Matty Goodwin
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Looks pretty neat Sam.
Again, fair play to you mate!
There’s a link on here to get a free meter of Avery Supreme material. This is great stuff to use, so get the free meter and keep practicing!
(It’s a great feeling looking at your first wrap, ain’t it!)
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I would advise to cover the whole piece in app tape as was said earlier, otherwise you can get a little row of bubbles around the logo if you only tape the logo bit.
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Sam, Sam, Sam…..
A bonnet can be a hard place to start, especially on your on and with VWS.
Walk before you can run mate.
Im sure someone will mention James Deacon before long. If you can, get on his coarse. Top bloke and you’ll learn loads. (Don’t tell him I said that!)
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Best one I heard, (I don’t recommend it!)
was a guy who was feed up with his car being broken into/stolen (somewhere abroad), so he rigged his accelerator pedal to a hand grenade.As soon as the pedal was depressed the pin was released…..Kaabooommm!!
I believe he’s still on death row…….. (hot) 🙁 🙁
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Hi Sam
Fair play for giving it a go, a lot are too scared to attempt a wrap!
I agree with Mike to an extent, matt black isn’t the easiest to work with as it scratches/discolours pretty easily. Saying that the VWS1 is descent material to handle once an experienced fitter. £8 a meter is a good price depending on the width. I’ve wrapped the best part of 200+ vehicles with this and had no come backs. As long as it’s fitted correctly and post heated it shouldn’t be an issue.
A lot of replies will come in saying do a wrapping coarse. This is the only way you’ll get to learn what techniques are best and well worth the money.
Having a go yourself is great but it won’t earn you money as a lot of vinyl will be wasted. Go on a coarse and learn using ‘their’ vinyl. The knowledge you will pick up will give you a better understanding of vinyl and what you can/can’t do with it.
It would still be good to see you attempt though if you can upload it.
As Mike quite rightly said, there are better vinyls out there but for a first attempt don’t go spending £20-30 per meter as you WILL make mistakes and loose a lot of money!
Good luck and keep on practising.
Matt
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Hi Ben/John from London!!
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Thanks Kev.
It’s nice to know that there is mutual respect between all the different aspects that make up the sign industry.
Matt
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Excellent Kevin.
Way out of my league, I’ll stick to wrapping!
How do you know how much wind force it will stand up to before attempting a job like this this?
Please excuse my ignorance, its not my field!
Matt
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Totally agree John, Martins best post! No mention of legs, just signage!
Welcome back Martin! (sorry!)
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Nice one mate, like it.
Maybe Snow would be better tho…
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I agree with Mr. Marshall, Matt black can hide a multiple of sins if the join is put in a discrete body line.
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With Sky/Avc SWB Transits we do 2 a day, 2 guys……
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Nicolas right, about two days. Easier and quicker with 2 tho!!
Good luck!
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To work on a site last year I had to prove my heat gun and extension lead were PAT tested..This was told to me on the Friday evening the night before the job.
After ringing around PAT testers they wanted ’emergency call out charge’.
Then one PAT tester told me any electrical goods still in original packaging has passed EU/CE regulations and doesn’t need testing. Bought new heat gun and lead following morning and had a good day’s fitting with an angry H&s guy overlooking my every move! Happy day’s!
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Fair play to you Steve.
Do the course and practice, practice practice!
Your own cars is the best place to learn, as you havn’t got any money to loose. Not sure about the wifes tho!!
Good luck mate
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Hi Steve
Good advice from Gill. Even using vinyl which isn’t bubble free/air flow a wrap can not be done wet properly.
Any wet application will ‘fail’ over time if over any serious curves or recesses.
It seems your trying different materials to achieve a good result, which is good, but the end result is down to the application, not necessarily the material!Have you got wrapping experience besides this roof?
Matt
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I use ‘The Range’ 2000w heat guns. £9.99 plus £4.95 delivery (same delivery price no matter how many/what you buy!)
I buy 5, they have a one year warranty, when one breaks, I use another one and return the old one. I’ve been doing this since Oct last year and still have 5!
I use a heat gun everyday, 6 days a week, and found that pound for pound this works out better than buying the more expensive guns which last about the same period.
They are nothing special but have 2 heat settings which is more than enough to wrap happily every day!
Matt
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Superb mate, very creative, love it!!
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Yes it will mate. Same either way.
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Guilty. Lifts at many a shopping center, airport…Manchester airport, Stansted, Luton etc… 😳 😳
Only fitting tho!!! 😀
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Totally agree…Boring, Boring Boring.
Designer siting out there with a happy bank balance!
(Happy fitter here who fits whats he’s asked to)!!
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Fitted over 100 of the AA vans.
The kits we are supplied with the ‘AA’ comes in 4 parts.
2 tops and two bottoms to allow for the recess (there is a join)
Maybe the kit/supplier (SSDM) has changed but it was 3m control tack with the fade in the ‘AA’.
Matt
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I had a chrome panel (sample wrap) on my Range Rover and was pulled over by VOSA.
Had to strip it in front of them as apparently the ‘glare’ from the sun would cause other drivers to be blinded. (Like we get the sun!)
I see their point, but it still looks nice tho!
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An imported vehicle outline imports straight. Text also types in straight. If that works on screen all you need is to take dimensions off the layout.
Personally, if its looks right, it is right. make sure the other side is pinned up first before fitting as it may look completely different depending on the design/font etc..
Matty
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Totally correct Rob.
On a previous thread I said about the contract we were on for 400+ full wraps.
After a fair few material failures, Avery flew their guys out for a week to oversee all the fitters were following the correct fitting procedures.
We watched and learned from them and the failures become less and less.
Whatever experience we have, every day can be a school day.
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I only asked as I’ve drilled out the rivets before and replaced after wrapping. Just seeing if you had another solution!
Neat looking vans and your right, it does feel better when its for yourself!
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Iraq????
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Nice Rob!
On the ‘Plot’ van, did you take the rear door handle out?
Matt
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And what vehicle and vinyl?
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Not sure where you buy from Bob, but double, sometimes more for cast????
I’d source a new supplier if I was you!!
Matt
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Love the first one, second one doesn’t work for me.
The bigger the better!
Maybe a strap line in brush script would have topped it off perfectly.
😀 😀 only joking babe!!
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Your right Bob, ‘cast’ varies from make to make.
As I fitter, I tend to stick (‘scuse the pun!) to what material I personally prefer and I guess others here do also.
One mans meat and all that…
Ritrama, wouldn’t even think about it! (personal view!)
Matt
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Ditto.
Strange one Martin…..
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Fair play Phil,
If I had the balls I’d be there too!
Good luck..
Matt
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Martin……..Happy New Year mate…Lets put this one to bed…Getting a bit boring…
😀 😀 😀
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Happy Easter and good luck for 1982 from every wrapper at the alzheimers society!
Hope to see you all at the bonfire.
xXx
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Totally agree with Shane.
For the sake of a couple of quid per mtr why take the risk?
Not worth thinking about in my book…
Matt
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Hi Tom
The 1m stripe is an easy job for one and by no means ‘impossible’ for one person!
To heat your unit I would get a few convector heaters, £15 from argos, and enjoy the warmth!
Oil filled radiators really don’t tend to heat large spaces.
(sorry if I sound negative mate!)
Matt
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sounds OK, I’d just leave the "we are in the business of making signs, not lending money" bit out.
Sounds a bit ‘cheap’ and unprofessional.
Matt
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What I meant Martin is there isn’t a right or wrong way to fit vinyl ‘correctly’.
I’ve just finished a 10 week contract wrapping 400 transits including roofs with 20+ Avery trained and approved fitters.
We all had different techniques and different ways of fitting. All vans were approved and customer happy.
There are good fitters and bad but there is not a right or wrong way to fit vinyl.
If there was, I would be on the band wagon saying that wet applying is wrong and your c**p if you need to apply wet.
Matt
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Been following this thread for a while now….
As a vehicle wrapper I never go wet. But that doesn’t mean I’ve never applied vinyl wet, I have!
I certainly wouldn’t now but wouldn’t condemn the method of wet applying.
If it works for Bob, carry on doing it! I fit different to my colleagues who are equally experienced. I do believe there is no right or wrong way to apply vinyl, just whats comfortable to the individual.
Matt
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I’m sure John, wherever he is, will be raising a glass to.
Miss you mate….
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As a vehicle wrapper the unit looks great as it is!
Just a bench and kettle needed!!
(Not much help eh!)
Matt
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Hi Glenn
The customer assured me they were inside and had been overnight! I’m not that naive that I’d have driven there without checking!
The body shop had lied to the customer about the conditions, hence I walked away!
Matt
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Went to wrap 2 bonnets and grilles yesterday which were at a body shop and were crash repairs. Drove to Swindon (2hrs) walked in reception and asked to be shown the vans.
The very nice manager asked if I wanted them inside? They were in the car park with 3+ inches of snow covering them.
I laughed and walked away. Invoice to follow.
Matt
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To be honest, £600 isn’t a million miles away for supply and fit.
This wrapping Lark don’t come cheap!!
Matt
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……my bank balance hits zero!
x
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So whats my prize?…..
😀 😀
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From what I know….
I had a lot of land with a previous house I owned. I tort my then partners son to drive my 4×4 on it. As I owned this land it was legal for him to drive all day on it. The minute he was off that land I was liable and breaking the law. He certainly wasn’t insured on the land or off it.
There is also talk that the M6 toll (Birmingham) is a private road and you can’t be done for speeding on it. Anyone got done for speeding?
Matt
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Looks like a PCB Bubble Etch Unit to me…
Matt
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I bought wifey a new washing machine year before last for xmas.
It wasn’t until september this year she realised I got it from her catologue and she had been paying it off £5.75 per week!
Oh, and Andrew, I’m Jills biggest fan!
Matt
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MBX WILL attack the GRP.
Its a hard rubber disc and works wonders on vehicles but would never use it on Grp.
Try not to use one on a Smart car either………. 😳 😳
Matt
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How the F..k did John Lennon come into this?
Great musician but no politician!
He wrote music while drugged out in the 60’s!
Poor relevance Peter me thinks………
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It was the 3mtr
We used it to cut down prints that were fed through the laminator, straight on the bench.
Most of the time mounted on foamex.Maybe the laminator caused the static….????
Matt
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Only problem I ever had using the Javelin on foamex is the ammount of static it holds!
After cutting you can get a nice little belter from it when you lift it up!
Great bit of cutting kit tho!!
Matt
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Hi Peter.
Google ‘blank football shirts’
1000’s of suppliers out there
Matt
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Also, are we not supposed to drive on the left hand side of the road here in England?
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Maybe its a black van and the Graphics are covered up because of the snow…..
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I agree with Peter…
He’s got his lights on and he’s only going to his mums…
It’s people driving while taking photo’s I worry about!….. 😀 😀 😀
Mattonly jesting!!!
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Hi Chris
Great part of the world, lovely sea food!
Whats the congrats Robbie about? 😳
Welcome mate
Matt
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Hi Milt!
Great name!!
Matt
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Great tradition Warren. Fair play to you mate!
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Tiger seals great stuff but what sort of size of foamex are you looking at?
Matt
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What I actually meant was….
Cant wait for Xmas, work can wait and fun fun fun all the way!!
(Reckon that’ll work Peter)?
😕
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Work if I can, celebrate if I have too, stay at home if no other option….
Matt
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Now you’ve got your pic up, I want you to handle me!!! Sorry Jill….Your still my number 1!!! 😳 😳 😳
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Hi Steve
Double sided tape will do the job but personally I’d fix with some nice chrome domed fixings (screws) to make it look a bit more professional!
Matt
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I’ve never picked on you Jill!
I only have the uppermost respect for you!
Matt xx
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Hi Anne
Your more than welcome to come and play with me…!
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Martin…
Please don’t talk about the wife like that…
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Peter got there before I did!!!
Nice and festive!!!
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Nice job Warren!
😀 😀
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Stunning sculpture Phill……
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Hi Liam
When the wife was learning I did the ‘L’ plates.
I made them to fit the boot area, not to any ‘laws’.
If the police pull the car over, well, what can I say!
Can’t honestly see a problem, but I’m no lawyer!!
Matt
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Hi Jeremy
Any preference of material?
Matt
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Arnold Engineering here in Northampton should be able to help you out!
Matt
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Great early Christmas pressie!
Happiness to you all!!
😀 😀
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B@@@ard
(hot)
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Yeah I’m still on the 3m.. Can’t upgrade till March as on contract……
Matt 😀 😀
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And from me!! x
Matt 😀
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Oh dear, dear, dear…….
😳 😳
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Hi Gerry
We were all where you are at one stage!
Im sure if I have any camera issues, your the man!
Welcome!
Matt
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WOW! Never seen this before to such an extent!
Rapid Tac may be the issue here or defective roll of the vinyl.
Can’t see any other explanation to be honest!
Weve done thousands of windows with all types of media, and I can honestly say I’ve never seen this before!
Matt
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Love it Simon!
Totally eye catching if not for the right reason!
No such thing as bad advertising!
Matt
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Like it Peter.
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No problem A
We all have preferences to different vinyls, none are necessarily right, just our own personal choice!
I wouldn’t have used 85 to wrap this vehicle as I have had it fail in the past on various vehicles.
I respect your opinion and meant no offence!!
Matt
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Hi A.
No confusion, guess I had a spelling mistake!!
If you think the Ij380 is the best, thats your opinion.
There are better, far more superior materials for wrapping. The market is massive now and unless your in it using these metarials then only comment on what you feel comfortable using!
Matt 😀 😀 😀
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The guys class!!!!
Cant stop watching it!!
Matt
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Ben
Like martin, I dont have a printer but I’d certainly go for the JV33 as most customers I work for swear by them!
Matt
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Hi!
85 series wont stand a chance in that recess! Sorry to be the bearer of bad news!
A good cast is what you need. Control tack is easy to apply but hates recesses!
Matt
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Hi!
Have to ask what vinyl are you using?
Matt
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😀 😀 😀
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Love it!!!
Matt
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Would putting the orange over the frosted be an option?
T-Cut should be ok after all, it’s made for cars and doesn’t scratch them!
Matt
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mine came up Rob Lambie…………
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Legally the signs belong to him as there on his property so the police wont help out. (Been there, done it!)
Look out for him and at some point your paths will cross…
Now we all no of him here, are guards are up.
Matt
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Breaking the thread abit here, but Neil, that Adam Ant reference is Hilarius!!!
Matt 😛 😛 😀 😀
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I like it Jarret!
Only thing I’d change is maybe make the tel numbers on the doors smaller and the text on the side running level with the top of the front doors!
Was the problem with the door handle the side door handle?
Matt
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Roll on Sign UK Peter indeed!
Alot of people will be glad to see you!
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Much as it grieves me I again agree with Peter!
Super glue??? Try putting some on a piece of vinyl and see what happens!!
Printing a 15mm band that matches up, colour etc…???
Bit the bullet. Re-print and re-fit. (DRY)!!!
If the customer is a valued one, it will be noticed and passed on.
Its very easy to get a bad reputation in this game….
Matt