Large vehicle graphics

[daenterpri]

Ignore the printed window wrap ;) I'll be installing these large die-cut graphics this weekend. On the large logo, should I just lay the black over the red heart? Or should I try to piece the black inside the heart perfectly? And if so, how do I do that?

Also, if I'm doing this on both sides, using multiple colors of vinyl for all the little logos as well, what should I charge? (Without the window wrap)

[SignBurst PCs]

:doh: You're going to have to post a photo.

[daenterpri]

Hahaha, I'm sorry. Here it is.

[CheapVehicleWrap]

The same amount as the deposit upon completion sounds about right.

[daenterpri]

The same amount as the deposit upon completion sounds about right.

What do you mean?

Also, I'll probably be using a High Performance Cast Arlon for this project if that helps.

[Adtechia]

What do you mean?

Also, I'll probably be using a High Performance Cast Arlon for this project if that helps.

He is yanking your chain and trying to politely let you know that pricing should only be discussed in the premium section along with you should already have figured out your shop rate to base to add to your time and materials.

[daenterpri]

He is yanking your chain and trying to politely let you know that pricing should only be discussed in the premium section along with you should already have figured out your shop rate to base to add to your time and materials.

Nice.

What about the main question? Is putting one vinyl on top of another the proper way to do this? Or is that a premium member question? ;)

[Gino]

Hey, don't sweat it..... you'll get good answers on both sides of the coin. It's just you get better answers inside.

Before you start.... do you have written permission to use those logos from the various manufactures ?? Your client's signature don't mean squat. Re-producing that stuff is frowned upon by anyone on either side of the coin. Premier or not, one must obey copyright laws at all times.

As for your copy over the heart... whatever floats your boat. Both methods are acceptable means to getting the job finished.

[daenterpri]

Before you start.... do you have written permission to use those logos from the various manufactures ?? Your client's signature don't mean squat. Re-producing that stuff is frowned upon by anyone on either side of the coin. Premier or not, one must obey copyright laws at all times.

That's a really good point. I'm always turning down people that want Cummins logos for that very reason. I didn't think about that for a distributor.

I appreciate your help :)

[Pat Whatley]

Not that you asked for it but that design for the heart and lettering is not going to work on the other side.

[xtremesignshop/brad]

Not that you asked for it but that design for the heart and lettering is not going to work on the other side.

how will that graphic not work on the other side?????
cut the same graphic and tilt it to mirror the opposite side
:omg2:

[Pat Whatley]

Because having the copy read downhill is a bad thing and it won't work reading uphill.

[daenterpri]

It works both ways :smile:

[Pat Whatley]

At that angle yes it does.

[daenterpri]

I tested a smaller version of this logo on my own truck to see how it would go on. I prefer a "seamless" logo, but I feel like if I try to fit the black text inside the red heart that it would have more chance of failing. Like, dirt might work it's way inside that seam between the black and red after a while.

While, if I put the black text over the red heart, it wouldn't be as "seamless", but seems like it would not have as much chance of failing. The only downfall is that people would see that slight lip as the black text goes over the red heart.

Does that make sense? Are my conclusions good? Black over red = more better?

[petepaz]

if you try to fit the black inside the red i think over time it will separate from shrinkage. i would just put the black text over the red heart

[daenterpri]

if you try to fit the black inside the red i think over time it will separate from shrinkage. i would just put the black text over the red heart

Ah, that makes sense. Thanks!

[daenterpri]

Would there be any benefit to me applying a little heat where the black text begins to go over the red heart? Would it help to make everything tight at that lip?

[petepaz]

should be fine just regular squeegeeing (if that's a word..haha)

[daenterpri]

Sounds good! Thanks for the advice.