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Has anyone here got much knowledge on printers? Currently running only a Mimaki CJV150-130 for the printing side of things as its only me doing one job at a time i don't need much more.

I'm looking to invest in a printer which can print straight chrome or flouresent, currently i just inlay it which isn't ideal as you always have that slight lump due to stacking materials and its a long process. I'm familiar with the Gerber Edge FX but for doing full kits it just doesn't make sense for me due to the cost of ink, material and time it takes to produce them. Any ideas what process some of the bigger companies are using?

Examples

https://www.instagram.com/p/Boh8hSPhtjz/

https://www.instagram.com/p/BvneVtbBGh3/

https://www.instagram.com/p/BxOQ9omhuqT/

https://www.instagram.com/p/BxTGwwCApB_/

Cheers

Haberfield24 wrote:Has anyone here got much knowledge on printers? Currently running only a Mimaki CJV150-130 for the printing side of things as its only me doing one job at a time i don't need much more.

I'm looking to invest in a printer which can print straight chrome or flouresent, currently i just inlay it which isn't ideal as you always have that slight lump due to stacking materials and its a long process. I'm familiar with the Gerber Edge FX but for doing full kits it just doesn't make sense for me due to the cost of ink, material and time it takes to produce them. Any ideas what process some of the bigger companies are using?

Examples

https://www.instagram.com/p/Boh8hSPhtjz/

https://www.instagram.com/p/BvneVtbBGh3/

https://www.instagram.com/p/BxOQ9omhuqT/

https://www.instagram.com/p/BxTGwwCApB_/

Cheers

We have battled with this for a while but had settled without the Gerber and dont really care much to get one. For example this last year we have bought 4 new epson printers but they do not offer any way to print flo or chrome colors. There are Summa printers that you can get to print chrome but they operate off ribbons and you can only have X amount of ribbons loaded at once. From all the research I have done, the Gerber is about the only way right now to do the chrome/flo like you'd like it to turn out, but the costs to run the machine are outrageous.

broland278 wrote:We have battled with this for a while but had settled without the Gerber and dont really care much to get one. For example this last year we have bought 4 new epson printers but they do not offer any way to print flo or chrome colors. There are Summa printers that you can get to print chrome but they operate off ribbons and you can only have X amount of ribbons loaded at once. From all the research I have done, the Gerber is about the only way right now to do the chrome/flo like you'd like it to turn out, but the costs to run the machine are outrageous.

Thanks for the indepth reply mate! I've searched high and low and just can't get my head around how companies are producing the graphics like they are. I'm by no means a total noob, but when it comes to that aspect i am But now you mention the ribbon system is makes more sense when companies only have all black logos on a chrome fender for example. It's the cleanest look but i've never really noticed coloured logos when people have chrome or flou unless its inlayed. Really sucks as i don't want to go down the Gerber route, especially as there's a local guy killing the evo/90s stuff with one already so i think i'd be wasting my time. Might consider one just for swingarm and fork stickers tho!

Currently in the process of selling my RMZ and going to transfer to a KTM.. working on the new kit. Open to opinions.

broland278 wrote:Currently in the process of selling my RMZ and going to transfer to a KTM.. working on the new kit. Open to opinions.

Not an a fan of the way you have the numbers on there but the kit is super clean

Bringing this thread back, Some work from the past 6 months or so

Latest two kits for myself and newly added KLX110(which I have more fun on than the big bike)

broland278 wrote:Latest two kits for myself and newly added KLX110(which I have more fun on than the big bike)

110 looks good brotha, I actually made the KP's 110. While I'm flattered you used my design, as a designer be creative and make something your own. Good work though!

double post, just realized you copied his big bike too. GG

Damn, can't even make a kit for yourself anymore without people getting upsetti spaghetti

CG351 wrote:double post, just realized you copied his big bike too. GG

Not sure how I would of copied his bike bike kit that he just posted last week and I have had mine made since march lol You can check my IG if need be

broland278 wrote:Not sure how I would of copied his bike bike kit that he just posted last week and I have had mine made since march lol You can check my IG if need be

what if he copied you broland?

Mr. Wiggles wrote:

broland278 wrote:Not sure how I would of copied his bike bike kit that he just posted last week and I have had mine made since march lol You can check my IG if need be

what if he copied you broland?

I guess its a possibility, I wouldn't care