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.

TA2102 IMAGin RoughRap™ Installation Guide

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

TA2103 B-free Watercraft Graphics Installation Guide

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

TA2104 MACmark® 8900 Series Application Guide

MACal 8900Pro is a unique intermediate film with up to 4 years outdoor life. The product can be applied at tempatures down to 32° and can be cleanly removed for up to 2 years when you follow the directions in the PDF to the left. 

TA2105 Application Checklist

MACtac's new application checklists helps you make sure you cross all the T's and dot all the I's before beginning your project.

TA2106 DecoArt DecoSatin Application Guide

Step by step directions for installing DecoArt DecoSatin pressure sensative top-coated fabric for all mural applications.

TA2041 Archivability

Archival or Permanent Pressure Sensitive Paper Products

TA2501 B-Free Application Guide

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

TA2063 Cleaning Permacolor Laminated Images

MACtac Product recommendations for CBS Outdoors.

TA2044 Lamination Procedures

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

TA2010 Cutting Permaflex

Trimming PermaFlex® Laminated Images.

TA2032 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.

TA2500 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.

TA2040 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.

TA2017 Material Safety Data Sheets

MSDS Sheets for MACtac Products.

TA2076 Outgassing Prevention

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

TA2037 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.

TA2034 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.

TA2100 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.

TA2101 Wrap Care

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

MAC1766 MACmark Cut Vinyl Application Guide

Instructions, tips, and tricks for printing, cutting, weeding, and installing MACmark cut vinyl films.

MAC2841 MACmark Tuning Films Application Guide

Instrucions, tips, and tricks for insalling MACmark Tuning Films.  Helps create a paint like finish.