I am doing some retail shows soon and need to supply directions for the marks to apply their own. There used to be instructions with some of the vinyl but I haven't seen that recently. Can anyone help me out?
Posted by Si Allen (Member # 420) on :
1. Peel 2. Stick 3. Rub 4. Peel off tape
Any more than that ... they won't read it and/or get confused!
Posted by Dave Sherby (Member # 698) on :
I made up some instructions for customers including graphic examples. You're welcome to them if you want. I made them in Illustrator. e mail me if you want them.
Posted by Bob Gilliland (Member # 28) on :
From the current issue of SignCraft, reprintable with permission:
How to apply your vinyl graphics by Roland R. Irish III, from the July/Aug 2007 issue.
Posted by Ken Holden (Member # 5653) on :
Sticky side down
Posted by Jon Butterworth (Member # 227) on :
That don't work "Downunder" tho Posted by Ian Stewart-Koster (Member # 3500) on :
Sometimes it helps to have them suitably clear, but suitably complicated, so that they read them, get shy, and say "Oh, I think we'll just pay you to do it instead..."
Posted by roger bailey (Member # 556) on :
Jerry, your welcome to download from my website or have them watch the free videos (have you watched them?) www.rapidtac.com Its quite easy for beginers with the appropiate wet method.
Roger
Posted by Jerry Starpoli (Member # 1559) on :
Thanks to all. I should have given more information. I am working a county fair with a trailer. I have made various items to be applied to bug deflectors, rear windows, etc. At $10-15 per item, we cannot spend a lot of time. I think Si has the right idea. But thanks to all for the info. Roger I have not seen the videos but will do so today.
Posted by Checkers (Member # 63) on :
Hiya Jerry, You're probably best off photocopying the application instructions normally included with Gerber vinyl. They're black and white, double sided, and direct and to the point. I'm sorry to say that I don't have a copy laying around. Havin' fun,
Checkers
Posted by old paint (Member # 549) on :
....put a sign up all vinyl sold is in applyable condition R.T.A. IS AT BUYERS CHOICE.... YOU SCREW IT UP, ILL GLADLY SELL YOU ANOTHER!! THANK YOU THE MANAGEMENT
Posted by Dave Sherby (Member # 698) on :
Joe, you're too kind to your customers. Remember customers? They're the ones who PAY your salary, the ones who helped you to retirement!!!!
Posted by old paint (Member # 549) on :
i tend to address them as they are....))))))))) YES I CAN DO IT CHEAPER.....BUT IF I DO IAM COMIN TO YOUR HOUSE FOR SUPPER AND MAYBE SPENT THE NITE WITH YOUR WIFE....otherwise i NEED TO GET THE PRICE I QUOTED YOU! OK?
Posted by Jerry Starpoli (Member # 1559) on :
Joe This is a retail operation at a country fair. Not your everyday sign work. I DO NOT WANT TO APPLY!!!!!
Posted by Tom Giampia (Member # 2007) on :
Since these were created by other sign companies, you should really only use them as a guide to make your own.
Posted by old paint (Member # 549) on :
jerry...i have a MOBILE SIGN SHOP...was doin this at car shows/race track. ya do 10 pieces at $15 and thats $150...AND NO INSTALLS..... what i said to people who bought R.T.A. is what i said here....YOU SCREW UP THE THING APPLYIN IT...I WILL SELL YOU ANOTHER ONE FOR SAME PRICE!!!! which they understood......as what the bought had the same GAR-ON-TEE as my magnetics do THE FABULOUS 5/50 WARRENTY* 5 minutes or 50 miles per hour...whichever came 1st, voids any and all responsibilty on my part.
Posted by roger bailey (Member # 556) on :
Hey, heres a new concept O.P.; The OTHER GUY sells R.T.A. vinyl in the same market as you.
You tell THE CUSTOMER (no customer will ever be exclusive) "you screw it up, I'll sell you another one" 5/50 waranty!
The OTHER GUY tells them a few tips or hands them a instruction sheet (with illistrations) charges the same, uses the same materials.
Now this is important O.P.; when they do screw up the vinyl from you and want more, they just may feel you were not "service oriented" enough (or just plain helpfull.) So... they look around and find THE OTHER GUY, but this time they are looking at a much larger scale sign that has to be done by a professional and costs $12,000.00
Important to treat ALL customers SMALL AND LARGE like YOU wish to be treated, ya never know !!
Roger
Posted by old paint (Member # 549) on :
used ta feel that way....roger....dont much give a schit anymore)))))))))))))))))))))))))))
Posted by roger bailey (Member # 556) on :
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