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My first real racecar design that competed in an event. Powered by a 700hp supercharged LS1.

There’s a lot of big name contractors in Arkansas that ‘spec’ one-piece thermoformed acrylic ADA signage for hospitals/schools/etc… And wouldn’t you know it, only one company produces those signs in the whole state, and they wrote those specs. When you get to write your own rules, it’s almost...

Oh yeah, 8 years is a long time for most tapes, but especially thin, removable knifeless. The filament itself should be fine, but the brittle green tape and old adhesive will cause more trouble than it’s worth if you’re planning to use it for actual installs. Probably couldn’t use it for...

I’d almost bet that company wrote the specs. That’s an interesting set of requirements for multiple places to have, with only one supplier.

I used a Matthew’s system at a shop that primarily made ADA/Architectual signage. It was great stuff and their matching system was very easy to use. We did have some trouble with their ‘Low VOC’ ADA clearcoat when it first came out. Boss was trying to be eco-friendly but we had to switch back...

Since you worked for him, maybe you can get it for closer to 3k... maybe that means he'll charge you full price, lol. Either way it's a decent deal, especially since you know some history of the machine. It's always a crapshoot buying used, even when it's "good" equipment, so I'd say there's...

I have a personal entry from a few years ago. Nothing on these levels as far as design but a clever use of materials. The 'brushed metal' and shadow layer is 3M IJ180mC-120 Metallic with matte lam. The logo and paint splashes are a die-cut, gloss lam layer. Pics only do it so much justice. Had...

He said something about a rat lair. You guys think this is one of those Dungeons and Dragons cults?!

You say you understand the differences, yet your question is asking the differences. So forgive me for being confused, but what exactly are you asking, if you’re not asking if cast is better than calendared? Unless there’s not much else in stock, there are much better materials for window...

The IJ180 clear is overkill for window applications. Use a cast material, but you don’t need a wrap material, there are no curves in glass. If you had peeled edges on a wrap after 9 months it did not ‘work out fine’. You should use IJ180 for anything with curves. I suggest adding a non-wrap...

IJ180 is a cast wrap film. IJ40C is calendared. Even though it’s usually for vehicles, I would use IJ180 for wall wraps if I knew it was going to be heavily textured or rough/matte finish and needed some extra bite/stretch. IJ40C for anything flat and glossy. Mainly short term box truck or...

The whole car? I used to do partials just covering patrol car doors and it was a pain. If you got any compound curves, bruising and ink stretch marks are going to be your enemy. Use 3M DG for the most visibility.

I’ve worked for a lot of crazy owners but I’d never let a domestic coiner a. Kevin my imposter receiver. That’s where I draw the line.

I read the title wrong, 'Cured Customer'. Too good to be true.

Well which one is it? A promise ain't a payment. ;)

Highly suggest double sided tape over a french cleat in a gym environment. They are going to get nailed with more balls than my ex.

I agree, I helped him with an acquisition when he bought another shop a few years ago. Came in and organized all the old files/jobs for the transition. Nice guy, just growing fast has it's challenges. I always thought 'D-Sign' had the most boring logo and generic name in that area. Some...

My favorite part about iRacing is the local signage at the small town circle tracks. That and designing and racing the cars I grew up watching and will never get to actually race. Funny thing is I probably have just as much time designing wraps/replicas in racing games, where I get to do...

I've always made an 'updated' version of what everyone is already used to. I find it's easier to add small changes that help you individually versus trying to change the 'old' way all together at some shops. My biggest complaint was getting work orders with an actual due date or priority instead...

Most designers have a niche of things they love to do.Sign design/wrap design is fun (for me anyway) because I get to see my work physically out in the world and that's definitely a bonus. But some people just see it as converting logos and pasting phone numbers. It's not so much 'creative' as...