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Question. Are you using Gerber vinyl and foils? Because I've had a similar reaction with Gerber foils when I was printing on non-Gerber static cling. Swapped to Gerber and had no issue. It's weird. Also, you don't have some weird object in the file with a thin white stroke do you? I mean...

Are the colors set in stone? Also, is there a significance to the background waves? Because they seem kinda random. Is there something local that you can pull from instead? Like is there a specific type of tree or plant that is in the development? Something that the area is known for that...

For me it would depend. Personally, it should be spelled out, but if there is a space constraint, then the abbreviation would work just fine. People will understand it either way.

Hire someone? dribble.com or deviantart.com is full of artists that do this kind of work. not sure if she does the style you're looking for, but graphicmama.com does custom characters, too.

Looks like a Gerber font: Signpt Script I can shoot you an EPS if you need. Just message me with the copy you need set and your email address.

$135 for me to take the truck out. That's for a local install and roughly an hour on site. If it's further away, add in for mileage. If it's going to be longer, I add in more hours. If the truck is just being used to get my installer and sign there but the bucket isn't being using on-site...

You could align yourself with an installer that'll give you a little bit of a break on installs. I did this until we got our own bucket truck. It allowed me to not be absurd in my install costs. The other option is to bundle all your installs into one day so you can get the best out of the...

If it's spots or horizontal stripes, clean your print head. Gerber makes head cleaning wipes. Grab a box of 'em. I write on the box when I clean the head to keep a running track record. If it's large areas where the foil isn't adhering, check your materials. Are they Gerber Edge Ready? If...

Thank you. I'm actually working on an article about font selection for our next newsletter here at the shop. This is awesome as a reference.

All that'll do is make you able to install wraps. The OP asked about designing.

Learn design basics first. Get a book on design. Read it. Learn from looking at others. Don't think there's a YouTube tutorial out there that will show you everything. Look at designs that you like and break them down to their core elements.

That only makes sense if they're perfectly centered on one another and don't shift. Tell him to store them back to back and put a piece of cardboard between the lettered surfaces. On a side note, he seems like a real pill and I'd add in a PITA charge.

Get 6mil DiBond and save the hassle of capping that will inevitably fail. I'd insist on lettering the signs and trying to set up a system for sponsors to contact you with art. But, if you want to just sell substrate, mark it up your usual, and tack in a bit extra for cutting. If you can have...

Firefox. Been with them for years. Have no complaints.

I'm interested to see if there's colored window perf, too. I've never seen it and to accomplish it, I've always printed regular window perf. On the mirrored look, I'd suggest you contact a window tinting company. They'd definitely be able to help you out with that.

I just priced out basic aluminum blanks with reflective coating. They were double the cost that I can get at Harbor. And that was at the highest quantity discount.

If it works, why replace it? :)

I'm a technologically inclined person, but when it comes to workflow, I prefer an analog system. I have a wall that holds my clipboards separated by type (regular sign stuff, screen printing, embroidery and pending approvals) and then a weekly schedule. Then there's a dry erase board that has...

I run on a two week schedule for almost all jobs. I'm upfront about this when the order is placed. If they need it sooner, depending on the job, I can do it at no extra cost. But if I need to really bump other stuff to get it done, then there's a charge. Yes, I lose some jobs because of...