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Removing Residual Glue from Stickers – Keeping Decals Sticky

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This article will give you an idea on how to remove residual glue off your car from stickers an decals. Plus, see how you can keep the decals stuck on your cellphones.

Question: I purchased a “new” car from a local auto dealer who had put a reflective vinyl dealer decal on the rear of the vehicle. I don’t like stickers on my car, so I carefully peeled it off, but it left a ton of glue on the paint.

What can I use to get the glue off…it is really a tough glue, and I obviously don’t want to damage the paint on my new car.

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Background/Foreground Contrast of Window Stickers, Plus Decals for Brushed Metals

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The contrast of background and foreground graphic colors of car stickers for windows. And, will decals stick to brushed metal?

Question: I’m designing a simple two color sticker or decal for car windows, and wanted to know which you would recommend – A) light copy on a dark background, or B) dark copy on a light background?

This is a great question, and one I can demonstrate visually which one works best. To start with, though, I’ll tell you what we’ve advised our clients for over twenty years on this very subject.

Drive down a busy street in the town or city where you live and glance at various signs that line the streets.

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Getting Rid Of Air Bubbles Under Vinyl Window Stickers & Decals

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This is how to remove trapped air bubbles underneath a car windshield  or window sticker and Decal.

Question: I stuck a decal to the inside of the window of my business, and it has lots of little bubbles underneath the sticker. What can I do to get rid of the bubbles?

Well, there are a couple of questions I have. Is it a face adhesive decal or a face-adhering static cling sticker? There will be different answers for each of these items.

1. For static clings stickers, remove it with soapy water.

If it is a static cling sticker,

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How To Make A Trade Show Graphic Display That Stands Out

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This is the one important thing you must do to have a successful trade show booth display.

Question: When I’m having a designer create designs for our trade show display and supporting graphics, what are some options that you could suggest to help us stand out at a trade show?

Aside from obvious answers such as using a fresh, bold approach to your colors and booth design, there are less obvious answers that will not only make your booth stand out design and color-wise, but create a successful exhibition every time.

There is a powerful truth the saying “the medium is the message” when it comes to your choice of graphics.

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What to Include in Your Plan When Buying a Trade Show Display

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You are probably reading this to get more information about getting your own trade show booth display. But, are you really ready to purchase your own booth and its printed graphics?

Question: I know it’s important to choose a good quality trade show display, but is there anything else I should plan on as we plan to purchase the trade show booth?

Of course, you’ll need literature stands, display racks or cabinets if you’re a retailer or product distributor or manufacturer, depending on the type of show you’re attending. Tables with table runners are also popular with some exhibitors depending on their product or service.

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What Is DTG Printing? Is It Right For Your Company?

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This is what you need to learn about direct-to-garment or DTG printing.

Question: What is DTG Printing?

DTG is an acronym for Direct to Garment printing. Other terms for this include, but are not limited to, digital direct to garment printing, inkjet to garment printing, and digital apparel printing.

The Process of Direct to Garment Printing

The DTG printing process  involves printing directly to textiles or clothing with a modified inkjet printer that is specifically designed to print garments. It requires a specialized platen and inks that are formulated specifically for cloth textile printing.

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Are Heavier Banners More Durable? Plus, How to Make A Banner

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Is heavier weight vinyl more durable? And, what is the best way to create a banner?

Question: What is the difference between 13 oz. and 15 oz. vinyl banner material?

Vinyl banner material weight is calculated by the weight of the material per square foot. Sometimes the threads will be heavier in the heavier material or be distributed more densely as well to create a smoother material.

The Blockout Layer

Either weight may have a blockout layer of fabric now that will make the banner opaque, either to block light coming through the back side of the banner or to make it printable on both sides so that there will be no shadowing of the graphic on the back side due to light coming through it.

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Dye Sublimation Printing of Fabric Banners – Grommets Vs. Pole Pockets

Creating Grommets

In this article, you will know how to get those gorgeous color prints through dye Sub banner printing, plus, how grommets differ from pole pockets.

Questions: How do you get such gorgeous colors on your fabric banners?

Our polyester fabric banners are printed using the heat transfer or dye sublimation printing method. This method uses heat and pressure to create nearly photographic reproduction of your images on fabrics from knits to satins to sheer fabrics.

The Process of Dye Sublimation Printing

The way the dye sublimation printing process works with fabric is this.

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Trade Show Display Advice For Newbies

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For those who have zero experience on marketing and advertising of your products and services in trade show events, this is how you can plan and design  your own trade show booth.

Question: We have never been to a trade show before. What advice do you have for trade show booths and graphics, etc?

There is a lot we can say to those who’ve never attended a trade show or purchased trade show graphics including roll up banner stands, x-banners, booth backdrops, literature displays, or table runners, but the foundation you lay before attending a trade show is the most important thing you need to focus on.

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How Dating A Woman Is Similar To Marketing a Trade Show Booth

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Some insights on how you should market and advertise your business with trade show display graphics.

Question: Our marketing director read that we shouldn’t show all our product features in our advertising, or advertise all the services we offer. Do you have any insight on this?

Well, this is a bit off topic, but let me try to bring it into perspective with the type of advertising that is in our line of expertise by going even further off topic to illustrate the point that your director read about not showing all and telling all.

When I was dating many moons ago,

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