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  1. Why do my panels never line up?

    I do give them an over print, sometimes as much as half an inch just to be safe.
  2. Why do my panels never line up?

    We have been wrapping for some time now and it seems from time to time we run into a problem of our panels when printing large graphics for a large sign or trailer wrap never line up. What I do it after they are printed and lammed I lay them on the table and get them lined up as close as...
  3. Font ID please

    I thought it was Bleeding Cowboy but isn't.
  4. Don't Laugh

    I can honestly say I have tried a bunch of font ident sites such as what the font and spent many wasted hours looking for a font someone brought in that I am trying to duplicate with no luck. When I found Signs101 it was a life saver, I have posted a font I am searching for and within 10 to 15...
  5. Wrap version of writers block?????

    This is the last one I started but then it was looking too much like a Ed Hardy outfit so I abandoned it and got stuck.
  6. Wrap version of writers block?????

    I have been trying to come up with a good design for our 2nd shop truck (which is also my personal truck) but I cannot come up with a good design that I like. We have one for the sign side so I was thinking about doing this one to represent the wrap side of our business. Since it is my own...
  7. Making a shop Handbook?

    Funny you should post this, I had a small meeting yesterday with my key guys stating just that, it seems things aren't getting done or are done but sloppily so I want to get a policies and procedures in place so it makes it easier for us all.
  8. Giving away the farm/Sign shop..... Very Scary

    We also have guys offering graphics out of the trunk of their cars and when people come in and want us to match their price I simply ask them are they using the same high quality materials we are and most importantly will they be there for you if their is ever a issue. If they want to go with...
  9. Any ideas for making a good promotion?

    Now that would work, I cant remember the last guy that gave me a pen but I would remember the guy that gave me a condom thats for sure.
  10. Any ideas for making a good promotion?

    I had a discussion at one of our suppliers at the show in Vegas and he made a valid point and agave some good advice and I hope to implement it soon. He said to set up constant contact and keep in touch with your current customers and send out an email blast. Get them coming back. when I get...
  11. Setting post with foam...Anyone have experience with this?

    I was in Home Depot yesterday and saw a product that you break a seal on a bag and mix two liquids and pour it into a post hole and it expands into foam. It says that its the same as two bags of cement and after doing some research it seems to hold stronger. I have been familiar with this...
  12. How to politely ask for deposit before any work is started?

    well we had a meeting Friday and implemented the new policy and I have been paying attention what they are saying to the customers and thats just about what they say, we had a couple people give the excuse "I need to talk to my wife about that" which is nothing new just a polite way of getting...
  13. where can i find the back slitting knife?

    I ordered one from Yello tools and a cheaper one from signwharehouse that isnt the same quality but works just as good.
  14. Vinyl Text Alignment

    I have run into that same problem many times, just did a transport truck on Friday that had the same issue. The best thing I can suggest and what works for me is pick a prominent body line or something that is close to the graphics and follow that but before you apply it tape it up and stand...
  15. Where to buy brake for channel letters? (In Canada)

    We are looking for a brake to do channel letters and there is one that would work great (No. 99 letter forming brake) but as with anything good it isnt available here in Canada. Does anyone know where we can try to find one, I have searched google, called all our suppliers and am out of options...
  16. How to politely ask for deposit before any work is started?

    I have made up two signs today to put right on top of the counter saying a minimum charge for a sign is $40 and cut vinyl is $25 and that a 50% deposit is required. I am also in getting our photographer to take some really good shots of things we have done (wraps, can letters, pylon, etc.) and...
  17. How to politely ask for deposit before any work is started?

    We have had several instances of people coming in and asking for a sign or vehicle graphics and we do he artwork and thats the last we hear of them. I would like to come up with a general statement that all the counter people can use to say we will start the design as soon as we have a deposit...
  18. Help!!!

    Anyone identify this??
  19. Font ID Please

    stuck on this font
  20. Best heat gun for wrapping?

    I have tried to use a torch and honestly I dont prefer it, I do use it from time to time but I prefer a heat gun.
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