Matty Goodwin
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Have to agree with Peter. If applied properly shouldn’t really make a difference.
After all, applied cut letters have an edge exposed to rain etc..
I just think a combination of wet applied (NO,NO) and maybe wrong fitting conditions are to blame.
Matt
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Come fly with me lets fly lets fly away….
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bought a new bed for my son last weekend. What do I do with the old one? Local scout group collected it for there bonfire!
Love it!!!
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As Nigel says…
Give it to a local school, nursery, youth club.
They love it!Matt
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Hi Neil
As Martin says, one mans meat is another mans poison, and all that!
Grab a sample from various sources and try them out.
Different substrates will take different vinyl differently, if that makes sense?
What works on one vehicle with one material doesn’t necessarily work on another vehicle.
Good luck!
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Nappy Burpday!
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Hi Rob
Boldscan for me too!
Matt
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Great idea Jan and looks good but remember your not being paid for the design that Sandy may put to the customer as his….
Only a thought….
Matt
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Hi Philip
Hope this job is paying well as your getting into a major headache with it!
Good luck mate, I wouldn’t touch it with a barge pole!!
Matt 😀
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As John says, start in the middle and work out.
Matt
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Nice Garath, very nice…
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Hi Staff
Cant justify spending£200 to wrap your 3000GT? You must be mad mate!!!
Matt
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Hi Wayne..
Shane ‘aint all bad…
Matt
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Hi Jean!
Lovely part of the world your from!
Matt
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Hi Chris
Hard to put into words as you can imagine but instead of getting it close to the recess you leave a ‘tunnel’ which you apply after the recesses are heated.
Great instruction from the man himself, Hans from Avery.
As I said, its hard to explain in word, but it is the way forward I think in wrapping films….
Matt
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P.S. …Any pics of ‘Skidmark’…..
Mmmmmm….
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That’s why I’m on this forum Phil…Great response!
2 way smoke is the way to go, but as said earlier, it does work to opposite way in the dark.
Matt
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Gotto be carefull what I say here…
We had supreme then switched to 900 for a week and the results were better.
Now back on Supreme and the feeling is that the recesses wont stand the test of time!
We had Avery over to ‘teach’ us the way to fit the film, completely different to how we all wrap, and I’m sure the guys on here on the contract will agree, we have learned alot!
There is a very strict way to work this film and I think we’ve got it now. No failing just 100% quality job!
You can easily do a bonnet by yourself, side panels etc…its basically idiot proof but its all about the post heating and the application method!
Come on then Ch**s and J**n and you others….Thoughts…?
Matt
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Hello mate, about time!
Homeserve, heat team…!!
Matt
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Hi Gary
Peter, the title gives it away abit…..
Matt
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Iso from a chemist….?
New to me Robert!
Good tip on the windows tho…I’ll let you no!
Matt
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Rob, long post but all true! You are my new God!
If wrapping wet, laugh at the fitter and wait the job to come back. Quids in!
Matt
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WOW Stuart…Some post!
I’m never touching window film again!
Great in site into the technicalities involved!
I’ve learned alot from it…subbing all window work out from now on.
Thanks again…Matt
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Hi!
Had a lot of police station windows, external and internal with this stuff.
Horrible to say the least! One speck of dust and its buggered!
Plenty of soapy water and a hard rubber squeegee (bomb proofing squeegee we call it) are a must.
Personal advice, sub it out. Many on here specialise in this sort of job. Unless you’ve quoted to do the job 3 times and still make a profit I’d walk away. It’s nasty stuff, hard to fit unless in a controlled environment and expensive.
Don’t mean to put a downer on the job but I’m a fitter and have 25yrs experience, but I’d make it someone Else’s problem!!!
Matt
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When a squeegee makes contact with vinyl/application tape it creates a friction. Wetting the vinyl/application tape cuts the friction and makes a smooth application.
I’m pretty sure Rob has a mathematical equation for this!!!
Matt
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Guess I’m bored too….
Starting divorce proceedings tomoz so trying to get my head round things…
All advice welcome!
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😀 😀 Enjoy the Hols… x
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You could pm everyone to remind them to read the board rules!! 😀 😀 😀
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Never used it except in a spray bottle Warren. Not gone to eye hospital yet! (tempting fate!)
Matt
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Why?
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Point is WHY!!!
Try to do a job, and we get this…
H&S gone maaaaaad!!!
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I believe, only in my past experience, they (the non paying customer) need to do a risk assessment, then a H&S course. First aid may help them to.
Matt 😀 😀
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Totally agree Richard,
Had to wear a hard hat on a car park site last week to fit a logo on a connect bonnet. Lucky for me the backing paper didn’t land on my head!
Have been asked to leave site because my tool box had a heat gun which wasn’t pat tested…the list is endless.
On the news recently, a restaurant was closed due to having tooth picks on the tables.
F…k.ng madness!
Matt
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Hi Rich,
Unfortunately the customer has a right to see proof of this.
I’ve a job coming up that has asked for a ‘Work at Height’ certificate.
It’s wrapping vans that involves using steps. !!!
I’m not sure if they need it for their insurance etc…but eh…customer always right!
Matt
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Looks absolutely fine from what I can see Otto!
Don’t be too hard on yourself!
Matt
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Hi Dan
I agree with Chris, part wrap cast black and apply graphics on the top.
It a lot less hassle, easier (and cheaper) to replace if needs be and the black will be a stronger black.
Again, a day would be more than enough so with 3, your more than covered for any eventualities!
Matt
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Hope you go away from the rain!
Awful here!!
Enjoy, oh, and Peter!
Matt
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As David says, indoors, cool and apply dry
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I couldn’t give the gaylander away! I had the 2.5 v6 for 11 months.
22 times in the garage, 4 head gaskets, water pump, radiator and replayed all cylinders and cases.
Eventually got rid of for 3k. (payed 9k for it!!)
Good riddance to a bad car.
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Well put Peter…
Welcome Tom and Annie….xx
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Tim, can you help?
I understand rules but eh, is this a wind up?? 😳
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Can anyone tell me why I need to read the board rules for pointing a ‘newbie’ in the right direction??
Please??
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Sound interesting, must have a chat soon..
Matt
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Really don’t get it Nic?
Please explain?
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The pennies dropped!!
I’m a mocker…(John Lennon)
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Is that good or bad Tim?!!
Matt
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Nice Gert…
I had a lightweight, then RR Vogue, then Freelander (AARRGH!) now P38.
Great vehicles when they work but a labour of love when they don’t!
Matt
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What did they show you Peter?
Matt
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:nag4: :drama:
Matt!
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Cheers Peter…Thought he might have a proper one!…
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Just trying to be friendly and point the guys in the right direction Nicola.
Problem?
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Great story…
What Landy you got?
Matt
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Hi Tom and Annie
No rules broken, but introduce yourself in the Hello section and all will welcome you and reply more readily!
Welcome by the way!!
Matt
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Hi Tom, Tim, Tod…
Do you know Dick and Harry?
Or a candlestick maker?
Welcome to the madness mate!!
Matt
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Liam…
Aluminum composite material ACM.
Maybe just what we call it as there’s so many variants…Dibond etc…
Matt
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Phone number on the side not in line with the door text, too busy on the back but LOVE the back drop image!
3 days too long to fit but just my feedback..
Matt
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I think liams after edging for the ACM, not a frame.
Maybe wrong tho….
Matt
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Fair play to you Ben.
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I know what you mean Peter.
When ordering the codes are M7-012 etc… hence the ‘M7’.
Still wouldn’t wrap a connect door with it let alone the rear (numberplate recess)….!!!
Matt
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Hi!
Peter the range is M7, NOT MD7! Md7 is a printing vinyl I believe, M7 is their 7yr range.
Now, wrapping a connect in it…
There pretty flat so shouldn’t have too many issues except…
The roof has very deep grooves in it, even for wrapping material it won’t stay in and as such, has to fitted in ‘strips’.
Biggest no-no area as its visible is the rear pillars where the sides meet the back door. Quite a curve and even with wrap vinyl, takes a fair bit of heat to get it round.
In my opinion, M7 will fail within days.
Matt
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Nice David!
Just remember it cost £80ish to transfer from vehicle to vehicle!
Can I dare how much it cost?? 😳
Matt
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Hi Zain
Bit of a sad story mate, I’m sure your (ex) boss will get what he deserves!
Born in Solihull myself so no the area quite well! (Northampton now!)
Good luck with the new venture!!
Matt
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Hia George!
Where abouts you based?
Matt
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Already on another thread….
Matt
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2 Guys, one day.
8hrs ish..
Matt
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Welcome Jo!
Great pic!
Matt
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Derek…When you say sailing…are you sailing? Or getting a ferry?
Happy hols bud….Enjoy!!
Matt
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Look at your wife/kids, the roof above your head, an old D-Day film, glass of Whiskey…and YES, it’s worth it.
Were only here once, good or bad, make the most of the positive. Your printers are printing and your quoting. This time last year some here would have prayed for that.
Take time out (albiet a day!) remember your Nan, they are very special people, deep breath and smile!
John Childs taught me alot, most inportant being, live life to the full.
Matt xx
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Nor me….
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Hi Gary
Welcome to you!
Matt
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Hi Philip!
A hello in the hello section would get a better response!
Although a simple question you’ve asked, there are a multitude of answers!
Banner material, banner vinyl can be sourced from various suppliers! Look through the posts to find more info!
Matt
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Hi!
I agree with David.
One question, how did you join the panels?
Matt
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All I can tell you is that to the best of knowledge it was Pacific Blue. (Long time ago!)
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The only other input would be…
Check your insurance…Does it cover you for such jobs? I’m not trying to be funny or disrespect you in any way but PLEASE check! I had to take separate insurance out, albeit on bigger planes, to work on such aircraft.
Although you say jokingly about vinyl hitting the next planes windscreen the reality is quite frightening! If the vinyl separates, gets stuck in the rudder, pilot has no control…..
Vinyl on a van is one thing, vinyl on a plane, be it private or commercial, different ball game.
I hope I don’t come across too negative, not my intention, just want you to see the pro’s and cons of aircraft livery!!
Matt
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As Graeme says, Gill’s the one to talk to!
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Hi Kev
A subject that has been covered many times here before…..
We did Virgin, BA, Thompson, Easyjet to name a few but as you stated your project isn’t going to the extremes their aircrafts go to!
We used/use 3M aviation vinyl. It’s perforated almost like contravision to allow for expansion and ‘cracking’. Obviously edge sealed after fitting.
Just my opinion but I wouldn’t risk using cast vinyl on a tail/fin and I’m sure my insurers wouldn’t either!
Matt
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Happy Birthday Rob
Matt
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Your right Gill…
Any metallic/silver vinyl has a ‘matching’ side, as the carbon vinyl does.
Can’t see it to the eye until fitted then ‘WOW’ oh, yes it does!!
Matt
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As Rob says, allow extra. As a freelance fitter we don’t get that luxury!
Customer buys in the vinyl, often wrong media for the job, we have to deal with it!
Peter, was it Admirals pie or fishermans pie?
Matt
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No Probs!! Hope Peter cooked something nice…x
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IT WAS A JOKE LYNN!!!!!!!!
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Me Jill or Bernardo?
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Don’t be a stranger!
Get your pic up so we can see you!
(Don’t mention World cup 2010!)
Matt 👿
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Had the pleasure of working for your Dad, more special to me as he opened up for me on the sad day he passed away, regarded him as a friend foremost.
Hope to meet you soon too Ben. (If only to see the tat!)
Matt
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Chris….You shouldn’t have posted that….Is James moonlighting…? 😳 😳
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Hi Craig,
Experience determines vinyl usage. A good fitter fits once.
Surely you can use a tape measure to see how much vinyl you need?
Sorry if this sounds negative but what are you after?
Matt
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Hi Craig
As Peter rightly points out, James is your man!
There is a lot of fitters who wrap who also teach, like myself, but we can’t certificate.
If you contact Nigel at Grafityp I’m sure you will find out all you need to know. They have been known to teach at your premises too!!
Matt
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would a small scissor lift with extendable platform be an option or would the flooring still be an issue?
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Actually made me belly laugh Phill!
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Zed!
Welcome but introduce yourself in the ‘Hello’ section…
More guys and gals will reply to you questions…
Matt
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Great into Mo!
Are you a fire starter? Twisted fire starter?
(hot) (hot)
Matt
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Welcome John!
Good industry to get into…
Work hard, get into wrapping and the future is yours….
(One step at a time tho!)
Matt
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Hi Dave and welcome!
Whats going to be market?
Signage, printing?
Hope it works out for you!
Matt
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Yes, that he means.
Any heating in/stretching will cause tension on the vinyl and MD5 will want to go back to its original form ie. pop out the recess.
Wrapping vinyl once heated will erase its memory and SHOULD stay put!
Matt
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I agree with David.
Let the customer choose. Wrapping vinyl is called wrapping vinyl for a reason. Although there really isn’t a problem working the MD5 in and out the recess, any stretch at all will fail at a later date.
Matt
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Happy honeymoon to you both!
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No, I don’t think so. You do the reverse of what you did to take them off. (I think!)