Pricing when Vinyl is Supplied by Customer

[kirkbedtelyon]

I've just been asked to quote a full wrap on a 2007 Chevy full size express van.

The manufacture is supplying all of the vinyl for this wrap, ready to install.

I've seen the vinyl...all good stuff, 3M control tac with transfer tape, etc. Instructions look good with full color views and plenty of application notes.

I'm comfortable with doing it and I see potential for many more jobs from this customer. Just not sure if I'm going to be "in the ball park" on price.

I'm estimating it will take two guys two days. I'm thinking $2K.

Any suggestions on pricing this?

Thanks.

[ChicagoGraphics]

Why is it transfered taped?

[LightHouse]

Why is it transfered taped?

x2


and why are they bringing it to you and not having the suppli of the print install it?

[Mason]

ControlTac, Transfer tape?? Huh?
the question is why??

$2400.00

If its taped tell them to take it back to whoever put the tape on and have them do it.

[threeputt]

The taping actually complicates the job some. Do you know if the Control Tac is laminated? If it is not, may I suggest that (if you take on this project) a written disclaimer is signed by the client regarding the shortened life of the print.

Money sounds about right. (2K) or so.

[gvgraphics]

Also being that you aren't providing the vinyl, no warranty on the life - fading or it's adhesion.

[kirkbedtelyon]

Why is it transfered taped?

I've never used a tape for a wrap before but I do remember reading something about it...not sure where though. They said it was to reduce streching if I remember correctly.

The graphics were produced by the Lowen Corporation (www.lowen.com (http://www.lowen.com)) and http://www.lowencg.com/ They're one of the largest suppliers for vehicle graphics in the country and have a national network of installation crews. We're located off the beaten path so I'm assuming that's why I got the call.

Also, I'm assuming they laminated it (crazy not to) but I couldn't tell through the tape.

[wsgraphix]

if it is Lowen, they laminated it...they are a little over on hour away from my shop, i wouldn't worry to much about price with them, trust me they got plenty included in their price...


if you ever have Gregory print something for you they put transfer tape on also, i was informed it is too protect the graphics in shipping and recommend removing it before install, remember after you sign for it from UPS, you are accountable if anything goes wrong, so it doesn't matter if you stretch it removing it, because when it got to you it was fine....:Oops:

[johnnysigns]

it's probably liquid laminated and that's why they taped it. it's not that big of an issue on a van. in the areas that require additional heating, the tape can be yanked.

[nxtremesign]

we do installs for other printers all the time. And yes there is no warranty for any of the product, and None of the manufactures warrant on compound curves anyway as far as the adhesion of the tape.

Lowen , be careful doing anything for them.

if i were to do the job, i would remove all of the transfer tape, and to make it easer u can use a spay bottle of isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) and mist it on top of the tape and it will be a bit easer to remove

[azcolor]

TRANSFER TAPE=LIQUID LAM

Take your normal price and up it for approx 2-4 hours labor depending on your experience. You will be glad you did

[Ken]

No warranty..your shop rate will be the price.
ken

[Pat Whatley]

$1800, figured on shop rate plus 20% (to make up for some of the profit lost on selling the prints)

I actually prefer to leave as much of the transfer tape on as possible. You can literally "muscle" a majority of the panels on when they have the tape on and you don't have to worry about stretching it. Remove it as you need to stretch around curves.