In case you haven’t noticed, boats are curvier than most cars. That can spell trouble if you don’t approach a boat wrap the right way. Discover the boat wrapping secrets you need to know. Ready for some step-by-step instructions on how to wrap a boat? Get the insider’s techniques that will help you find success […] Read more »
Designing Vehicle Graphics
Many of the basic rules for designing outdoor advertising and transit advertising are also relevant when you design vehicle graphics. The cardinal design rule is: Keep It Simple. Read more »
Sign Makers Restore Historical Flying Red Horse
In 1934, the Magnolia Petroleum Company, predecessor to Mobil Oil, erected a large oil derrick on the roof of the city’s first skyscraper, which was billed the tallest building south of Washington D.C. and west of the Mississippi. The derrick supported two 35-by-50-foot red neon signs that formed the image of a Pegasus, a mythological […] Read more »
Wensco Open Houses – Detroit, Grand Rapids, Chicago, Davenport
See Supply55 Products at the Wensco Open Houses in Detroit, Grand Rapids, Chicago and Davenport Read more »
Make Installation Easy: Learn The Ins and Outs of Using Premask In Your Vinyl Applications
Premask is the pressure-sensitive tape used to transfer a cut graphic from its release liner to the substrate or to protect a given surface. The release liner, also called the carrier, backing or backing paper, is the portion of the pressure-sensitive construction that protects the film’s adhesive before it is applied. Read more »
Can I Apply Vinyl to This?
While becoming an expert installer means cash money in today’s sign market, there are some substrates that the most elite vinyl pros even stay away from — and for good reason. Despite the temptation of extra income, attempting to apply to substrates that are not clean, smooth or non-porous is an ultimate waste of time […] Read more »
A Titan-Sized Wrap – Wrapping the home of the Tennessee Titans
Whether you’ve wrapped a thousand stadiums or just a handful, there’s always something new to learn. There’s always new mistakes to make because there’s always unexpected challenges you’ll face. The key is learning from them and applying them to your next job. Read more »
Unlocking the Psychology of Signage
Successful sign making depends on effective visual communication. Understanding how consumers relate to signage, then, is key to helping your customers unlock the door to greater revenues. Signage is a cornerstone to any profitable merchandising program. If you plan to become a value-add consultant to your customers, then you need to be able to explain […] Read more »
Small Colorado Shop Wraps Up Success
It all began when his customers starting requesting full-color prints instead of just cut vinyl. Reynolds didn’t have a large format printer of his own, so he outsourced the jobs. The quality was so low and the price so high that he decided to invest in his own printer two years ago. Read more »
Vinyl Techniques: Preparing the Surface
“The biggest mistake is not prepping the surface,” says Jeff Stadelman, technical marketing manager for MACtac, a manufacturer of pressure sensitive adhesive products. “It’s so important to have a clean surface to put the adhesives down on. That’s definitely the number one error.” Read more »
