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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: DaveG on November 10, 2008, 09:28:14 am

Title: Show Yer Van!
Post by: DaveG on November 10, 2008, 09:28:14 am
Rained off today so need to do something constructive, so ive decided to get the ball rolling on getting my van sign written!

Cant decide whether to go for magnetics or full blown sign writing??

Any ideas and pics of vans/magnetics would be well appriciated!

Im not looking to "copy" anyones ideas, but looking for a few pointers!

What do you think is worth putting on vans and what isnt such a good idea?

I remember seeing LWC s van a while ago and he's got "fully insured" on his van, which i think is a great idea!

I was thinking on the lines of "free quotations and advice" but does this look too cheap/desperate for work!!????

Any help appreciated!

Dave
Title: Re: Show Yer Van!
Post by: dmlservices on November 10, 2008, 09:43:10 am
full blown sign writing is better than magnetic signs, if you are not carefull it will start to rust panels under neath,

would not bother with free quotes, after all no window cleaners charge for quotes , do they?, same for free advise ,

fully insured is good that is on my van,

daz
Title: Re: Show Yer Van!
Post by: Rob.Hall on November 10, 2008, 09:54:10 am
Keep it simpe.

Peps just need to know what you do. Followed by a tel no

Somthing like this.

Shine Windows.

Window, Facia, Conservatory cleaning.
Gutter clearence.

Tel 03333366
Mob 0659999


People are either walking by a veh. Following a veh or looking from a window where you are working.
They get the jist of what you do so there is no need to put every single thing that you can think of on your van. It will get confusing.

If you have to much detail writing gets small and does not stand out so well.


Title: Re: Show Yer Van!
Post by: tolzy82 on November 10, 2008, 12:05:22 pm
be good to see some aswell, as im gettingmy van sign written soon!
Title: Re: Show Yer Van!
Post by: Bobs Window Cleaning on November 10, 2008, 12:07:09 pm
Here is mine.
Title: Re: Show Yer Van!
Post by: Ian Lancaster on November 10, 2008, 01:34:06 pm
Mine are here:

www.ianlancaster.co.uk
Title: Re: Show Yer Van!
Post by: Rogue Trader on November 10, 2008, 02:35:11 pm
heres mine ;D

(http://)

Title: Re: Show Yer Van!
Post by: ALAN HAYNES on November 10, 2008, 02:38:18 pm
heres mine
Title: Re: Show Yer Van!
Post by: lovewindows on November 10, 2008, 04:26:15 pm
I have a picture of a man using a WFP i think a picture paints a thousand words. [ sorry no picture of my van so i'll have to use a thousand words ] ;D
Title: Re: Show Yer Van!
Post by: Window Cleaning Services on November 10, 2008, 04:41:27 pm
this is mine 8)
Title: Re: Show Yer Van!
Post by: DaveG on November 10, 2008, 04:56:15 pm
Thanks Guys any more?

Window Cleaning Services im just down the road from you in Poole :)
Title: Re: Show Yer Van!
Post by: steven ainger on November 10, 2008, 05:43:48 pm
heres my old work horse.

Title: Re: Show Yer Van!
Post by: STEVE-UK on November 10, 2008, 06:00:25 pm
 :)
Title: Re: Show Yer Van!
Post by: STEVE-UK on November 10, 2008, 06:01:45 pm
 :)
Title: Re: Show Yer Van!
Post by: Window Cleaning Services on November 10, 2008, 07:25:20 pm
Hi H2ose, If you see me about gives us a blast on the horn.
 try "The signcrew" in Poole.  www.thesigncrew.co.uk
very reasonable price. 8) Syd
Title: Re: Show Yer Van!
Post by: Kevin R on November 10, 2008, 07:30:49 pm
heres mine
Title: Re: Show Yer Van!
Post by: DaveG on November 10, 2008, 07:31:30 pm
Ok Syd cheers for that

Dave
Title: Re: Show Yer Van!
Post by: dmlservices on November 10, 2008, 07:34:52 pm
:)

hi steve like the way your logo incorprates your website,

loks well pro


daz
Title: Re: Show Yer Van!
Post by: tomy jackson on November 10, 2008, 07:50:09 pm
have a look on ACS thers sum moor on ther . you can see mine www.windowwash.co.uk
Title: Re: Show Yer Van!
Post by: DaveG on November 10, 2008, 07:53:04 pm
thanks very much everyone

tomy i like your website.....just straighforward and to the point

Cheers dave
Title: Re: Show Yer Van!
Post by: peter holley on November 10, 2008, 07:55:00 pm
have a look on ACS thers sum moor on ther . you can see mine www.windowwash.co.uk

nice website....straight to the point , direct , easy to follow...nice van

taffy
Title: Re: Show Yer Van!
Post by: DaveG on November 10, 2008, 07:56:07 pm
Great minds think alike p holley ;D
Title: Re: Show Yer Van!
Post by: cat9921 on November 10, 2008, 07:57:38 pm
(http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee103/cat9921/van.jpg)
Title: Re: Show Yer Van!
Post by: j.v. price ltd on November 10, 2008, 08:19:37 pm
Ha ha

Have a look at the smarts

The new vans are plain and simple and say what we do

Charlie
Title: Re: Show Yer Van!
Post by: Clive McDonald on November 10, 2008, 08:47:13 pm
Ian loved your site. You looked like the magnificent seven about to do the biz.
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Post by: STEVE-UK on November 10, 2008, 09:22:40 pm
cheers for the feedback Daz  :)
Title: Re: Show Yer Van!
Post by: mop-n-scrim on November 10, 2008, 09:43:37 pm
Vans are on the front page.

www.mop-n-scrim.co.uk

Ray
Title: Re: Show Yer Van!
Post by: dmlservices on November 10, 2008, 09:45:32 pm
cheers for the feedback Daz  :)


you're welcome mate  ;D

daz
Title: Re: Show Yer Van!
Post by: edd on November 11, 2008, 12:44:20 am
HERE SHE IS
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Post by: jsm on November 11, 2008, 07:58:43 pm
here's mine -  8)




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Title: Re: Show Yer Van!
Post by: R.V.A Window Cleaning Services on November 11, 2008, 11:04:03 pm
Ha ha

Have a look at the smarts

The new vans are plain and simple and say what we do

Charlie


WOW :o
Title: Re: Show Yer Van!
Post by: Klean07 on November 12, 2008, 07:42:14 am
                               
                              (http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff100/bullseye60/mypicturesspring2007474.jpg)
Title: Re: Show Yer Van!
Post by: JW1 on November 13, 2008, 09:42:50 am
I kept mine simple, and have picked up lots of new work since I dumped the previous Escort Van rustbucket.

PS The alloys came with the van, I am not a boy-racer 8)
Title: Re: Show Yer Van!
Post by: richywilts on November 13, 2008, 04:06:00 pm
u could do with goin for yellow or sumfin there that blue signwriting doesnt stand out very well, just an observation.
Title: Re: Show Yer Van!
Post by: s.w.c on November 13, 2008, 04:31:00 pm
would like to see inside pic of blue partner and others
Title: Re: Show Yer Van!
Post by: bluez on November 13, 2008, 04:39:29 pm
Heres mine.

Like the smarts Charlie!!
Title: Re: Show Yer Van!
Post by: JW1 on November 13, 2008, 04:47:35 pm
u could do with goin for yellow or sumfin there that blue signwriting doesnt stand out very well, just an observation.

I went for turquoise and silver because I thought it looked nice with the blue, but I agree it doesn't stand out too much. I think I like it that way though  :)

I wanted a simple layout, so basically I prioritised 1) business type 2) Tel number and then 3) company name.

The 1st pic was a bit distant, this one might be a bit easier to see;
Title: Re: Show Yer Van!
Post by: bonsey on November 13, 2008, 04:55:05 pm
(http://i364.photobucket.com/albums/oo81/essexclean/work/work004.jpg)
(http://i364.photobucket.com/albums/oo81/essexclean/work/work003.jpg)
Title: Re: Show Yer Van!
Post by: DaveG on November 13, 2008, 05:02:31 pm
Some great pics guys thanks very much!!

I think the best motto when sign writing is "keep it simple"

Thanks again!!

Dave :)
Title: Re: Show Yer Van!
Post by: Captain Scarlet on November 13, 2008, 05:05:05 pm
bluez.....very impressive, a mini fleet!!!
Title: Re: Show Yer Van!
Post by: dmlservices on November 13, 2008, 05:08:22 pm
heres mine
Title: Re: Show Yer Van!
Post by: cherubs cleaning on November 13, 2008, 07:41:40 pm
 ;D
Title: Re: Show Yer Van!
Post by: richywilts on November 13, 2008, 11:32:12 pm
johny i wasnt critisizin your van i think on that pic the sun is shining on ya van n makes it difficult to see, there was a recent post thats all where some1 used yellow and i found it really stood out on the colour of there blue van

richy
Title: Re: Show Yer Van!
Post by: S.A.J on November 14, 2008, 07:43:37 am
Here is one of my vans  8)

(http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w82/stuartcastles/HPIM0487.jpg)

(http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w82/stuartcastles/HPIM0486.jpg)

(http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w82/stuartcastles/DSC00712.jpg)
Title: Re: Show Yer Van!
Post by: S.A.J on November 14, 2008, 07:46:43 am
The rubbish Van which might be getting replaced in January.

(http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w82/stuartcastles/DSC00791.jpg)

(http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w82/stuartcastles/HPIM0469.jpg)

Stuart
Title: Re: Show Yer Van!
Post by: JW1 on November 14, 2008, 08:21:00 am
johny i wasnt critisizin your van i think on that pic the sun is shining on ya van n makes it difficult to see, there was a recent post thats all where some1 used yellow and i found it really stood out on the colour of there blue van

richy

No worries Richy, I agree with your point and I wasn't upset  :'(
Title: Re: Show Yer Van!
Post by: LWC on November 22, 2008, 09:06:48 pm

I remember seeing LWC s van a while ago and he's got "fully insured" on his van, which i think is a great idea!


Did i hear my name?

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/VWSaxon/DSC01070.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/VWSaxon/DSC01019.jpg)
Title: Re: Show Yer Van!
Post by: DaveG on November 22, 2008, 09:12:02 pm
Thats the one mate!!!! great van and graphics ;D
Title: Re: Show Yer Van!
Post by: mr D on November 22, 2008, 09:50:57 pm
is that your van lwc or computer generted image? only the edges dont look right, or is it looking at glass all day has messed with my eyesite?
Title: Re: Show Yer Van!
Post by: mr D on November 22, 2008, 10:07:47 pm
heres my D.I.Y effort

if you want the number of the chap who i got my diy vinals from let me know.
just £75 mine cost me.
Title: Re: Show Yer Van!
Post by: DaveG on November 22, 2008, 10:21:46 pm
Nice and clean and to the point

Like the saying goes "does excactly what it says on the tin"!!!!
Title: Re: Show Yer Van!
Post by: trike on November 22, 2008, 10:47:33 pm
not a van,but its what i use
Title: Re: Show Yer Van!
Post by: DaveG on November 22, 2008, 10:48:41 pm
LOL no sign writing Trike?
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Post by: trike on November 22, 2008, 10:50:41 pm
not yet,i have some magnets that i put around now and then,on trailer aswell
Title: Re: Show Yer Van!
Post by: DaveG on November 22, 2008, 10:51:52 pm
 ;D
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Post by: Steve CM on November 22, 2008, 11:02:20 pm
my filthy vans!!  ;D ;D
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Post by: Big Dave @ CWC on November 22, 2008, 11:11:19 pm
Heres my van, lol, dont need to advertise, got a full round, ;)
Title: Re: Show Yer Van!
Post by: LWC on November 23, 2008, 08:54:42 am
is that your van lwc or computer generted image? only the edges dont look right, or is it looking at glass all day has messed with my eyesite?


you cheecky git!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/VWSaxon/DSC01065.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/VWSaxon/DSC01072-1.jpg)

**lwc sulks**
Title: Re: Show Yer Van!
Post by: DaveG on November 23, 2008, 09:00:38 am
Thats the first "ladderless window cleaning "van ive seen without ladders on the roof! ;)
Title: Re: Show Yer Van!
Post by: Window Cleaning Services on November 23, 2008, 09:32:51 am
Thats the first "ladderless window cleaning "van ive seen without ladders on the roof! ;)
Ive finally lost the ladders and roof rack now that ive got a set of concertina ladders. Hi Mr D  :D ive just associated you with your van that ive seen around Ferndown a while back. Nice pics everyone! :D Syd 8)
Title: Re: Show Yer Van!
Post by: jaykie on November 23, 2008, 09:44:36 am
mine
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Post by: LWC on November 23, 2008, 10:23:53 am
Thats the first "ladderless window cleaning "van ive seen without ladders on the roof! ;)

now now lets not get too hasty

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/VWSaxon/PH20081110144048.jpg)
Title: Re: Show Yer Van!
Post by: mr D on November 23, 2008, 10:43:52 am
LWC you look like your parked up in a dogging car park in that last pic.
Title: Re: Show Yer Van!
Post by: LWC on November 23, 2008, 10:46:23 am
its in front of my house when i got it stuck a couple of weeks ago  ;D
Title: Re: Show Yer Van!
Post by: mr D on November 23, 2008, 07:33:41 pm
oh i see now. in that case can i come round your drive with the mrs? or some one eleses?? ;D
Title: Re: Show Yer Van!
Post by: DaveG on November 23, 2008, 07:50:57 pm
dont let everyone know what us Dorset folk do MrD!!!!
Title: Re: Show Yer Van!
Post by: thewaterwizard on March 02, 2009, 03:06:37 pm
  my Transit

           (http://i733.photobucket.com/albums/ww333/thewaterwizard/van1.jpg)

           (http://i733.photobucket.com/albums/ww333/thewaterwizard/van2.jpg)

           (http://i733.photobucket.com/albums/ww333/thewaterwizard/tank2.jpg)
Title: Re: Show Yer Van!
Post by: Scrimble on March 02, 2009, 03:26:10 pm
(http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m248/markberesford/DSCF0223.jpg)
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Post by: mick59murphy on March 03, 2009, 01:11:49 am
Hi guys, Its being that long since ive been on this forum I am now a newbe again, And i forgot how to upload the photos, Can someone please remind me ty