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I am making a sign for a customer who said he would "much rather I use "Spot Colors", rather than CMYK. His sign will be 10' x 5' and will be a total of 3 colors - black, white and a medium blue (no vinyl match for the blue). He gave me a PMS color for the blue. As stupid as this may sound...

I did a couple designs for a company, and had send those files to a number of different sign / install companies across the country. The files are around a GB each. I have used "dropbox" in the past, but someone in the chain has sent me revisions via "WeTransfer". I have never heard of...

Has anyone else noticed a big push on requests for W9's ?? In the past 2 weeks, I've received 4 requests for a W9. The strange part, all have been for under $300 that we charged the customer. Its always been my understanding that you don't need to provide a W9 under $600. Is this correct?

I have to apply some interior wall graphics on painted drywall. Is this the best choice of materials to use? I have read on the Ultraflex website (or a distributors website) that it is LOW tac and repositional an unlimited number of times. (that I flat out don't believe) Being that a latex...

Does anyone have a good source for large (stock or custom) scroll brackets? I have a 36" wide x 48" high sign that I need to hang, and I'm looking for something a step above the plain boring ones I've found. Thanks )

I'm looking to build this structure out of 6x6x16 post with an added 2x6x16, mostly for aesthetic value, but Im sure it helps with structural integrity also. So, is 6x6 post a good way to approach this size of a sign structure? Are the 30" holes with 4 foot of post embedded sufficient for...

I know there are many variables, but what is the general rule of thumb for above ground vs "In Ground" on support post? Lets talk a 4x8 sign, on 6x6 post, where the top of the sign face (4'high way) would be 12' above ground. How much would your typically have in the ground? I have seen this...

Quick question about print on clear for a lighted sign application. So my printer tells me he is printing at -30 (minus 30?), and he seems to indicate that is some kinda big deal, and that should explain why certain things appear as they do. Well, it didn't mean squat to me. I guess that would...

An old customer is slowly becomming a PITA. So, last year I lettered a 24' trailer for a fella. He didn't want mega coverage, and we decided to keep his logo about 10' long, and towards the front. He said he may want to add a picture later on. Fast forward to last Friday, He would now like...

So I'm almost forced to get into doing some race car graphics. Sounds odd, but a couple of my larger customers are major sponsors/owners of race cars, and have strongly suggested that they would feel comfortable keeping all their business with me. I think they are simply being nice because I...

I have some friends who are into the "craft fair" business (slash hobby). They come to me on occasion for templates, and as of late, vinyl decals for these Glass Blocks (with cute sayings). I knew they were interested in buying a cutter for some time now. Well, I finally ordered a new cutter...

I was preparing a proposal for a customer and wanted to overlay a picture of a girl standing beside the sign structure. The background to my proposal had a gradient, so my options were limited. While I could use some hokey clipart that I had (perhaps a silhouette), or I could use a photo I...

I'm sure many of you have done this very type of thing before, and I'm hoping you can give me some "do's and "don't's". One of my favorite restaurants would like some personalized table tops prints. The table tops are a very smooth laminate surface. I'm sure I can do a print and lamination...

I have a question on flex face sign cabinets. A customer contacted us with some specific requests for a new electrical sign. Size is 20 ft x 24" high to fill a specific area across the front of their building. She has specifically requested we do a flex face. I'm uncomfortable with quoting a...

I had some coro signs printed (full color artwork) with a HP flatbed printer. They faded completely away in about 6 months. I'm talking the image completely disappeared. So, is this normal?

So we have a contract to produce a boat-load of Drone/Survey targets. The size is 48" x 48" and will be secured to the ground by means of regular grommets around the border using long spikes. In addition to the hem grommets, They would like to have one large grommet or HOLE in the center of...

I need to do some application of HIP sheeting on a regular basis. While i have been ordering the aluminum already covered, I often have a need for irregular sizes that my supplier does not handle. Long story short, I think we need to do this in house. So, I'm looking for info on an Interstate...

I see we have a forum for general chit-chat (topics non-sign related), so I will take advantage of that. I've always had a desire to travel to Maine, and thought the fall foliage would be a perfect time to make that trip. From the little I have researched, I've come up with a preliminary...