-------------------- Jon Aston MARKETING PARTNERS "Strategy, Marketing and Business Development" Tel 705-719-9209 Posts: 1724 | From: Barrie, ON, CANADA | Registered: Sep 2000
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One of my suppliers has out of date vinyl for very very reasonable prices and labels it for exactly what it is,with no warranty(less than 30 day use). I use this and do not squeegee it down just use hand pressure. It works great 9 times out of ten,and is very very cost effective. I can buy a 50 yrd roll for less than the cost of a ten yard roll of paint mask. it only has to stick for as long as it takes the paint to be put on,....usually about 10 minutes max.
-------------------- fly low...timi/NC is, Tim Barrow Barrow Art Signs Winston-Salem,NC Posts: 2224 | From: Winston-Salem,NC,USA | Registered: Nov 1998
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for the few times ive used mask.....had afreind give me some GERBER mask....and its the best. have tried a couple other brands but were more problems then it was worth. only thing i can say good about gerber........
-------------------- joe pribish-A SIGN MINT 2811 longleaf Dr. pensacola, fl 32526 850-637-1519 BEWARE THE TRUTH.....YOU MAY NOT LIKE WHAT YOU FIND Posts: 11582 | From: pensacola, fl. usa | Registered: Nov 1998
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I've just started using one of the new Oracals masks, because its translucent and you can see your alignment marks through it, so its easier to set up. It seems to work as well as the Avery for me, so far. I've only used the Avery white mask -- haven't tried their yellow.
-------------------- :: Scooter Marriner :: :: Coyote Signs :: :: Oakland, CA :: :: still a beginner :: :: Posts: 1356 | From: Oakland (and San Francisco) | Registered: Mar 2001
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I too have used old 2mil cast vinyl that I wouldnt trust on sign due to age. I dont use a lot of paint mask but it works great and doesent leave a high ridge. I've been using it for the last 20 years that way.
-------------------- Bob Stephens Skywatch Signs Zephyrhills, FL
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I use Avery white. Tried the old vinyl method one time when I was out of mask and had to deal with glue residue all over. Ruined the job and had to start over. NEVER again!
-------------------- Mike Murray Murray Signs Freeport IL Posts: 193 | From: Freeport IL USA | Registered: May 1999
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We sell a pile of Gerbermask and the people who use it LOVE it...so I'm not surprized to see it get a few recommendations here.
My problem is that we have a big corporate account using Gerbermask whose management have a mandate to cut costs by (apparently) any means available. We're not in a position to discount the Gerbermask any further, so I thought I would try to help them achieve their goals by sourcing and evaluating some alternatives.
-------------------- Jon Aston MARKETING PARTNERS "Strategy, Marketing and Business Development" Tel 705-719-9209 Posts: 1724 | From: Barrie, ON, CANADA | Registered: Sep 2000
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GerberMask is by far the best. The problem with Gerber is that it is so expensive. PSS (Product Sign Supply) gave me some other brand name; Calon I think, but I haven't used it yet.
For hand cut mask, I use regular transfer tape. Works increcibly well. I use transfer tape for larger copy. Its quick & its cheep; pennies per foot.
--Rich
-------------------- Richard Bustamante Signs in the Pines www.signsinthepines.com Posts: 781 | From: Nevada City, California | Registered: Nov 1998
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We use scraps of intermediate around here. Ameriban's Bannercal works the best. Residue problems usually come from using high performance vinyl. High performance can also get burned by automotive paints. Don't ask how I know.
-------------------- George Perkins Millington,TN. goatwell@bigriver.net
"I started out with nothing and still have most of it left"
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