Thursday, November 19, 2015

Paste Wax: the Finishing Touch


A final application of paste wax is a popular way put a shine on a dull finish.  Using a colored paste wax is also effective in disguising any imperfections on the surface of a woodcarving or on a piece of furniture. You can apply paste wax over a variety of other finishes, including varnish, shellac [ ]
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Tuesday, November 10, 2015

How Vehicle Surveys Save Time & Money


On-site inspections and vehicle wraps Early in the sales process, before a quotation request is submitted, before the design begins, and before anyone signs on the dotted line,   the sales person should conduct a thorough inspection of the vehicles. Vehicle wrapping is business of details. There are so many variables in designing, manufacturing and installing [ ]
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Painting Acrylic Signs


The extraordinary clarity of acrylic sheet makes it an excellent substrate for backlit signs, which is why it remains the product of choice. Acrylic is typically painted in reverse on the second surface of the sheet.  Acrylic provides tremendous protection from the degrading effects of UV light. A number of different paints are available for [ ]
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Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Screen Printing Acrylic Sheet


Painting is not the only solution for decorating plastic signfaces. For high-volume jobs, screen printing with either solvent or UV curable inks is an economical solution. In selecting an ink system, ask your screen print supply distributor for a recommendation. The ink manufacturers’ technical bulletins will give you printing specifications. The type of mesh, squeegee, [ ]
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Rotator Tape Dispenser


If you regularly use several different types or sizes of application tape, a tape dispenser called the Rotator could be the perfect addition to your shop.  As the name implies, the Rotator is a rotating tape dispenser. Designed and manufactured by Waterford Signs in Delaware, Ohio, the Rotator is available in a variety of different models in [ ]
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Mold Growth on Application Tape


Mold spores are everywhere. You can’t see them. They just float around in the air, whether you are indoors or outside.  When these invisible spores land on a wet or moist material, they can begin to grow. In nature, mold serves the function of breaking down dead organic matter, such as leaves or fallen trees. [ ]
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Thursday, October 22, 2015

Printing with Solvent and Ecosolvent Inks


Solvent and ecosolvent inks allow you to print onto various types of uncoated films, including RTape s VinylEfx® vinyl print media. As wonderful and easy to use as these print systems are, you must test and evaluate the inks and your printer settings prior to production. Incompatibility between the ink system and the print media could [ ]
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