Fuel Tank Graphics & Pricing

[john1]

Hey guys, I have to go tomorrow and bid a job on re-doing a companies fuel tanker in a state nearby (PA)

I don't know the measurements just yet but i do have a photo of the truck that needs replacement graphics. Guessing they may be 2x7'?

If that sizing is the case, Without removal i'd be at $364

What price range would you be at with this job? 1 color, cast vinyl and just the two sides with the 3 lines. I will be removing the old vinyl also.

Thanks!

 

[J Hill Designs]

Thought you were getting your prices down...do you need help estimating install time?

 

[john1]

I am working on getting them down, Just asking the folks here their input

 

[OldPaint]

trucks that size have RIMS ........20-22" across. the drivers side door, 36-42" wide. scale it from those. you sizes, 2 X 7=14 sq ft X 2 =28 sq ft X $10 s.f. = $280.00. removal of old vinyl, clean and prep, at least $10 an hour. i would say at least 3-4 hours. $280 + $40= $320.00..................+ travel............

 

[J Hill Designs]

removal of old vinyl, clean and prep, at least $10 an hour.

$65 per hour or NO GO

 

[OldPaint]

$65 per hour or NO GO

wow, iam glad you think your worth that. but in the real world, @ $10 an hour, i was just using that figure 10..........for easy figuring at the LEAST i would charge.

 

[J Hill Designs]

opportunity cost is worth that - every hour I am out peeling graphics I am not in the shop making $$$

 

[Charlie J]

For $10/hr I'll stay home. You can't cover your overhead and other expenses at that rate. Not to mention $4.00/gal in fuel.

 

[CheapVehicleWrap]

2 trips out of state, layout and install tanker; 364 bucks.

I'd say you have your prices down. Way down.

 

[CheapVehicleWrap]

Remove vinyl for $10 hr.?

Even I don't have a come back for this one....

 

[Mike Paul]

Vinyl and adhesive removal runs apx $75 -$100 an hour.
$10 an hour labor rate? Rapid remover is close to $50 a gallon...

 

[GAC05]

Vinyl and adhesive removal runs apx $75 -$100 an hour.
$10 an hour labor rate? Rapid remover is close to $50 a gallon...

Steamer would be way cheaper if you have power close by.
With an unpainted tube like that a well lubricated stainless steel scraper could also be used without damaging the tank.

I am with you on the $10.00 an hour being too low.

wayne k
guam usa

 

[john1]

2 trips out of state, layout and install tanker; 364 bucks.

I'd say you have your prices down. Way down.

Just because something is out of state doesn't mean it's far away.

I live on the mason dixon line which is the division line between MD and PA and place is 2 miles away from me.

BTW, i just noticed in my pricing software i selected calendered vinyl instead of cast, yikes! The cast price is $450 not including removal.

 

[OldPaint]

I SAID.......$10 AN HOUR....for easy figuring, make it $20, $30 or $65........it was just an example........brainics))))

 

[Jillbeans]

I hope you are using cast. The last one I did was $500.
But that was 10 years ago, hand-painted.
Love....Jill

 

[john1]

Came within $34 of my competitor on this job. I'd say my pricing was spot on after re-configuring my new program!

Thanks everyone!

 

[Msrae]

what pricing software are you using?

 

[royster13]

Do you need different workers comp and or licenses to work across state line?....

 

[john1]

what pricing software are you using?

Signvox

Google it and check them out, it's amazing and is a full sign company management software. Mobile friendly too

 

[john1]

Do you need different workers comp and or licenses to work across state line?....

Not that I know of, it's the same if you ship graphics and you dont then