I have a client who would like to get 40 "accident in __ days" signs made. They are shaped like a stop sign. The main problem is the original weighs so much that they were afraid that it would, if bumped off the wall, be the cause of the next accident. I don't know the gauge of the metal, but it weighs out at better than 5 lbs. The thing is it has to be able to have these little magnetic numbers attached (steel?). The size is 24" octagonal. They don't care much about being two color, so one could do a single color (red). I can do the graphics in house (vinyl), but would love to get it screened. Do you folks make something similar, or do you know some one who does? Also, do you have, or know, a supplier for the small magnetic numbers (2")? I can send a jpg of the original if it would help. I sure do thank you all for your time.
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Posted by jimmy chatham (Member # 525) on :
buy the aluminum stop sign blanks. screen print and pop rivet a small steel plate where the magnets go.
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Posted by Brian Stoddard (Member # 39) on :
Use a plastic blank and paint with magnetic paint, I have never used it before but I am sure it would hold your numbers just fine.
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Posted by Ed Harris (Member # 586) on :
Hey, I never thought of those ideas. Thanks. BTW, where does one find magnetic spray paint?
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Posted by Brian Stoddard (Member # 39) on :
Its actually an additive, although I think there are some latex primers available as well. I have seen it at Home Depot, the product is http://magnamagic.com
------------------ Brian Stoddard Expressions Signs A few puddles east of Seattle
Posted by VICTORGEORGIOU (Member # 474) on :
We make our safety signs with a panel of write-on vinyl. You can write on the stuff with a permanent marker and it will hold up to weather, but rub it hard with a dry paper towel and the text comes off.
There is also a magnetic sheet stock that is not magnetic that is designed for outdoor use. You glue the stuff to your substrate and stick the magnet to it. I think it is called rubber steel. I have a sample at the office.
An aluminum traffic blank is probably the best idea, but we can whack you a bunch out of 1/8" PVC if you prefer that.
If you want to get really light, we have routed shapes out of fluted plastic. The edges are a little rough but other than that they make a good sign. Vic G
------------------ Victor Georgiou Bob Loves Signs Inc Danville, CA email blssign@pacbell.net
