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Hey Just returned from ISA. The guys at the speed press booth told i could find the secret to cleaning the tape used for the speed press system. I am beginning to love using this device the one thing I haven't figured out yet is how to best clean dust and dirt from the adhesive side of the tape. I was told you old letterheads had find a secret so great speedpress was unwilling to tell me themselves.
-------------------- Dan McCarthy Trophy Case of Ft Myers Cape Coral, Fl 33904 Battmoon@aol.com Posts: 3 | From: Cape Coral , Fl | Registered: Apr 2002
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We made our own Speed press equivalent.After each use we put the paper backing back on the sticky side. e-mail me for more details. signs@balchsigns.com.
-------------------- Balch Signs 1045 Raymond Rd Malta, NY 12020 518 885-9899 signs@balchsigns.com http://www.balchsigns.com Posts: 1729 | From: MaltaNY | Registered: Jan 2000
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We made our own Speed press equivalent.After each use we put the paper backing back on the sticky side. e-mail me for more details. signs@balchsigns.com.
-------------------- Balch Signs 1045 Raymond Rd Malta, NY 12020 518 885-9899 signs@balchsigns.com http://www.balchsigns.com Posts: 1729 | From: MaltaNY | Registered: Jan 2000
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I'm not an 'old' letterhead but we do use the speedpress a lot. When they get gross with dirt, dust, etc we squirt them down with windex or dirtex then wipe up with a blue paper towel (lintless) and, if it is cold in the shop or we need to keep slappin vinyl, we'll run the hairdryer on it at a respectable distance. Great tool. Cleaning them makes the roll last a LOT longer. I also joined the four and six foot models at the ends to do 4x8 politicals in two sections...wobbley fun!
-------------------- John Bradley, JBD J. Bradley Design Eureka, CA jbd@humboldt1.com Posts: 11 | From: Eureka, CA, USA | Registered: Nov 1999
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-------------------- Ron Helliar Marysville Sign 11807 51st Ave. NE Marysville, WA 98271 (360) 659-4856 Posts: 263 | From: Marysville, WA USA | Registered: Feb 1999
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I'm sure folks get sick a hearing me spout off with wild claims. Ha ha ha ha ha
Really, watch out using "lint free/static free" paper towells though, they have a chemical content(not so good for adhesives) kinda like sprayin silicone in the air. Oh yeah, also read vinyl manuf. spec.sheet on "amonia"(windex)!!! But you already knew that, right !!!
Roger
-------------------- Roger Bailey Rapid Tac Incorporated 186 Combs Dr. Merlin Oregon 97532 Posts: 3020 | From: Merlin Oregon | Registered: Dec 1998
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Scooter: http://www.speedpress.com A speedpress has this clear film stuff, streched betwixt a frame, that sticks to your vinyl (much like aplication tape) unfortunately It also sticks to dirt, dust, pvc shavings, hair, cats, whatever. You can replace the "miracle film" but it's much more cost effective to clean it a few times first.
-------------------- Jon Androsky Posts: 438 | From: Williamsport, PA | Registered: Mar 2002
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thanks for the info (and the web link) Jonathan.
i looked at their web page -- seems like a nice device. why doesn't everybody use one? other than cleaning, what kinds of jobs would you NOT use it for?
-------------------- :: Scooter Marriner :: :: Coyote Signs :: :: Oakland, CA :: :: still a beginner :: :: Posts: 1356 | From: Oakland (and San Francisco) | Registered: Mar 2001
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Scooter, I never use mine for vehicles, any sort of mask (sandblast, gerbermask, you get the idea), anything not flat (oil drum), or anything that has vinyl components bigger than my speedpress .
I know people who use theirs for vehicles with much success. I, however, am an amazing clutz whenever I don't have a brush in my hand (sometimes then, too) and can just see me tripping, or dropping the thing, or swinging my arms to ward off a wasp, or any one of about a billion rediculous things and running a nasty scratch down the side of the vehicle with the metal frame. That'd suck.
-------------------- Jon Androsky Posts: 438 | From: Williamsport, PA | Registered: Mar 2002
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Diane. You've got mail! I need a custom size applicator. SpeedPress will only sell you a custom sized applicator if you already own one of their complete "systems."
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-------------------- Brian Snyder Sign Effectz Woodbridge, New Jersey Posts: 723 | From: Woodbridge, NJ USA | Registered: Nov 1998
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Best thing I found for cleaning is plain windex and industrial paper towel, does a nice job restoring 'tack', I think the ammonia reactivates the glue.
We average 60-80 cycles out of the film.
Scooter it works best transferring large solids, fine detail will drive you nuts with it.
We use it for safety signage and licence plates mainly. Works fine with roland prints.
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