Speedpro New Jersey

Window Perf!

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 11:07:47 EST

"What's that material with the holes that you can see through from the inside?"

It's a question we get a lot here. The answer is PERFORATED WINDOW FILM. Perforated window film, also known as window perf, is a durable printable vinyl with little holes in it. The graphic is visible from the outside, while virtually see through from the inside.

Additionally, we offer an optically clear lamination, most helpful for vehicle graphics by helping visibility while driving.

Want to advertise on your vehicle, but not ready to make the full financial commitment of a wrap? Window perf on the back window is the perfect way to gain attention for your business while not blowing your budget.

Window perf is also perfect for store front windows. Deliver a message to potential customers from the outside while simultaneously blocking excess light.

Substrates 101

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:36:52 EST

Now that you know a little bit about our medias, it's time to get familiar with our substrates! Here's a little run down of the 5 that are most commonly used -

1. Foamcore: This material comes in different thicknesses but the most common is 3/16". Foamcore is a substrate best for indoor, temporary use. It is inexpensive and lightweight. It is also prone to denting, so be careful of your corners, this material cannot handle rough handling.

2. Ultra Mount: This material is also most common in a 3/16" thickness. It is similar to foamcore in that it has foam in the middle, but instead of having a thick paper on each side, it features thin sheets of plastic on each side. The plastic makes the material more durable and less prone to denting. It is better for something that you plan to use a few times.

3. PVC: PVC, which is also often called Sintra, is a substrate that also comes in a variety of thicknesses but is most common in 3mm. This substrate is made entirely of thin plastic. It is durable, moderately heavy, won't dent, and good for outdoor uses. It is heavier than gatorboard and can bend slightly.

4. Coroplast: This substrate is typically used for yard signs. It is made out of corrugated plastic and perfect for outdoors. This material sturdy and lightweight, but it isn't meant to be permanent. It is normally posted up with metal stakes for a temporary period of time.

5. Polystyrene - Polystryene is a thin, waterproof, rollable plastic, available in several thicknesses. This versatile material is great for many different uses - everything from outdoor frames that require thin signage to trade show graphics, as they can be rolled for easy transport.

Media 101

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 14:31:28 EST

We print on so many different materials, sometimes it can be hard to keep track of what's what. With our process, we print off rolls of white material. Here's a little bit of information about our 4 most popular medias that we use and their uses -

1. Calendared Vinyl - We spend about 60% of our time printing on calendared vinyl and that's because it's what we use when mounting to substrates such as foam, ultra board, coroplast, aluminum, etc. It's also commonly used for contour cut decals that are going on a flat surface. We carry this vinyl in both matte and gloss finishes.

2. Scrim Vinyl - Coming in at a close second is scrim vinyl, also known as banner vinyl. A very popular media, it is most commonly used for outdoor, temporary signage. Our standard weight is 13oz, however we do carry heavier. Banners can be finished a number of different ways - hemmed, stitched, grommets, pole pockets, etc.

3. Paper - Our heavy weight poster paper stock is specifically designed for optimal imaging on our eco-solvent printers. It is ideal for POP displays, trade show graphics, and promotional signage.

4. Cast Vinyl - We use cast vinyl for our vehicle graphics because of it's ability to stretch and conform to the curves and contours of a vehicle. It is removable without damage to the paint with heat, but semi-permanent and made to withstand the elements. We also use this vinyl to wrap other non flat objects - coolers, stairs, surf boards, etc.

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