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Questions To Ask A Sign Company When Shopping For Truck Wraps

Posted by John Grigoli

Jan 20, 2016 9:00:00 AM

We know when potential customers contact us for wraps, decals or cut vinyl lettering, they plan to call at least 2 other sign companies to compare prices. That is fair, and I would do the same when shopping. But I would suggest you look beyond price before making the decision. Buying truck decals or vinyl lettering is a big investment, and a bigger one if you are getting a wrap. Not only do you want a fair price, you also want it done professionally so it looks good for a long time. 

One of the important items to check out is if the installing company has insurance for your vehicle while in their possesion. You never know what can happen when the vehicle is in the garage.  If the sign company is not properly covered, you will be forced to use your insurance and hopefully they cover. Your carrier may go after the sign company's carrier for compensation. This whole messy scenario can be avoided by using a professional sign company in the first place that is adequately covered for unexpected events.

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The second item to ask is what type of vinyl and laminate they propose to use? For flat surfaces and one or two color designs, cut vinyl is a good choice. For one, it is economical and will help the budget. It may not be neccessary to use a cast vinyl in this scenario, particulary if the vehicle is leased and you think it will not be in your posession after 5 years. It is a different story if the design calls for a full range of colors or there are curves and rivets to contend with on the surface of the vehicle to be covered. This will require a cast vinyl and cast laminate. Find out what is proposed based on the design and the type of surface of the vehicle. 3M, Avery and Oracal are all very good vinyl choices. Just be sure if they are using an Avery Cast vinyl for example, they are also using the matching Avery cast laminate, or else the warrenty will be automatically void.

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You should find out from the sign company how they intend to produce the graphics. Will they print and die cut the design? or will it be pre-colored vinyl that only requires a plotter? Or will they use a combination of methods? Not that any of these methods are any better than another, each are used depending on the design and shape of the truck, van or car. If the sign company is willing to explain these differences, then they are demonstrating some knowledge and working with you for the best solution.

There is a third item you should ask about and unfortunatley, I cannot give you the answer in this blog. In order for you to get the answer, ask me for a quote and ask me this question; what is the very last step performed when installing a wrap? If they do not know the answer to that question, I suggest you check with other companies before spending hundreds of dollars. It is vital that this procedure is performed as recommended by vinyl manufacturers and expert installers, or else you will most definitely experience a failure of the installation.

At Epic Signs & Graphics, we do our best to give you the solution that best fits all of the criteria involved. Factors such as type of vehicle, required vinyl duration, quantity and type of vehicles, time frame the job needs to be done within, sometimes install location and the type of design all play a part in determining the best solution. Call us today for a free consultation and find out about that last step!

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