[Tom White]

As per the post title, has anyone tried DIY van signage from sites like this:

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

What did you think of it?  And does it last?

[AuRavelling79]

I use magnetic signs.

I think you can go overboard with van wrap and stuff.

Simple magnetic or signwritten writing saying what you do and how to get hold of you is about right IMO.

[DaveG]

The only thing I would worry about is getting it "wonky" or bubbles under it..

Got mine booked in on Saturday with the pro's

[Wc Solutions]

alot use signbuilder

ive had a look at signsright.

pick the magnetic section, just to have a play with the software, they have much better templates to use than signbuilder

[Tom White]

Are the magnetic signs any good?  I had some for my car when I first started window cleaning and I didn't like 'em.  They slipped about in the end and were often skew-wiff.  I'm pretty good with my hands, with this sort of thing (well I can wallpaper anyway), so I fancy the stick on stuff.

[Wc Solutions]

not hard to put it on.

harder to get the design right tho!

[woody1]

its easy make sure you wet them with soapy water as long as you have a good eye no probs mate better with two people doing it

[rz]

my dispatch cost £160

[AuRavelling79]

I've used vistaprint twice now. (And for cards) First signs shredded after two years but so cheap who cares? Second lot are fine after two years. Just don't tick any "extra" boxes.

[Gav Camm lammy 283]

diy signage on yr new van
get a grip tosh m8
get it booked in with a pro
change outta 2 ton
n it will last n look gud for years

[Wc Solutions]

could get it wrapped? looks after paintwork ....

[Tom White]

my dispatch cost £160

That was expensive for a DIY job; you can get it for about £100 on that link I put up.

(Only joking)

Where did you get it done, RZ; it appears Gav seems to think I should get it done professhonily.

[mci services]

If you shop around you will get it done by a pro for around the same price

[rz]

a company in lydney called image steve. 01594 845388

[Richard Neal]

I used signbuilder and if you take your time and use masking tape to measure out and get your lines straight it is very easy to do, it took me 2 weeks to do the design though!

[Tom White]

a company in lydney called image steve. 01594 845388

Cheers, mate!

You're brilliant; really!

[DaveG]

Ive had magnetics for a couple of years Tosh, but they trap the dirt under them and get little rust spots .
Getting mine sign written on Saturday for £180

[dazmond]

ive got magnetic signs as well from signbuilders.i think there great.nice and big and i designed them myself.cost me £98 with vat and delivery but they do the job!

im planning on getting another van next year so they ll do until then.

are they not a pain to take off when you get them done professionally when you come to sell your van on?

[wpclean]

I cant believe how many people talk about magnetic signs !     They look rubbish and they give out a signal that they are  fly by night operation ( because the signs can always come off and on to the next project ) !

Sorry to sound harsh but most people buy on impulse and a good sign written van says a lot about your business. . . . . . pro or fly by night !

[Tom White]

I used signbuilder and if you take your time and use masking tape to measure out and get your lines straight it is very easy to do, it took me 2 weeks to do the design though!

Richard, have you got a pic?  I'd like to see it.