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  1. Oralite 5600 Reflective Vinyl - Has anybody ever tried wet applying?

    We're considering the 3M. Will you let me know how that goes tomorrow?
  2. Oralite 5600 Reflective Vinyl - Has anybody ever tried wet applying?

    Our install team is having difficulty installing Oralite 5600 reflective vinyl on a police car. The moment the vinyl touches the vehicle, it sticks and there's no ability to work with it at all. We're seeing lots of air bubbles and it's not working very well around the contour lines of the...
  3. How do you measure the exact size of a sign that is high up in the air?

    Is there any way to measure the exact dimensions of a sign that is too high to reach with a ladder? We rent bucket trucks for the installs but because we don't own the truck, it's expensive to rent one just so we can take measurements. If there's a tool we can use to measure signs like this...
  4. How do you structure your pricing for vehicle magnets?

    Definitely a valid point but I'm in a slightly different position. I own a marketing agency and we recently purchased a sign company so I wasn't brought up in the industry and I'm learning as we go along. The guys who run the shop are talented and great at what they do, but I'm working...
  5. How do you structure your pricing for vehicle magnets?

    We don't sell a ton of magnets but we do get requests and I'm not sure how others are pricing theirs? Also - where do you purchase your magnets from? If anybody would be willing to share how they price their magnets, it'd be truly appreciated! Thank you.
  6. Does anybody run their sign shop without a printer?

    We have a great installer and designer on our team but I've struggled to find a good person to run production. I'm considering allocating the money we spend on our production salary to instead using outsourced printers instead. The biggest risk I see is it means we won't be able to do jobs on...
  7. How much would you charge for a full wrap (essentially a color change) on a 2018 Nissan NV2500?

    Gloss, satin, matte, chrome, “color flip”? Printed gloss (it's not actually a color change, was just saying that so people have an idea of the coverage). 3M, Avery, Oracal, KPMF, other? Do you give your wrap clients that many options? We'll be using 3M/Avery cast vinyl printed. Emblem...
  8. How much would you charge for a full wrap (essentially a color change) on a 2018 Nissan NV2500?

    Thanks! I appreciate the clarifying question about the roof...I'll go back and add that to my question!
  9. How much would you charge for a full wrap (essentially a color change) on a 2018 Nissan NV2500?

    How much would you charge for a full wrap (it's printed, but essentially a color change) on a 2018 Nissan NV2500 high top in your local market? It will include all exterior surfaces, from the bottom up to the edges as it begins it to wrap over the edges. I know what we charge for labor and...
  10. 3M VCAT-2 Roller - Looking for a less expensive alternative

    We use the VCAT-2 for working vinyl into crevices or curves on vehicles and some other applications. However, these cost $200 for what is essential a handle and a foam roller, which seems exorbitant. Can anybody recommend a similar tool that is less expensive? Thank you in advance!
  11. Has anybody tried the new vinyl from Fellers?

    CheetahWraps I'll see if I can get a picture of it to share with everybody if we haven't thrown it away. Edit: Image included.
  12. Looking for a trade printer for restaurant menus

    Does anybody know where I can find a trade printer for menus like you see in the attached picture? Spiral bound with double-lamination on 8.5" x 14" paper. Thanks in advance for any leads!
  13. Has anybody tried the new vinyl from Fellers?

    We received some mail recently about their new colored vinyl. It's cheap but it's an unknown for me. Has anybody tried it that can vouch for their material quality? Thanks in advance!
  14. Suggestions Where can I purchase random sign install accessories?

    That's pretty much exactly what I was looking for...thank you!
  15. Suggestions Where can I purchase random sign install accessories?

    I started a marketing agency a few years ago and recently purchased a sign company we'd often collaborate with. So if it's a rookie question, that's a fair assessment...I'm not an industry veteran (but I'm pushing myself to learn quickly). What I'm looking for is something like you see on the...
  16. Suggestions Where can I purchase random sign install accessories?

    We're looking to purchase things like: Decorative caps that go on the top of signs across the full width (i.e. a 8' wide x 4' tall sign) An insert that would allow us to install said 8' x 4' sign attached to the middle of a 4"x4" instead of screwing into the front of the 4"x4" post I'm...
  17. Where can I learn how to install channel signs?

    All electrical work will be performed by a licensed electrician so I'm really just trying to figure out how to hang the signs themselves. I think I may be overthinking things. I'm going to order a channel sign for our own business from Gemini and we'll see how the install goes and take things...
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