job!

Not a fan of the gloss black, but your work looks really good! Did you use knifeless tape?

I already posted we need an automotive section here, cause I would love to get some how to's on wraps and layouts. That is some amazing work, If you weren't out in Colorado, I'd ask to come spend some time there and learn.

Should've kept the deer hair! It would have stopped the vacuum effect on your wheels for better gas mileage! Egobuster1: I love the Black!! The bike is awesome, did you dip your rims? I think we need a car thread here!!! To show off custom graphics and such and have help and how to's! Moderators? Please?

^^^Amen!

Personally, I like my black and blue color scheme and I also like that I can always peel off the plasti-dip if I want. And they make a ton of different colors you can purchase online.

I'm a bit of tuner enthusiast. But NEVER use a screwdriver! I've found a wood or plastic tooth pic works best. Here's some pics of my car Before: After:

For the emblems, Google Plasti-Dip and watch a you tube video. Much easier than decals and you can pick up a can at Lowes.

I was wondering how many people have these beasts and are they worth the crazy prices? How long did it take to show a profit from these?

Does anyone know if Oracal offers a board with all their colors in actual vinyl attached? Or, how are you guys doing this? Are you making your own?

Did you use an air eraser or something else? BTW, Your work is amazing!

Actually, I called, I mean, e-mailed Oracal customer service and they UPS'd me a color guide for free. Just received it today and it's the same one US Cutter sells for $10 and is pictured above. I don't understand why these aren't free upon request, even from US Cutter. It's a tool to market and sell their product. But Hooray for Oracal Customer service.

Congrats! Don't forget the app tape.

Some people have said the books don't give true representation of the actual colors.