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Not sure if this is the appropriate thread, but I have a customer who needs a wall mural printed. He wants the least expensive option as his budget is "under $250" Basically he wants it printed on basic paper that he can glue to a wall himself. I don't print in-house and all my vendors only...

I am quoting a job for a client who retrofits vehicles for fire departments and police departments. They would like me to complete the lettering and markings on a few new fire trucks and was surprised to find that the engine turn gold pattern is nearly impossible to find anymore. Currently...

I have a customer who's giant LED sign stopped working and it appears to be the Optec controller causing the problem. My question is this: Do I HAVE to replace it with an Optec controller or can I install a different manufacturer's controller and program it to suit the customer's needs? Any...

I have a friend who runs a non-profit looking and is looking for a wrap for their new shuttle van and I'd like to refer him to a signs101 member. He has a rough idea of the design concept and is looking for a good price and place to get it done. He is located in the New Jersey area but will...

I have an opportunity for ongoing work completing the graphics, lettering and striping on police, fire and emergency vehicles. I have some experience with reflective vinyl but nothing of this magnitude. I have two general questions: 1. What traps and pitfalls should I be aware of with both...

I have a customer in the same building as my shop who has become my friend over the past year of dealing with him. He's generally a good guy but has a short attention span. Lately he has become more and more difficult to work with due to constantly changing priorities and the mass barrage of...

Can anyone explain why I would have air bubbles showing up several days AFTER an install? I installed an 8'x8' sign made from printed vinyl applied to two 4'x8' sheets of .040 Aluminum. The vinyl looked great when I finished, looked great after I hung the sign and when I stopped out to see the...

Anyone know what this font is? No help on whatthefont.... it's probably one of those million freebie fonts that have some odd name.

I have a customer wanting (3) 4'x8' signs (printed) for their haunted forest attraction to be installed over their existing outdoor signage. What would you all recommend? Coroplast was my first thought but then I thought about polystyrene. The customer might use these signs again next...

Hi, looking for a source for a new (or new to me) media scroller for the Falcon outdoor 62". I bought a used Falcon and when I unpacked everything and set it up, there was no scroll bar to feed the media. :banghead: Anyone have one laying around or know where I can find one on the cheap? Thanks!

I found vehicle wraps using 3M products for $200!!!!!!!!!!! ANY COLOR including Carbon Fiber or Metallic????? WOW!!! I am going to outsource ALL of my wraps starting Tomorrow!!!! (It is difficult to communicate sarcasm with text.) http://greensboro.craigslist.org/for/4512282866.html

I came across a Gerber Maxx 2 for sale for what seems to be a great price and I'm considering buying, but before I do, is it worth the money? What is the long term costs? Are the foils readily available? Do the prints REALLY not need laminating? (I find this claim a bit overstated) Thanks

As I research locations to open my first store front location I found one interesting property for low rent, perfect location, perfect for my needs.... except for the other sign shop nearly right next door. The question is this: Do I take advantage of the low overhead and open my shop near...

Goofy customers... we all get them but what is the most off the wall thing they have said to you or requested of you? Here is a snippet from a customer communication received today regarding a branding project: "The logo/identity should communicate to the consumer that we are a Belgian...

I'm doing a logo redesign for a non-profit that helps veterans with transition after military service with help for things like PTSD, TBI (traumatic brain injury), substance abuse and other issues. I have the basic layout they want but I'm having trouble with getting it just right. There are a...

I'm looking for a reliable and inexpensive company to outsource small print jobs. I have had some headaches recently with the printer I've been using. I get slow response/no response which has cost me more than one job so it's time to dump that outsource asset and find a reliable one. I have...

Are any of my fellow Signs101 members up to speed on intellectual property rights? I'm working on a design for a client which started as a local anti-bullying campaign but has the possibility of going national. The character/mascot I have designed has become quite popular locally and the...

I'm trying to develop a brand image for a new distillery. They like the current design I submitted but they are hoping to refine it even more. I'm currently hitting a wall and looking for your input. I have incorporated their feedback into the design below, such as the bull and different font...

A client comes to me with a logo request and from our initial meeting and subsequent emails came up with a tentative logo - nothing wonderful yet but a basic design direction. I've made several changes and modifications and just received an email this morning asking about changing everything...

My client is starting a "bubble tea" shop & needs a logo. Her shop is called "Bubble Tea" and she wants orange/green/blue color shades and a bubble theme. I don't like this at all but I am not coming up with anything stellar. Your help is appreciated.