I was approached for two sets of race car numbers and driver names today. I have never done race car lettering and have no clue what I should charge. The customer will be doing the application himself. Also, do you try to put the two colors together to give the customer or give them in separate parts??
------------------ Amy Brown AMBO Design Lake Helen, FL jabrown@cfl.rr.com
"If only my toddler was better with paint & computers!"
[This message has been edited by Amy Brown (edited June 05, 2001).]
Posted by Rob Larkham (Member # 2105) on :
Amy-
I do a fair share of race car lettering on the east coast. I would charge at least $200 -$250 for the vinyl. If they balk at that drop the outline and the price.
Good Luck Rob
------------------ Rob Larkham RL Graphic D-Sign Chester, MA rldsigns@aol.com
Posted by Rob Larkham (Member # 2105) on :
Amy-
per set
Rob
------------------ Rob Larkham RL Graphic D-Sign Chester, MA rldsigns@aol.com
Posted by Greg Gulliford (Member # 170) on :
Amy, I would charge around $180.00 for this if the customer is installing and $300.00 if I install it. On the average I charge another $50 per sponsor in a "simulated" version of their logo (a quick re-creation using artwork/fonts I already have). If the logo has to be exact then it is $50 per hour on computer time.
------------------ Greg Gulliford aka MetroDude Metro Signs and Banners 1403 N. Greene St. #1 Spokane, WA 99202 509-536-9452
Thanks guys! I sold them two sets for $375 customer installed. That's not bad $$.
------------------ Amy Brown AMBO Design Lake Helen, FL jabrown@cfl.rr.com
"If only my toddler was better with paint & computers!"
Posted by Michael Boone (Member # 308) on :
I agree..moneywise. I would assemble the 2 color..because if they do it,the registration will surely be off and you will get the blame for that. I like to use 2 layers of application tape on customer applied numbers.This makes the graphic a lot stiffer and less apt to wrinkle. Make sure you get paid.Ive gotten stung a lot of times by trusting the wrong racers.
Congrats Amy.....looks like you have gotten out of your slump
------------------ Ricky Simpson Simpson Signs South Central VA, USA "railroader aspiring to be fulltime SignArtist."
Posted by Amy Brown (Member # 1963) on :
Yes, Ricky! Thanks! Just like everyone said, start doing what you want to do and you'll get slammed! I woke up Monday morning and haven't stopped since it seems! I'm not complaining though!
------------------ Amy Brown AMBO Design Lake Helen, FL jabrown@cfl.rr.com
"If only my toddler was better with paint & computers!"
Posted by Kissymatina (Member # 2028) on :
Congrats for your first race car, Amy. I remember you said in your email that you were close to several tracks and hadn't done any cars yet. Seems like the majority of my work has been cars. Since we're both newbees, I'll give you a trick I've been using. If you enjoy racing and this guy (or one of his buddies) comes to you for something little or simple (1 sponsor, etc.) tell him, "sure, I'll see you at the track." I've done a bunch of little stuff at the track (with all the dust, I'd never attempt a big job there), but adding a sponsor, adding a crew list, I can keep the area clean long enough to apply it. Sure draws a bit of a crowd too. Then, when you get bored, start walking around and talking to the guys, schmooze. Tell them you do that type of thing and just like to look at the cars. I try to find something I like in particular about each car and compliment them on it ("Not too much holographic, but it catches your attention", "great color scheme".) Hand them a card if they seem ok talking to you. I also got some hats and shirts embroidered with my current logo (I'm starting to hate it). Wear that around.
------------------ Chris King Paper Works & Graphix Indiana, PA
