[Paul Humble]

All gone now mate, the Renault that you did the fade for ended up down Wales, the mini pickup in Belgium, the midget in Denmark, the 911 in Scotland, the bay and Splitty down South somewhere and no idea about the beetle.

The joys of divorce, lol! I’m in a happier place now though so alls worked out well and just looking to start doing something I enjoy again.

[Paul Humble]

Cheers Gary, you will be my first point of call for full colour as you always were before.

[Paul Humble]

Eyecatching design, looks very clean.

[Paul Humble]

Good work mate and what a fantastic looking workshop you have.

[Paul Humble]

If I remember right there are three settings. Sheet 1, Sheet 2 and Roll.

I used to have mine set on one of the 2 sheet settings to get it to stop at the end of the job.

[Paul Humble]

quote Adrian Hewson:

HI Gary MOT stands for MInistry of transport, so it would be a ministry of transport test, therefore in my my book MOT’s would be right

I would assume that both are wrong. MOTs and MOT’s are all wrong in my opinion.

If I was doing the sign I would either go for simply MOT or MOT tests.

[Paul Humble]

It all boils down to the application process really. I used a 2 part system with a top spec jig and I know of plates 3 years old still looking like new.

If you use the cheaper jig or don’t trim your excess film off the edge of the plate then dirt will get behind and start to lift.

[Paul Humble]

Ive just had this same conversation with my misses tonight when we saw a shop sign for Heroe’s

Now, is it Hero’s (as in the Hero Is), Heroes (as in "those Firemen are real Heroes"), or is it Heros (plural of the Hero sandwich)?

As it was a sandwich bar I would imagine it should have been Heros.

The sign was expensive looking too, full print flood coated pan fascia with 3D built up stainless letters too.

[Paul Humble]

I used a standard, Oki C5800 (from Tennants) for ages and made hundreds of plates without issue. Stay away from the cheaper C5600 units if possible.

Buy the best roller you can afford, stay away from the plastic budget ones that you drop the substrate onto the film before rolling as they get air bubbles and look awful and go for the roller that sandwiches the 2 together gradually instead.

I bought all my blanks from a local supplier up here who bough large in bulk and sold to me cheaper than I could buy from Tennants.

Most importantly…..Keep detailed records of all plates made as DVLA, Police etc can ask you to provide information for quite sometime after supplying plates.

[Paul Humble]

Cheers Rob 🙂

[Paul Humble]

Cheers Jason, its hard to teach an old dog new tricks though!!

I suppose I better learn to roll over!

[Paul Humble]

30p each from thevinylcorporation.co.uk

http://www.thevinylcorporation.co.uk/ac … applicator

[Paul Humble]

Well done, it was companies like this who pretty much made me close my doors!

I still see a SMART car driving around with my design on it!

[Paul Humble]

We used to use halogen heaters to warm the panels then pull away, cleaning any residue with Rapid Remover.

As for gloves you can get latex dipped cotton gloves from places like ARCO that will do the job.

[Paul Humble]

Cheers guys, much appreciated.

[Paul Humble]

Cheers Chris but all that does for me is pull the one corner. I know it can be set to equally curve the flat edge but cant remember how to set it.

[Paul Humble]

Sorry John, when you said you werent sure about the printer I thought that was that to be honest.

Apologies again, it was a genuine error.

[Paul Humble]

HI everyone, sorry for the delay replying. Ive contacted the first person that PM’d me but if the sale doesnt go through ill contact the next one.

Cheers

Paul

[Paul Humble]

Cheers John, you should have had it by the Wednesday though. Royal Mail needs privatising lol!

[Paul Humble]

Applelec for me too. Used them a few times with no issues and great prices.

[Paul Humble]

Sorry guys ive been away and didnt have t’internet access. Drop me a PM John and ill sort it out.

[Paul Humble]

£1600 plus Corel X3 and Impact Version 28.

Or it will have to go on a dreaded auction site.

[Paul Humble]

Whats the Gem Tec stuff like to use? They bombarded me with samples but I never got round to trying it?

[Paul Humble]

John often gave me advice and considering I had never met him in person im still absolutely gutted.

What a genuinely nice bloke and good advertisement for Signmakers worldwide.

RIP John

[Paul Humble]

sold

[Paul Humble]

sold

[Paul Humble]

Thanks as ever guys.

[Paul Humble]

Adkins Swing Aways that Xpres do are second to none.

[Paul Humble]

£200 eBay cutter, budget Vinyl and a bedroom.

[Paul Humble]

quote Jason Xuereb:

What is that shrinkwrap material? they use it on kitchen cabinets a lot down here. The finish is like 2pac on cars. It’s so glossy and durable.

Fablon?

[Paul Humble]

quote :

He added: “The policewoman said it was 4ft tall. It’s not that high, but people do often overestimate when it comes to willy size.”

LOL!!!

[Paul Humble]

Bump

£1000 for the lot if it goes before Month end.

[Paul Humble]

Ive got 28 mate, ill have a look at my book tomorrow but im not there till 4.30.

[Paul Humble]

All the best Shane, dont worry, vasectomys can be reversed these days.

Seriously, get well soon mate.

Paul

[Paul Humble]

It does seem a little silly that you cant have white reflective on the back of a vehicle but theres no law to stop you having a mirror finish.

[Paul Humble]

Id not touch one with a barge pole to be honest. What happens when the vinyl starts to see out the end of its life or you have a minor bump, you have to hope 3M have an exact match for a potentially 7 year old vinyl.

[Paul Humble]

Fishing wire, heat gun and Rapid Remover here.

[Paul Humble]

Arrrggghhh massive headache now because I didnt realise there was an ELWB version!!

Cheers for the quick reply Lynn.

[Paul Humble]

Now back up for sale due to a timewasting Engineer well known to this site.

Ill take £1250 for it including brand new inks (6 colours at 1 litre each) or £900 for the machine alone.

[Paul Humble]

Bargain, worth it for the ink alone but alas im skint. Free bump anyway Jase and ill ask around.

[Paul Humble]

I thought you didnt have a subli setup Derek?

[Paul Humble]

It is indeed, never even been out of the box it came in.

[Paul Humble]

Now sold, cheers guys.

[Paul Humble]

I argued the case and got the bonnet repainted free of charge. But theres no doubt a moral there somewhere. I could actually smell the laquer as it was coming off.

[Paul Humble]

I fitted Cooper stripes to a Mini 2 days after it was painted. 3 months later I was asked to take them off and replace with pink ones. The laquer and paint came off with the stripe right down to the primer :S

[Paul Humble]

Grafityp 128 series is as close as I can get but the 100 series isnt really long term.

[Paul Humble]

Total height including the extension pack is 9ft with a max footboard height of 7ft.

[Paul Humble]

Really could do with shifting this scaffold.

[Paul Humble]

Reduced to £1750. Must be a bargain at that price.

[Paul Humble]

Bargain at £50.

[Paul Humble]

Sold to Paul Martin.

Cheers.

[Paul Humble]

Prov sold. If anything changes ill post on Friday.

Thanks for all the interest.

[Paul Humble]

Sorry,

Im looking for £800 for a very quick sale.

Paul

[Paul Humble]

Ive got this at work from re doing an Apollo Van but cant remember what I used. Ill take a look tomorrow if you arent sorted.

[Paul Humble]

Anytime mate, phone is always on.

[Paul Humble]

Will do mate, you still got my mobile number because im out fitting quite a bit this week.

[Paul Humble]

Can you legally offer finance? Im sure I heard somewhere before that you had to be registered to offer finance services.

[Paul Humble]

Still got it mate, im amazed as its a bargain. I would ebay it but cant really be bothered with umpteen numpties contacting me.

[Paul Humble]

quote Nicholas.Gormley:

Hi Paul,

What did you use the OKI C5600 for if you dont mind me asking??

Nicholas Gormley

It was used for about 4 weeks as a numberplate printer but wasnt really upto the job so its just used for invoices on 80gsm laser copier now.

[Paul Humble]

£350 – must go

[Paul Humble]

£800 – must go.

[Paul Humble]

£80 – must go

[Paul Humble]

Found out that this will need the nozzle on the Cyan unblocked. Ive fitted new heads and pump assembly but because my circumstances have changed I am unwilling to do anymore to it.

First £1000 (no VAT) can take this away.

[Paul Humble]

If you drop me a PM ill pick it up at work and get you the number for the guy I use. He is good and has a quick turnaround but I dont know minimum numbers off top of my head.

[Paul Humble]

It happens on mine if the roller isnt quite right.

[Paul Humble]

Rapid Remover and a powerwasher for us. I still hate doing it though and try my best now to get the customer to do it themselves.

[Paul Humble]

Ive used 651 on a few and its more than adequate.

[Paul Humble]

bump. Might take an offer.

[Paul Humble]

£900 anyone.

[Paul Humble]

Cheers Simon, when I went to look at the job I thought it was "Kids" but it wasnt.

Thanks again.

[Paul Humble]

quick bump

[Paul Humble]

Cheers guys!

[Paul Humble]

Same thing happened with us on the Helen Russell window decal, she has complained but not yet let me see the car so I have a feeling its scraper damage.

[Paul Humble]

Colin travels, great guy too.

[Paul Humble]

Very good luck with this one mate, ive done the Roland course using MD7 but I wouldnt attempt this one yet.

Make sure to post up pics if you pull it off.

[Paul Humble]

Yes, you can produce a plate with FIESTA on it. However you couldnt do one with F13 STA as this may be, or could in future be a VRM (Vehicle Registration Mark).

Ill try to dig the very detailed letter out that the DVLA sent all registered numberplate suppliers last year.

[Paul Humble]

Free plug here for Applec, just used them for letters and they were fantastic.

Personally though I wouldnt be paying for those letters, did you have an account or pay upfront?

[Paul Humble]

Peter,

Save yourself a small fortune and if you opt to buy the software then just get Clarity Lite. It has everything you need and is less than half the price. I took the optional support for £10 per month but im due to cancel it because its not needed really.

Invoices can be printed directly, aslong as the quote has been set to "Confirmed". Simply go to print, then select invoice, click "add all items" and that should be it.

Im at work from 10am tomorrow, feel free to ring me and ill help where I can.

Paul

[Paul Humble]

The Blackberry Storm did have one good point. When it was in my pocket I looked exceptionally well endowed.

[Paul Humble]

I had Blackberry Pearl, then Blacberry Storm and hated them both.

Ive now got a HTC Touch Diamond 2 and its a top piece of kit.

[Paul Humble]

quote J E Kempster:

It no big deal to get registered I would do it anyway

Yes but you still cant make showplates that bear any Vehicle Registration Mark if your business is registered in the UK.

[Paul Humble]

quote Neil Davey:

?????

Font is New Charles Wright.

You’ll also have to register with the DVLA (if you haven’t already) to be able to buy blanks.

High fines too, up to £2000 for anyone supplying non standard plates. Can’t even sell as show plates.

Is it worth it? 😕

£5000 now.

[Paul Humble]

Push it, theres no resistance like there is on the Roland machines.

[Paul Humble]

Cheers Hugh I shall confiscate the girlfriends toothbrush tonight!

[Paul Humble]

Cheers again everyone. Ive not been going long and really appreciate any comments, especially ones that can help future jobs.

Rob, cheers for editing the title, but your spelling is shocking lol!!

[Paul Humble]

pffft 10mm felt jobbies are the boys lol

[Paul Humble]

Cheers Martin, never really thought about that.

Also only just noticed since I posted the pic that i had over tightened the bottom of the G on my sign. All sorted now!! lol

[Paul Humble]

Damn, I think I paid my £400 account too early lol!!

[Paul Humble]

Applec have just done me a great deal on flat cut Acrylic letters.

[Paul Humble]

Cheers guys, I was a bit nervous about posting to be honest lol!!

I was a bit miffed when the SR1 job owner told me he wanted some white flex poking through the top for a light though 🙁

[Paul Humble]

wtf? iz it ny sprze wif ll ths txt tlk thse dyz tht ppl cnt evn spl the nglsh lnguge ryt??

[Paul Humble]

I would do what Peter suggested and just phone Ashby.

But, if I had to do it I would fold back the cut away sections from the red diamond and self tapper or rivet from the back of the black pan to attach the red diamond through the folded flaps.

[Paul Humble]

Steve,

Ive just found the driver disc for the Foison C24. Do you want it?

[Paul Humble]

http://www.brandsoftheworld.com/search/ … 21297.html

[Paul Humble]

Nurseries love the stuff.

[Paul Humble]

I like it but for some reason I think it should have sloped the other way?

[Paul Humble]

It gets my vote for "Most Pointless Website Upgrade" of the last year.

[Paul Humble]

I tHought Jaffa Cakes were Cakes!?

[Paul Humble]

Ill have you know that, like all men, my driving is flawless! lol

[Paul Humble]

That wouldnt be so bad but with my Girlfriend its:

1. Doing Makeup
2. Sending a text message
3. Playing with the radio
4. Driving

It drives me insane, one day she will have a crash. Im sick of going on about it to her.