Better Vehicle Wraps for Sign Shops

The world of vehicle graphics have changed considerable in the last 10 years with solvent printers and comply vinyl being introduced. To often I will meet a sign writer, pinstriper, or fleet installer who reminds me of that fact. But the days of super aggressive 2mil ‘you got one shot’ graphic film are long gone and there’s a wide assortment of digital vehicle wrap media available on the market. Deciding on what brands to use can be a difficult choice when first venturing into the business of...Read Full Story

Welding multiple printed panels is a technique to combine two or more panels together so they can be installed as once. The key benefit to doing this is the registration is done on the table rather then on the wrap vehicle itself. By welding them on the table, they align perfectly and not distorted over the vehicle’s body. From there experienced installers can peel all the backing paper away and “float” the entire large decal on the vehicle to be wrapped. This is especially helpful to make...Read Full Story

Perforated window film is a type of graphic vinyl that allows the person inside the vehicle to see-through, while appearing opaque from the outside. It’s not a high tech product, but rather a plain vinyl with a block-out layer and a series of perforations (holes) in it. All the major vinyl graphic manufacturers have their own brand of this film and popular one being 3M’s ContraVision. Using the film is surprisingly expensive and can cost as much as four times that of regular vehicle wrapping...Read Full Story

Whether you’re new to the vehicle graphics industry or a seasoned veteran with years of experience under your belt, you probably want to create better graphics that stand out from the crowd. Let’s face it… there’s a lot of competition out there and you need to convince new customer why you’re company is the one to go with. You can do this by having the most competitive price, best service, or surgeon-like finishing qualities – but that wow factor can easily grab someone’s attention. We have a...Read Full Story

Installing large vinyl graphics can be hard on the body and this is especially true when it comes to the hands. Whether you’re using a torch, tiger torch, or heat gun when you’re installing your vehicle wraps, it’s easy to burn your fingers trying to tuck in areas where the paddle doesn’t fit. A solution I found which very few sign shops incorporate, but the pros know about - uses a cotton glove to ‘soften’ the hand of the installer. The type of gloves I’m describing are the cheap cotton...Read Full Story