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  1. Artwork/design pricing and deposit procedures

    I dont charge for design work, in many cases my designs sell the designs. If a client calls me wants and specifically wants a logo I will charge them for that but if they are offering me a sign package its free. If the sign package is over $5k I require 50% deposit down and balance due upon...
  2. Question Customer refuses to pay, can I take his graphics down?

    First off I have to wonder why corporate was not involved in this? Where did you get graphics from? Were they corporate approved? Call corporate and get them involved. Second I would go to social media and express what a rat he is and then if none of that worked I would remove my graphics film...
  3. How would I go about wrapping a water tower?

    are you sure it needs to be "wrapped"? The world we live in calls everything a wrap nowadays. how large of a decal would this be? We have hand painted a few over our time, which they are fun but it all depends on condition of tower. if you are not used to a lift sub it out
  4. 6mm PVC or 3mm ACM for hanging sign?

    No, 3mm ACM can be ripped thru where the "S" hook is, I would use .063 aluminum
  5. Curled Foam Core

    we dont use formboard anymore because of this. for your humor a very long time ago I sprayed a 4x8 foamboard with black ons shot and layed it OUTSIDE on a table in the sun to dry. I cannot express this thing almost rolled itself into a damn tube lol. I like foam board but I just dont mess...
  6. Do you warranty your signs?????????????

    electrical signs, routed letters, routed plaques all get 1 year for workmanship and materials...I just wish the people that made out materials would give US a damn warranty instead of lies
  7. When someone asks..."Is that the best price you can give me?"

    Every now and then I still get it or hear "Can you sharpen your pencil?" I tell them my prices are just that, I dont play that game any longer however back in the day I did, aint gonna lie. I always try a 2 or 3 tier pricing to offer more choices and they still go out and buy coro from...
  8. Does anybody run their sign shop without a printer?

    Aint got one dont want one. Dont do Quicky Signs whoever it is will wait or go somewhere else. I honestly cant justify owning a printer at the prices I can pay wholesale. i got a plotter and design programs thats all i need
  9. acrylic stand off sign

    I always place vinyl on front of sign. IMO these types of sign dont need vinyl BUT even routed 1/8" painted pvc would pop more
  10. Installing Gemini track on maxmetal

    yep, i knew vhb wouldnt work too much moisture and dirtcan be trapped on top of tracks. I guess ill screw from backside. sometimes screwing or riveting causes waviness in track Iwas trying to avoid that
  11. Installing Gemini track on maxmetal

    Have not dont this quite a long time nor have I have I done this on maxmetal. Gotta put up 5 strips of this track, 7' long, onto the maxmetal. What clear adhesive have you guys found that works I really do not want to screw or pop rivet if I can help it
  12. Need to source a sign produced from sustainable materials...

    When clients come to you for "green" or "Sustainable" I think they have good intentions however price this eco stuff out, side by side with materials we use everyday and watch them not choose the "Sustainable" product. We get these kinds of folks once every now and then, Im sure they mean well
  13. Best Way to Install this Sign Packaga

    we would use a paper pattern for spacing. I would mount photos on 1/8" pvc and cut some 1/4" pvc spacers for the backs of them, maybe 1"x1" squares and use 4 per picture and use vhb. I would pvc glue the spacers onto the backs of the pvc for the pics. This would be the most economical way
  14. Suggestions Anti Virus Software

    No I dont have SSD and yes Im on windows 7. The HD is the same that came on this comp, 1 TB
  15. Suggestions Anti Virus Software

    Avira is the one Im running now. AVG is crap but at one time it was good, Avast was also good one time. Both of these got bloated bad! Norton? Not a chance in hell, shocked they are still at it, way to bloated. As far as Windows Defender, nope. I dont allow anything marked with Microsoft...
  16. Rant Customers who want things asap, but won't get you what you need

    LOLOL you are exactly RIGHT! These same folks gets contractors to pay them 100% upfront!.....whatever!
  17. Bubble Cube Van layout?

    the bottom is always gonna be the level mark
  18. CAR CARICATURES in PHOTOSHOP

    these are cool
  19. How do you build a sign frame inside a brick monument?

    we build an aluminum frame out of 2x4 or 2x3. then skin it with aluminum. (or whatever substrate you use) i NEVER build a sign for these types of brickwork until the brick is done. We attach the frame from inside with long bolts
  20. What are your top sales and marketing strategies for the sign industry?

    word of mouth here. Im still chasing new businesses by contacting them for quotes on new construction. I check local commercial leasing companies websites under their "news" tab and see who they have leased to. That has been most successful over the years. I have noticed the website does not...
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