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TIP OF THE WEEK
Magnetics on Vehicles Many new vehicles have plastic doors. I always give my clients my handy magnetic business card and tell them to run outside and try it. About 25 percent of the time it won't stick! We sell them the applied vinyl. I also check for ribs, chrome, mirror mounts, gas caps, etc.Roland Irish, Sunrise Graphics, via the Internet |
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RECENT TIPS
Soften Up Your Squeegee If you want to avoid scuff marks on your substrate that are caused from your squeegee, or simply want less friction, try lining the end of it with loop Velcro. It's great for wet applications, and it doesn't wear out or slide around like squeegee sleeves do.B. P. Alan, Garside Signs & Displays, Victoria, B.C., Canada Easy Paint Stirring I drop a large bolt into each can of lettering enamel when I first open it. From then on, when I shake the paint, the bolt does the stirring for me. It really helps -- especially with metallics, where the metallic particles can settle to the bottom quickly.Mike Meyer, Meyer Signs, Mazeppa, Minnesota Attaching a sign to a chain link fence When I had to attach a Dibond sign [Alcan Composites, 800-438-1701, www.alcancompositesusa.com] to a chain link fence, I first thought of through-bolting it, using big washers on the back. Then I thought, "Why not use some of the leftover sign face stock?"I drilled through both pieces, then used stainless nuts and bolts to fasten them together. (For photos of the project, see the "Tips & Tricks" in SignCraft, Nov/Dec 2005, Issue 145, page 12.) Mike Meyer, Meyer Signs, Mazeppa, Minnesota Check back each week for new tips, and check recent issues of SignCraft for time-saving tips. Since we haven't tested any of the readers' suggested tips, SignCraft cannot assume responsibility for their validity. We recommend that you experiment and test any such information. -- Editors |
