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  1. What material for a 5'x12' sign

    Hello, I have a small billboard in which a customer painted over the top of the old peeling vinyl lettering - looks horrifying. He suggested I letter over it but obviously, I'm not doing that. They rent the building so I was thinking of making a sign at the shop on Aluminum or something of the...
  2. Discussion Police car graphics gone bad

    Hello! I have a police department in the area asking me to re-letter their cars. They had them lettered by a shop a few miles from me and after just a few weeks the ink was fading and the the vinyl is peeling...badly. The shop re-lettered them twice and both times, same results. I haven't done...
  3. Suggestions Artwork difficulty

    Hi Everyone, I have a customer with artwork that needs to go on a sign and I would like some advice on the best method. The artwork was provided by the customer via a business card which she created online but not sure where...the problem is it's an "eclipse" and it fades to black. The sign...
  4. Suggestions Post and Panel Options 2'x4' sign

    Hello, I'm looking for some ideas for a post and panel type sign for a business that measures about 2' x 4'. This will be my first time installing this type of sign. They would also like a smaller hanging sign underneath that says "HIRING" that can go off/on. I don't want to say that money isn't...
  5. Need Help Coroplast 3 panel hinging technique

    I have a 3 panel 6mm coroplast sign I'm putting together. Panels are 30" high x 24" wide. They will form a 3 sided sign so they need to be attached together on the 3 sides. So, I bought some plastic hinges, I have some that are 1" long and some that are 30" long. These things are a pain to get...
  6. Suggestions Replacing Outdoor Sign

    Hi Everyone, I have a request to replace an outdoor sign and I'm wondering what the best material to use is. I'm attaching a couple pics of the current one (I did not make the original sign). Seems to be some type of wood or something? Sign will be 48"x15" applied flat against wood above a...
  7. Emblem reattachment rally stripes

    Update and another question! Thank you all for your help with these rally stripes in my previous post last week! I learned a few things... 1. Do NOT try and cut around the emblem...it just does not work 2. Knifeless tape is the best thing since sliced bread. 3. 3M 180 is some great vinyl and...
  8. Suggestions Derogatory Sign Request

    Today is my lucky day! I had a police officer come in looking for me to make him a 4'x8' coroplast sign for his front yard that says, "DO NOT BUILD WITH 'XYZ' BUILDERS" and also put the Facebook logo on the bottom with his facebook page he started for this company. YIKES!! I'm in a small...
  9. Suggestions Diamond Plate Vinyl

    Hi All, I have a customer who is looking to have a 36" x 8' - 2 sided sign covered in diamond plate vinyl OR just the wording in diamond (throwing ideas around). The sides of the sign face East and West so sun on each side for 1/2 the day. I've used diamond plate vinyl on race cars and random...
  10. Suggestions First time rally stripes

    Hello! I recently opened a storefront and have three customers looking for rally stripes. I've never had a request for these before and I'm looking for some advice. I've attached a clip of the first one I plan to attack (2012 Silverado 1500). I looked for pre-made rally stripes in this style but...
  11. Large Outdoor Banner Needed 5'x6' Printed

    Good Morning! I'm looking for a reputable printer for a large outdoor banner. Size needs to be 5'x6'. It will be used in a parade then put on a billboard in a subdivision showing open lots for sale. I've seen Zoo Printing and 4Over mentioned in some threads but I also see bad reviews...my local...
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