[JonnyAnnett]

quote garethevans68:

well the guy that i used was the specialist. all he does is race cars and bikes. nobody else local will even touch the stuff now. ah well.

Well guys, thanks for your support anyway!!!

Gareth 😀

Gareth,

Are you sure mate? About not have locals doing stuff?

We have done a lot of race bike livery this year and I know that Craig Gibson has done a few too. Also Nice Bike will do graphics for you.

With regards to price, you need to consider the cost of materials, time taken, experience etc. As I used to race myself I am aware of the costs and as such try and help out racers as much as possible price-wise and work out a good deal with riders who carry our logo.

Didn’t know you were doing that TT, didn’t even think you’d done the Manx.

Jonny

[JonnyAnnett]

Cheers Peter. Signblazer doesn’t open .Ai for some reason.

Any chance you would be able to do the carparts ltd part also?

Cheers & Happy New Year.

J

[JonnyAnnett]

Cheers Peter. You would have it in an EPS file?

[JonnyAnnett]

Thanks for your help guys. It’s for my own car first, I’ve wanted the windows tinted. We have a local specialist tinting firm and I spoke to them about doing the job but the price was unreal, I know firms on the mainland that charge half the price of this guy and they are well respected.

Anyway. I decided I’d buy some material myself and have a crack at it, if I mess up I can do it again. I’ll be able to make mistakes and repeat it a good few times before I get to the cost of what I was being charged.

I’m not intending to get involved in the tinting on a commerical basis simply because I have a good bit of work with signage and liveries, but having some experience tinting is handy incase of any jobs in that line of work.

I’ll give it a go at the weekend, providing its not too cold off course.

Jonny

[JonnyAnnett]

quote Neil Davey:

What’s the window like, is there much of a curve or ‘bowl’ in it?

Neil

It’s a 2006 Fiesta ST so the windows aren’t to bad. The rears quite curved.

Wasn’t sure if I was to fit wet or not as I’ve no idea about this type of job.

[JonnyAnnett]

Oh he’ll be back for more numbers anyway! lol

Good job matey.

[JonnyAnnett]

Cheers Rob! Customer was too tight to spend the extra few quid for stuff that would last. Oh well I told him straight.

No doubt he’ll be back in a month or so looking the better stuff.

[JonnyAnnett]

I bought VMP a few weeks ago. Had nothing but problems with it. Not sure if its me or the software. They come with a dongle etc. which is good. But I just can’t get it to work for me.

Heard it was good so went and bought it. Paid the price you quoted at £249. Just my luck not gettin it to work. Think its me but not sure.

If someone would give me half my money back I’d have their arm off.

[JonnyAnnett]

Hi Rob,

Sorry its a normal tow behind trailer. He’s a Gardiner.

Thanks

[JonnyAnnett]

Is he looking like a website address or something or is it a tint?

If its a tint get him to buy a tinted visor. The laws on these for the road were relaxed a year or so ago, to allow riders to when them in SUITABLE conditions.

If it’s just text thats not a really a problem. My own race lid has sponsors on the visor. I’ll get some pics. It’s about 10mm in height. Sat at the very bottom but also can be done at very top. I curve it to the right size to suit the visor also.

[JonnyAnnett]

Thanks Hugh and Derek.

Those are perfect!

[JonnyAnnett]

Very classy Stephen.

[JonnyAnnett]

quote John Childs:

What driver?

This is Apple kit you are talking about here. You just plug it in and it works.

I can only suggest that you make sure that you have the latest version of iTunes.

Yes John. I downloaded the latest version of iTunes, its the only one the Apple site allowed to be downloaded. iTunes works fine but the iPod isn’t reconisged. Vista keeps asking for the driver for the iPod. I’ve tried it on my old XP computer and it works fine.

I’ve looked on a few Apple specific sites and it seems everyone is having similar problems with the 3rd Gen Nano and Vista.

Thanks
Jonny

[JonnyAnnett]

Thanks Peter and Dave

[JonnyAnnett]

Cheers David & Peter.

Peter, Signblazer won’t open any .ai files. Don’t know why. But thanks for sorting me.

[JonnyAnnett]

Two a at time. Excellent. Thanks guys.

[JonnyAnnett]

Thanks Harry. Think we’ve hit the right spot now 😉

[JonnyAnnett]

I use a mix of Avery, LG and Metamark vinyls. We sometimes use others but those are our main ones.

I’m quite keen on the Avery, it’s the material that I’ve used since I started and it’s been good, I’ve not had any problems with the vinyl failing which is reassuring. I use it for most applications including vehicle livery, event signage, race livery and general signage. Our supplier is also very good and helpful.

Funnily enough we buy the LG vinyl from the same supplier we get the Avery from. I don’t like to use it on long term applications such as vehicle livery or the like. I’d tend to use it for jobs such as event signage more. I’ve not had a problem with it either. I’ve found that on some jobs it’s easier to cut and weed than the Avery.

I’ve used the Metamark on a few occasions. I actually bought it in as they had a pretty close colour match to one that I couldn’t get from my Avery supplier anymore. It works well but it seems a lot less durable than the Avery and even LG but maybe thats just my opinion.

[JonnyAnnett]

quote David Rogers:

…take the ‘R’ and knock the leg off. (node edit) Literally a 30 second job.

Dave

If only my brain thought like that! Cheers Dave.

[JonnyAnnett]

Anthony,

I run a similar setup to yourself. We run two Pcut 630’s (no problems) with Signblazer software on the Vista operating system. We haven’t actually had a problem with the software or cutters and we’ve been using them for a bit over a year.

I use Signblazer. My PC crashed and destroyed itself last week. Luckily I had a back-up of all files and designs. I had to reinstall the signblazer and when it was in Demo mode it let me cut ok. But this could have been due to being installed in the system before?

Maybe you could check on the SB forums themselves. I have spoken with Jerry from on there on a number of occassions with one thing or another. He has been really really helpful, infact I’ve found him a lot more helpful than Signwizard.

I’m not at the office right now to check our settings. I’ll be there this afternoon though so will check our settings and let you know what are settings are.

All the Best
Jonny

[JonnyAnnett]

Try a different angle of blade. Also how much work as your current blade done? it may still look sharp but it would surprise you the difference a new blade would make.

Also try adjusting the cutting speed, this can sometimes help. I know on our Pcut machines that if we have a really big job or really small one, a slower cutting speed can make all the difference.

[JonnyAnnett]

sorted. cheers.

[JonnyAnnett]

I’ve used the 4 series Metamark on vehicles before.
Tend to use Avery or Metamark 7, but the colour the client wanted was only in the 4 series so thats what we had to use.

He was happy with it though and I’ve not had any problems with it.

Jonny

[JonnyAnnett]

Yeah I thought that there was something funny. I haven’t seen any price increases from other suppliers, well those that you would notice much. But it’s about £10 a roll and when you order ten rolls its an extra £100.

I think I wouldn’t mind so much if I had been told there had been a price increase. Especially as it is the same guy I deal with everytime.

While you mention 700 series John, is it much superior to the 600 stuff?

[JonnyAnnett]

Adam,

Do a lot of work for bikes. Never done a wrap though.

I remember that Jason Xuereb from on here, done a full wrap on a R6 a while ago. Have a wee hunt through the site and you should find it.

I think that your best to use a proper ‘wrap’ vinyl for bikes, especially with the number of curves etc.

Jonny

[JonnyAnnett]

quote marketdrayton:

I actually supply plates, both “legal” and “show plates”.

Legals need to be of certain height (79mm for cars), spaced correctly & have the company name & postcode on the plate. This allows DVLA / Police to trace the manufacturer of the plate. They also, need to have the BS no in the right hand corner, and made of the BS components. The DVLA “will” check you purchase the correct materials.
We are always asked to make showplates, and if you change, let’s say, the GB badge to a Playboy, then this is illegal……

This is sold as a showplate, and a disclaimer is signed by the customer to say they have purchased a reflective “sign” from us. In no way is it to be used upon a vehicle being used on the highway…….but all in legal jibberish. This does protect me.

When i spoke with the DVLA recently, then what Robert was on about may be coming into force, i.e. ” NOT FOR ROAD USE” or similar effect which has to be clearly eligible…..but the rule was coming into force in ’08 possibly….

craig

Hi Craig,

Thanks for that information. I’ve emailed the DVLA for some further information.
Cheers
Jonny

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[JonnyAnnett]

Kieran,

I’ve been looking into the number plate side of things lately. From what I understand is that to supply ‘Number Plates’ you need to be registered with the DVLA and can only produce your plates in the correct font, size etc. as Richard has mentioned.

But I looked a bit deeper, if you sell the plates as ‘Show Plates’ you can use any size, fonts etc that you want. But you must state that they are ‘Show Plates’ and not for road use. If the client decides to use them on the road then its their decision as you have covered you back saying that they are for show and not road use.

Just state in the paper work / invoice that they are not for road use and then your back is covered.

Correct me if I’m wrong though.

Jonny

[JonnyAnnett]

Phill,

I use AOL also. Albeit my business email is not through AOL, its just the way I had it set-up.

I’ve had a number of problems with AOL, be it connections or the speed of it. I’ve been on it for a good while now, we have a package that covers the phone line and broadband together hence why we’re still with them. But once I get a better offer I’m off to another provider.

Not much help to you though. Sorry
Jonny

[JonnyAnnett]

Cheers Warren, but won’t open in Signblazer. 😥

[JonnyAnnett]

quote A Brown:

Heres the last pic of the season

Carl Rennie 😀

[JonnyAnnett]

quote Steve Underhill:

Actually I havent paid the Mrs for it yet, she got it on her credit card. 😛

If your anything like me, you will have selective hearing when she asks for the money 😀

I like the racking idea, I’ve loads of that lying about here somewhere, got it when they cleared out a local shop. So will maybe have a play over the next few weeks.

[JonnyAnnett]

Good Ideas there. Quite like the 610mm ones. May make some space for one or two of those 😀

O bottom photo, I see pics from the TT in the background. The first one is at Ballaugh Bridge, reconise the rider but can’t for the life of me remember his name. Sorry for the hijack.

[JonnyAnnett]

Tim,

I should have them. A bit busy at the minute but will have a look at lunch time.

EDIT: Just found these two. They are for a job I’ve to do after Christmas, I haven’t had chance to tidy them up yet but shouldn’t take too long.

Hope they are ok for you.

Jonny

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[JonnyAnnett]

Ok guys. Thanks for the responses.

Does anyone know where I could find a link to the LG colour chart online? I know it won’t sure the true colour but I want to get a rough idea.

Jonny

[JonnyAnnett]

Hi John,

I found Futura italic quite close, looks like it has been modified to get that style on the business card. I had a play about with Futura and wasn’t far away, sent the jpeg to the customer last night and he seems happy enough.

Jonny

[JonnyAnnett]

Think I have this sorted now. Thanks Chris.

[JonnyAnnett]

Thanks very much Chris.

Thats the top line sorted now, what about ‘garden services’? I know that image isn’t the greatest. But even something close.

[JonnyAnnett]

Hi Chris,

I’ve definately seen those fonts before, especially the bottom one.

Any chance you could save that file as a EPS?

Jonny

[JonnyAnnett]

I’d mainly use Avery 600 and 700 series vinyl. We do a lot of vehicle work, a lot of the vans would see heavy use and abuse on a daily basis and we have had no problems with the vinyl.

I have been told about the situation a few years back but it never put me off. I’ve used the Avery stuff, its been good for me and many others. If the stuff was crap why would they still be trading in it? Surely someone would catch on if it was bad.

From your description of the letters falling off, as you put it, I get the feeling there has been something incorrectly done with the application of the vinyl. I normally would run some heat over the vinyl after application, especially on cold days, more to heat the panel and get a really good bound between the vinyl and the panel, thats the way I was taught to do it and I’ve never had a problem.

[JonnyAnnett]

quote Chris Wool:

quote :

we will apply the vinyl to the inside of the window and then apply a layer of dark window tinting film over the top of the vinyl which will give the darkened out effect. I am hoping that this method will work and if it doesn’t we may have to resort to plain black vinyl.

sorry will look nasty tint the inside lettering out side. arm your self with a scrap piece of glass and try it you will see what i mean

chris

Hi Chris,

Customer request is all vinyl is inside, so gotta work with him. What do you suggest otherwise?

Jonny

[JonnyAnnett]

Unfortunately we do not have facilities to print. I’ve looked into print machines but my work to date has not required a printer and I do not feel that at present it would be the ideal investment although possibly in future we will go for one of these print and cut machines. Hence the reason why I was wondering if it was available in other colours.

After having a think and seeing what I could come up with I spoke with the client again on Saturday and we discussed what he was looking for. We have more or less decided that we will apply the vinyl to the inside of the window and then apply a layer of dark window tinting film over the top of the vinyl which will give the darkened out effect. I am hoping that this method will work and if it doesn’t we may have to resort to plain black vinyl.

Thanks for all your help once again guys.

Jonny

[JonnyAnnett]

Cheers Nick. Got it sorted…another happy customer me thinks 😀

[JonnyAnnett]

Ok guys,

Thanks for all your input. I’ve just spoken with Express Banners, got a quote for what I’m after and will forward to the customer.

I will let you know how we get on.

Regards
Jonny

[JonnyAnnett]

Hi Guys,

From the amount of work that I’m expecting to be banners I don’t really think that I need to have banner specific vinyl to be fair this is more due to the fact that it would probably money wasted. Although if banners do become a popular part of my work then I will invest in some of this vinyl. With regard to Avery vinyl I’ve never had a problem with it for any other application, although I do believe that there was a problem with their adhesive a few years ago.

I know that the standard vinyl would probably cause some problems with banners if they where incorrectly stored so this is what is putting me off. It think it could see a bit of abuse so I think that the idea of getting one printed from Express Banners like Peter has suggested is probably by best route at the minute. Peter do you have a contact number and a person to speak to in Express Banners? What is there turn around like?

Cheers for your help.
Jonny

[JonnyAnnett]

quote Phill:

Back to the original question..

Mars have started using a different font recently

Which font is it you’re after Jonny? The original one or the more recent?

Its the most recent one that I was sent. I tried to vectorise it but the original image was really poor.

[JonnyAnnett]

oops, its the font that ‘Mars’ is written on the packet of a mars bar. Will find a photo now.

[JonnyAnnett]

I take it your talking a general text document.

Go to

Format >
Paragraph >
Line Spacing

It then gives you various options.

Thats in Microsoft Office Word 2003, I’ve 2007 here but its a bit more complicated. If thats what you using let me know and I’ll have another run at it to remind myself.

Jonny

[JonnyAnnett]

Robbie,

You where quite similar to myself. I found this site via a search in google and had a look around. I signed up and after a few weeks paid up my ‘Bronze’ membership. I thought I would try it out first to see the benefits and things like that. I have to say the ‘Bronze’ package is good but when my current one expires I shall be investing in either Gold or USKG simply for the benefits of those.

I started out with very limited experience, and everyone on here was supportive, you get the odd harsh comment but the guys and girls are only trying to help you out and give you some advice.

Depending on if your after logos of companys you should have a look on Brands of the World. It’s a good source of logos in vector form.

Jonny

[JonnyAnnett]

Its more down to personal preference mate. Avery and Image Perfect both do similar ranges of 3 – 5 year and 5 – 7 year vinyls. I tried one roll of the Image Perfect stuff and didn’t get on with it, nothing wrong with the material, just able to work with it the way I wanted, so I’m an Avery man myself. In saying that Metamark stuff is good too, if a tad more expensive than the equivalent Avery. Trimwell in Lisburn supply metamark.

[JonnyAnnett]

No bother Stephen. MotoX plastics are a bugger to work with anyway.

[JonnyAnnett]

Howdee Stevie,

You still after these mate? I should have most of them, I’ll check when i get back to the office.

Cheers
J

[JonnyAnnett]

Amazing work Cheryl. Really love the van, its busy but it makes busy look good (if that makes sense).

Wish I could do stuff like that.

[JonnyAnnett]

I get a lot of spam but 99.9% of it is caught by the spam filter on Yahoo. But it does also catch some legit emails too, so I check daily just to see if I reconigse any names and then empty it daily.

The spam doesn’t take any of my inbox space so I’m ok. Similar with my Hotmail account too, loads of spam. Seems to be luck of the draw if its caught or not on the hotmail servers tho.

[JonnyAnnett]

Just spoken to Nigel top bloke very helpful.

Anyone else with suggestions?

[JonnyAnnett]

Ok guys thanks. I have the Grafityp catalogues here. I will phone Nigel now. Looking for advice on the areas in my original post more than anything.

Hopefully there will be some other users with more suggestions and advice too.

J

[JonnyAnnett]

quote John Childs:

Jonny,

I seriously think you may be banging you head against a wall here.

These are common items and somebody somewhere is producing them by the thousand and there is no way on this earth that you are going to compete with them on price.

Best just to buy them in, stick on a mark-up, and move them on.

A good place to start looking is http://www.autosigns.co.uk

John

John,

My apologises, you where correct. I thought I’d give it a go and see what I could come up. It wasn’t worth the effort to be honest. I’ll keep track of those websites for the next time.

Thanks
Jonny

[JonnyAnnett]

Got the application tape yesterday. Looks like I got M2000 though. Seems to be good enough stuff. Have yet to test it on a large job but it definately applies to the vinyl a lot better.

Jonny

[JonnyAnnett]

Hi Guys,

I spoke briefly to Robert Horne Group yesterday and they told me that they will look into getting some of the application tape I was using before, via tracking the stock codes. But anyway I ordered a roll of Metamark 4075 application tape from Trimwell to try it.

I’ll just have to keep trying until I get a brand that I like and stick with it.

Cheers for your help, very much appericated.

Jonny

[JonnyAnnett]

Hi Lynn,

No I haven’t. The tape I was using before was unbranded so its nearly impossible to track it down again. The roll I’m using now that is giving problems is branded as OV Tape or something along those lines anyway.

What sort of money is the perfect tear stuff, similar to R-tape? Who supply it. I suppose it’s all down to personal preference at the end of the day and I’ll have to try them and see which one i perfer.

David,

Thanks your a great help. Yeah, I was doing the upwards technique of peeling before Bazza showed me how he does it and it works so much better.

If you could check that for me that would be mega.

Thanks
Jonny

[JonnyAnnett]

Hi David,

Thanks for that. I think I’ll have to order some of this R-Tape, because I really can’t get on with this other stuff.

Interesting what you say about the tack of the paper though. I’ve a good friend who’s been in the trade for a number of years more than me, he actually took me up and showed me how to successfully apply livery to a Oil Tanker, not often you get one tradesman showing another, but we are both at opposite ends of our little country. Anyway he told me that Medium tack was the best. Can I ask you, do you fidn the Hi-Tack stuff releases ok once its been applied to the surface that it was applied to?

I’ve some of the plastic stuff here, which I use for applying the layers on shadows, etc but I’m not keen on it. Paper what most of my work is done in though.

You say William Smith is the distributor for the R-Tape, do you have contact details for him or where would I find them? EDIT Just seen you posted a website link. Also whats there delivery time like?

Also on the topic of R-tape which version of Hi-tack do you buy David? Or do I just tell them that I want the hi-tack R-tape app. paper?

Sorry for so many questions.

Thanks
Jonny

[JonnyAnnett]

Hello,

I’ve been using application tape supplied by Robert Horne Group and haven’t had a problem with it. But they have recently changed the brand and the price has went up too. I got a roll of it but it seems to be of poorer quality than the old stuff I’ve used. It creases a lot easier and doesn’t seem to have the same ‘tack’ even tho they are both medium tack papers.

Can anyone suggested a reasonably priced supplier? I’ve looked at the Metamark stuff which seemed well priced, you get the 1220mm roll slit to whatever sizes you want for no extra.

Anyone got any advise?

Cheers
Jonny

[JonnyAnnett]

Phill,

Can I ask what is the font used in ‘Signs’ on the top one? I’ve a client that wants their vehicle livery continued, they used a different signwriter before.

Cheers
J

P.S. I’d go for the bottom one with another colour added.

[JonnyAnnett]

John,

Yeah, I kinda thought there would be someone producing them somewhere because they are that common. I’ve looked on that site and they have what I’m looking for but all be it not on correx board.

I’ve got some measurements of that site though so will give it a try and see what I can come up with.

Jonny

P.S. Cheers for those websites John and Peter.

[JonnyAnnett]

Hi mate,

Thanks I’ll give Hexis a ring later.

Cheers
J

[JonnyAnnett]

Cheryl,

You have eBay mail.

Cheers
Jonny

[JonnyAnnett]

Thanks guys.

Simon, I bought the software from Signwizard UK and was told it was fully compatible with the Vista system, maybe all not true though, but I haven’t had a problem with it. Thanks for the links didn’t know SB had a forum, that’s handy.

Angelique, thanks for that but I can’t seem to find that all fonts selection.

Cheers for your help people.

J

[JonnyAnnett]

Hi,

I’m on a PC, running Vista. Yes I can open the fonts in notepad no problem.

[JonnyAnnett]

Perfect Chris thanks very much.

[JonnyAnnett]

any chance you could run me up the word ‘forum’ in those fonts mate?

[JonnyAnnett]

I’ve been on Three for a good while now. Haven’t had a problem with their service, got a really good deal on it.

Good service, never had a problem with no reception either.

[JonnyAnnett]

Got it! Cheers Ali!

[JonnyAnnett]

I’d probably need about 5 metres. I don’t know how many my client wants yet but it would be 5 metres max.

I’ve another local who is into the print side so many he could print some for me. I’ll give him a shout later.

Thanks

[JonnyAnnett]

Hi John,

Thats what I’d been looking at. But its for general signage use rather than clothing. Would this be suitable for it? I wasn’t sure as it was for clothing.

Jonny

[JonnyAnnett]

ooo, that doesn’t sound good. I’m only able to cut, no print facilities. I think I know another signwriter who can print if need be. Would prefer to have it on vinyl but if I can’t get it.

Jonn6

[JonnyAnnett]

Hi mate,

Have you tried the 600 series Avery? I find that the properties of it and the Avery 700 are very similar. Both 5 – 7 year vinyl.

Not much help but I use Robert Horne for my Avery, although O’Sullivans in Dublin do Avery too.

Jonny

[JonnyAnnett]

Good work.
Love the Astra van!

[JonnyAnnett]

I’d be interested in one of those graphtecs with the extra at that money Jo-Ann.

I don’t need the vinyl or tools but they would be handy to have.

Any idea who the supplier is?

[JonnyAnnett]

Welcome Marty.
A fellow Northern Ireland-er.

Just bought from materials from Trimwell a couple of weeks ago. Good company to deal with.

[JonnyAnnett]

Hi,
Are you looking for a file as a kit or the individual vector images? Most of the Hannspree stuff can be found on brands of the world similary with Santander Yamaha.

I’m sure I’ve a good photo of each of the bikes here and I could throw something together with all the different logos if needed.

Jonny

[JonnyAnnett]

Firstly I’d sort of mimic what John has said about getting a Roland, Graphtec, Summa etc. but if your anything like me when I started out I didn’t have the budget to go all out and purchase one of these brand names straight away.

Although there is one thing I have to disagree with in John’s statement. Getting one of these brand names doesn’t always mean getting quality. I don’t want to upset anybody here but if you have a look inside you’ll probably find some or all of the components are made in China.

I bought my PCut off eBay but I purchased from a recognised seller who offers support to all of his customer with set-up and also any problems with the cutter in general. People need to look around on eBay, look at people’s feedback and also what they offer, if indeed there is after-sales support. I did suffer from a problem with set-up simply because the manual with the cutter wasn’t very clear. But a quick phone call to my supplier and he had me up and running within 5 minutes. His phone line is normal rate too, so you’re not paying anything for the service. 😀 Also I had a problem with the cutter going down on me, but again a quick phone call and the cutter was picked up, repaired and shipped back to me very quickly, I didn’t lose very much time. All the repairs where carried out FOC under the warnetty of the machine.

At the end of the day you’re going to get told different stories by a lot of different people but you just have to try it yourself.

Jonny

[JonnyAnnett]

quote WEEDER:

Rossi fans are strange people

More like Kawasaki riders hehe. Good job tho man!

[JonnyAnnett]

class work there mate!!

One question…why is a Kawasaki ZX10R wrapped as a Yamaha M1? Just a bit werid.

[JonnyAnnett]

Cheers Dave, some of the stuff on there should do the job.

Brian, It’s not for the sizes etc, that would be pointless. I would still measure up the vehicle (even if it was a car etc.) even when I would use a template, just to be sure on the sizes. It’s more so I can roughly show the customer as I’ve a lot of demand for bike stuff.

Not to worry, I’ll hopefully find something.

[JonnyAnnett]

Yeah definately some different. I’m 6ft 1, make the stroker look tiny hehe. Well still took a win on it at Mondello Park on Sunday.

R6 is unreal mate, get it spinning and showing on the clock, great bike.

I paid up for the Bronze site membership to start off with but plan to upgrade quite soon, as the benefits from Bronze are great but even better once you move up the ranks.

[JonnyAnnett]

Howdee Fellow Biker.

I’m a bike racer myself, got a RS125 and Yamaha R6.

It’s a great site this, loads of helpful people.

[JonnyAnnett]

I was looking at the above mentioned cheaper discs. But by reading what you guys have said I’ll hold off until I get enough pennies back in the bank and buy one of Brian at Impact. Would I be better holding of for a while? Will there be a new edition soon for 2008?

[JonnyAnnett]

Cheers Peter. Think that will do the job.

[JonnyAnnett]

Cheers Craig.

I have the Suzuki itself, I’m looking for the font to match as I’ve a customer looking for some quite specific.

Cheers

[JonnyAnnett]

quote Gav:

Bump:

Just to let you all know. The cutter works fine under Vista.

Ditto that. I’m running with Signblazer Elements. No problems running on Vista. Cutter runs from Com3 port.

[JonnyAnnett]

Ok guys and girls. I’m still struggling here to get used to this.

Does anyone have a simple five or ten step guide on how to convert a bitmap to a vector quickly and efficiently using Corel.

Cheers
Jonny

[JonnyAnnett]

Hi,
If its the same Trimwel I’m thinking of they have moved to a base in Lisburn. Not sure what foams they do I have only ordered vinyl from them.
I can get contact details if needed.

Cheers
Jonny

[JonnyAnnett]

quote Ian Johnston:

D o’Sullivans in dublin also do 600 series tel: 00353 1409 8000,

did you try a direct match to avery 700, not mutch dearer but 100 times better,

Ian

Thanks Ian.
I did look at the 700 series and think I’ll be trying it the next time I’m ordering another load of vinyl.

Is it much better? I find the 600 series easy to work with, I’ve been doing vehicles with it mainly, seems to work well.

[JonnyAnnett]

Unfortunately they don’t. I got the colour from them a few months ago and phoned today and they no longer carry it.

[JonnyAnnett]

Nice job Rob

[JonnyAnnett]

Priced this vinyl (Metamark 7 series) earlier today. A lot more expensive than any other vinyl I’ve used or priced. Doesn’t seem to justify the extra money tho.

I’ve had no problems with the Avery but thought I’d try the Metamark stuff as Trimwel (N.Ireland Importers) do pretty good deals on application tape and etch vinyl.

Think I’ll stay with the Avery seems to be as good if not better than the sample of Metamark I have tried.

[JonnyAnnett]

7 Series is 5 to 8 year.

5 year for metallic
7 year for colour
8 year for white and black.

[JonnyAnnett]

Once again may I thank you all for your responses.

I can understand where you are coming from with the influx of cheaper machines. I also agree that it is astonishing to see the number of people able to sell stuff for 99p on eBay. To be honest I can’t even see how they would break even. I put a few things on there test the water type thing. I have more or less stopped any selling on there as it was bringing in not a lot of money and I am better spending my time working on orders for customers locally or the like.

To be honest I could not afford to fork out on a new machine. I did infact look at a Roland cutter second hand but it wasn’t in the best nick and the money was massively high still. I picked to buy the PCut from a dealer who had a lot of good compliments from buyers. He offers major support and can supply the majority of spares for the machine which is good. I’d much rather use the PCut for now, build up my base of contacts, clients etc. and then reward myself with a Roland or the like.

I did go out and buy everything new. I bought a high spec computer, loads of materials etc. I couldn’t afford to have got a lot of material, if any had I spent a fortune on a cutter. Although I will in time, I’m actually already looking at some as I fancy a solvent printer.

I just wanted to clear it up a bit and get some of your views so as I could try and understand further what the agro was. I’m not on here to make enemies or fall out people, after all the majority on here seem to be very friendly, helpful people. I don’t want to sound like a grumpy bugger going on and on. I do understand where you guys are coming from. I guess it will just take a bit of time before I am recognized as being genuine to some members.

Thanks for taking the time to respond and I hope I haven’t upset the apple tart.

Cheers
Jonny

[JonnyAnnett]

Thank you for taking the time to respond John.

@ glenn. Yes some people seem to be asking the basic questions. Surely if you where starting out you would ask too? But I’ve been lucky enough that the supplier I bought my machine from offers 9am til 6pm techincal support.

[JonnyAnnett]

Ah thanks for the speedy reply. Will have a search and give them a phone on monday.

Any other suggestions? I want something with a good life span and at a resonable cost.

Cheers
Jonny

[JonnyAnnett]

Hello,

Thanks for the tips. I’ve had to go back to using the Avery stuff as it cuts perfectly. The blade isn’t very old, its cutting the vinyl fine. I was cutting a 2000mm piece and it appeared as if the vinyl slipped in the cutter. It would be the only way to describe it.

The Avery stuff doesn’t cause me a problem but this ImagePerfect vinyl that seems to cause the issue. I don’t have any issues with the quality etc of the ImagePerfect.

Jonny