Technical Assistance Guides


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MACtac's Open-Image Warranty

is MACtac’s way of keeping warranty matters simple. We understand you have a large number of options available for making graphics for an ever expanding variety of applications. When it comes to making graphics with MACtac’s media you are covered.

RoughRap™ Installation Guide

Learn the proper way to install graphics to rough or textured surfaces to create an outstanding visual display.

Watercraft Graphics Installation Guide

Learn the proper techniques for installing marine graphics that will last using B-free™ digital media.

Archival

Archival or Permanent Pressure Sensitive Paper Products

B-Free Application Guide

Our micro-structured air egress technology provides the best opportunity for a successful application!

Cleaning Permacolor Laminated Images

MACtac Product recommendations for CBS Outdoors.

Cold Roll Lamination Procedure

PermaColor® provides fast, efficient processing through cold roll lamination techniques without the need for heat, drying or messy liquid coating operations.

Cutting Permaflex

Trimming PermaFlex® Laminated Images.

General Surface Preparation

Surface preparation is a critical step towards successful vinyl graphic installations.  This Technical Assistance Guide provides the proper procedures for cleaning and preparing various surfaces for optimized pressure sensitive graphic applications.

Graphics Application to drywall

Pressure Sensitive graphics in drywall applications are difficult at best for a range of reasons. In this Technical Assistance Guide, we give recommendations for the best chance of success.

How to make Floor Graphics

The MACtac Floor Graphic System consists of performance-matched overlaminates and base films for all printing methods, as well as installation assistance. Simply answering the questions in this guide will help you select the right components for your floor graphic application and ensure a successful installation.

Material Safety Data Sheets

MSDS Sheets for MACtac Products.

Out-gassing Prevention

Plastic Sheet Pre-treatment for the reduction or elimination of out-gassing.

Rolling and Shipping Graphics

MACtac studies and field surveys with numerous customers using Permacolor® laminates in Roll label Graphic applications, leads MACtac to make recommendations for rolling and shipping laminated images.

Vinyl Graphics Removal

Most vinyl graphic challenges center on application and adhesion. However, there comes a time when vinyl graphic has outlived its purpose and must be removed. This Guide contains the steps to lead you through the removal process.

Digital Printing 101

No matter what type of digital printer you have there are some basic steps to follow that will insure a quality print for every job.

Wrap Care

Follow these recommendations made by industry experts to keep your wrap in excellent condition.

 
 

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