Pcrat 65 Posted March 15, 2013 Ok so i have a few buddys at work, who are volunteer fireman. They know what I do, and told me that there local dept, is looking for New Plates/Tags for all the guys n girls who work there. They pretty much want it to look the same. its basically a Red stripe all the way around the plate, middle has Scottville Fire Dept and 2 fire dept logos on each top corner. they want them metal of course. no crappy plastic. Im leaning more twards .04 thick. .025 is pretty flimsly. i was wondering on a decent price for this... ballpark, Either Matt white, or glossy white plates, as theres are white background. 1 color RED. They want 7+ year vinyl, the 2 logos of course will be a weed fun day. the ladder, axe, etc all in it. Theres is unique so i have to scan his plate to get the logo off it too. wacha think? thanks guys Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted March 15, 2013 get your blanks at http://www.alpinesignsupply.com/add some oracal 751 and have a weedfest! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pcrat 65 Posted March 15, 2013 sounds good... ahh i see, Call for prices.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted March 15, 2013 yeh - they are a local michigan supplier - more for sign material than plates but the plates have to be better than sw - thiers suck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr300s 1,272 Posted March 15, 2013 Try talking them into sublimation plates way better I feel and I put their badge # on their helmet in the plate 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted March 15, 2013 Try talking them into sublimation plates way better I feel and I put their badge # on their helmet in the plate sweet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OWJones 1,981 Posted March 15, 2013 Try talking them into sublimation plates way better I feel and I put their badge # on their helmet in the plate And no weeding! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pcrat 65 Posted March 15, 2013 that would be nice. but they want it exactly the way it is. but gonna talk to him today. how much would u charge. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr300s 1,272 Posted March 15, 2013 Well I wasn't really looking for the work, or to steal your job, but a suggestion for you to consider sublimation , as someone said no weeding and with all the colors etc. they come out looking awesome. I will give you a PM though... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr300s 1,272 Posted March 15, 2013 I also have some other designs 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mb20music 760 Posted March 15, 2013 Try talking them into sublimation plates way better I feel and I put their badge # on their helmet in the plate Why would he want to do that when he doesn't have the equipment to do sublimation? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr300s 1,272 Posted March 16, 2013 Because he has a heat press and all he has to do is get the transfers from me buy the sublimation plates and press 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadHatterGraphix 1,258 Posted March 17, 2013 Nice so that's how I should get out there Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pcrat 65 Posted March 17, 2013 yea that's the route im gonna go, I got the press, and will buy the plates, and order how many prints i need from mr300s 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadHatterGraphix 1,258 Posted March 17, 2013 You want regrets having them done with sublimation. The key is when pressing use a top and bottom cover sheet to take the access ink. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pcrat 65 Posted March 17, 2013 yep I got a few teflon sheets. will do that, thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted March 17, 2013 yep I got a few teflon sheets. will do that, thanks actually you want buther paper - the ink will gas and get on the teflon and re gas and get on your next item if you don't change it - the reason for the cover paper Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadHatterGraphix 1,258 Posted March 18, 2013 Butcher paper or even none silicone baking sheets that's what I use. Something that will absorbed and just collect lip,e Dakota said Teflon will just trap it and re release it we heated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted March 18, 2013 another option I have used is old backer from sign vinyl or laminate as it is being thrown away anyways and it gets a second use! seems I have a LOT of extra backer from lamination film now days LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadHatterGraphix 1,258 Posted March 18, 2013 Great tip Dakota. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr300s 1,272 Posted March 18, 2013 Yeah I use butcher paper also that has worked the best. Sam's sells a huge roll for $20.00 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
