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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: tony27 on April 21, 2007, 07:40:24 pm

Title: "cheap" van sign writing
Post by: tony27 on April 21, 2007, 07:40:24 pm

Im a newbie to window cleaning and have read the posts about the bennefits of a having a van sign for your business...
mainly to project a professional image.

I did a search for vinyl signs on ebay and found that you can get stick on 7 year vinyl lettering made to order for both sides of a van with business name, proffesion, tel number and website for under £30.

What do you  guys think of this method.

Title: Re: "cheap" van sign writing
Post by: matt on April 21, 2007, 07:44:54 pm

my car has similar, except its magnetic signs, does the job

Title: Re: "cheap" van sign writing
Post by: tony27 on April 21, 2007, 07:53:00 pm

Quote from: matt on April 21, 2007, 07:44:54 pm

my car has similar, except its magnetic signs, does the job

Does it look professional?   Also, do you generate much business from the sign?

Title: Re: "cheap" van sign writing
Post by: matt on April 21, 2007, 08:06:15 pm

Quote from: tony27 on April 21, 2007, 07:53:00 pm

Quote from: matt on April 21, 2007, 07:44:54 pm

my car has similar, except its magnetic signs, does the job

Does it look professional?   Also, do you generate much business from the sign?

its a nice sign YES, it was professinally done YES

does it generate much biz, Not that i know of, ive had a few calls that have seen the car parked up, but most of my work comes from recommendations i am afraid

have a look on ebay for magnetic signs, loads of sign makers do them

Title: Re: "cheap" van sign writing
Post by: tony27 on April 21, 2007, 08:49:09 pm

Quote from: matt on April 21, 2007, 08:06:15 pm

Quote from: tony27 on April 21, 2007, 07:53:00 pm

Quote from: matt on April 21, 2007, 07:44:54 pm

my car has similar, except its magnetic signs, does the job

Does it look professional?   Also, do you generate much business from the sign?

its a nice sign YES, it was professinally done YES

does it generate much biz, Not that i know of, ive had a few calls that have seen the car parked up, but most of my work comes from recommendations i am afraid

have a look on ebay for magnetic signs, loads of sign makers do them

The only thing with magnetic signs in my humble opinion, is that you are limited to a smaller space to get your ad onto but the vinyl stickers can cover the whole length of a van cheaply which is why im thinking of having vinyl.

The magnetic is cheaper though and is slip on/off.....can change from one vehicle to another.....will give it some more thought.
Thanks Matt.

Title: Re: "cheap" van sign writing
Post by: matt on April 21, 2007, 09:56:19 pm

you can get them any size, of course you will have to measure the van panel and see what size you need

Title: Re: "cheap" van sign writing
Post by: Spursboy1972 on April 22, 2007, 05:15:52 pm

Just be careful with magnetic signs. Great though they are if they are not removed regularly moisture gets between them and the metal and rust can start to develop.
Just a riendly warning form someone who experienced it.

Title: Re: "cheap" van sign writing
Post by: Chris Cottrell on April 22, 2007, 11:41:09 pm

http://www.signsandshirts.co.uk/diy.html

Title: Re: "cheap" van sign writing
Post by: tony27 on April 23, 2007, 02:33:28 pm

thanks for the website link chris.