Changeable Coroplast Signs... any suggestions

[GypsyGraphics]

A while back I did a dozen of these coroplast signs for a client. The centers where left white so they could attach a white legal size pages that they'd printed themselves with a laser printer. They are posted around the community whenever they have an event coming up and the paper is just taped on and torn off after each posting.

Initially they didn't want them laminate to save money and because they didn't realized they'd use them as often as they do. They has since changed their minds and brought them in for lamination. No problem.

However, they have a second issue that I'm not sure two best to handle. The laser printed pages they tape to the signs get wet from sprinklers and looks sloppy. And now with the rain, their little paper signs are going to be a mess.

I suggested using weather proof paper. Anyone have a better idea?

thanks, gg

 

[Tony McD]

I made something very similar a few years ago for a mall....but it's indoors.

I used the clear protective pouches you put in a binder, and cut off the three holes.
Put mounting film on the back of the clear pouch and stick it to the board.
Print a nice adhesive backed trim frame for around the edge.
It actually stuck the overlapping the edge of the pouch to the board on three sides,
and stayed on top of the pouch on the open end, so you could slide the papers in.
Keeps their papers clean and easy to change out.

 

[Mosh]

Customers always want that magic sign that can be canged for free. Laminated paper would be the easiest, and hold up the best. How about a velcro strip, that would look better than tape any day. I would make them a couple of good generic ones out of coro MEETING TONIGHT, the ones that get used over and over. Don't put any dates on them.

 

[GypsyGraphics]

I made something very similar a few years ago for a mall....but it's indoors.

I used the clear protective pouches you put in a binder, and cut off the three holes.
Put mounting film on the back of the clear pouch and stick it to the board.
Print a nice adhesive backed trim frame for around the edge.
It actually stuck the overlapping the edge of the pouch to the board on three sides,
and stayed on top of the pouch on the open end, so you could slide the papers in.
Keeps their papers clean and easy to change out.

That's great idea Tony! Do those protective pouches come in legal size though? I don't actaully expect you to check... I'll look into it. Thanks!

 

[GypsyGraphics]

Customers always want that magic sign that can be canged for free. Laminated paper would be the easiest, and hold up the best. How about a velcro strip, that would look better than tape any day. I would make them a couple of good generic ones out of coro MEETING TONIGHT, the ones that get used over and over. Don't put any dates on them.

I thought the same thing, making some laminated general ones. But I guess they put the signs out days in advance, so a date is needed. And, they use the signs for so many different notifications, like yard sales, neighborhood watch meetings and block parties. And it's just someone in the neighborhood who prints the paper part and puts the signs up.

appreciate your input... thanks, gg

 

[Eddie Gallivant]

velcro

 

[R08]

i wonder if dry erase would withstand a little rain?

 

[Mosh]

i wonder if dry erase would withstand a little rain?

I have made sidewalk sandwich boards with dry erase, a little rain is no problem, more than 1/2" messes it up. From the sound of it they want it more professional looking than just hand written. I think laminating and velco, or some sort of clip system is going to be the easiest for the customer to be able to do on their own. Any office supply can lamite legal size stuff.

 

[threads1]

Most of the office supply stores sell clear photo storage sheets (bags). Put double sticky tape on the four corners, atttach them upside-down on the coro, insert info sheet and scotchtape the bottom shut.

 

[BobM]

GBC SelfSeal laminating sheets with velcro tabs. Costs about $.50 per sheet.

 

[GypsyGraphics]

The signs are printed directly on the coroplast, not a mounted digital print. would you use a different same over overlam either way?

With the above suggestions I think I've got the perfect solution to protecting and changing out these signs. Will post again with finished sign.

 

[petepaz]

dry erase good option and the pouches are good too but you have to be able to seal them some how or they will become a bird bath when it rains
maybe put the pouches on the coro with the opening to the bottom and then they can tape the laser print on the in side

 

[ONLINE SIGN GUY]

I make sandwich board signs that contain a clear plastic holder at the bottom to advertise there specials, its not the temp inserts for notebooks, there what you would hang on a wall in a office for picture or advertisments. You can pick them up at staples for about 6 dollars and attach with 2 sided tape. There nice looking, strong and clean looking.

The only disadvantage i have found with them are you can see the tape if theres no sign in the holder, but we just tell customers to put a blank sheet of paper in them.

My cutomers love them!

And yes, i believe they come in legal size.

 

[TheSnowman]

I'd try and talk them into just having you print them on like Orajet 3621 that is really removable, and will peel off easy, but last. Make them a good price, and it'll be repeat business. I use that stuff all the time for temporary signs, and can still make good money because I can do them fast, or if the customer wants to, it's not so agressive that they can't put it on themselves.

That being said...I have no ideas for your problem...sorry.

 

[iSign]

GBC SelfSeal laminating sheets with velcro tabs. Costs about $.50 per sheet.

this idea sounds great!

 

[Mainframe]

I have used 651 clear, cut it with a 1/2 inch border, lams & adheres it in one shot & you can peel it off later

 

[gnatt66]

3621!! works perfect for this kinda thing. cheap, fast and easy.