jumpink 2 Posted March 19, 2012 I cold called on a business owner who needed new vinyl on his windows. We began talking and he asked me to quote him to replace all of his signs. One in particular is right by the entrance. This is an old painted wood sign. When you touch it, your finger is covered in old dusty paint. I assume there is no way to salvage something like this? Any ideas what would be a good substrate to replace this with? Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ravenwind / One Off Grafx 187 Posted March 19, 2012 The Epanel would work well be sure not to get Die bond the e panel works well. and it is a bit cheaper, but only comes in white.But easy to lay down another color of paint or even vinyl. you can cut it with a knife and workable with any woodworking tools. There is also MDO plywood that world well. Bit in my opinion E panel is the best Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpink 2 Posted March 20, 2012 Thanks Raven. So if I went with MDO, what would be the procudure as far as painting? Do I have to put a coat of laminate or vaneer over the paint for the vinyl to stick? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ravenwind / One Off Grafx 187 Posted March 20, 2012 No just paint it with a good paint i use One Shot enamal with a good primer. I also give my signs a coat or two of Upol car clear makes them last a bit longer and just looks better imo. you may even be able to reuse that sign with a bit of prep work and a good coat of primer. keep me posted on how it turns out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HybridThread 14 Posted March 25, 2012 It looks like the existing sign is plywood and in decent shape. I would sand, prime, paint, and apply vinyl. And maybe quote on pressure washing the brick and mortar. I am OCD about this stuff. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ravenwind / One Off Grafx 187 Posted March 25, 2012 It looks like the existing sign is plywood and in decent shape. I would sand, prime, paint, and apply vinyl. And maybe quote on pressure washing the brick and mortar. I am OCD about this stuff. Nice i never thought about adding a cleaning service to. Well thought OCD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HybridThread 14 Posted March 25, 2012 No problem. Makes the sign look a thousand times better with a nice clean wall to hang on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpink 2 Posted March 26, 2012 Interesting,OCD. How do you figure what to charge for sanding, priming and painting the sign and for power washing the wall? Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ravenwind / One Off Grafx 187 Posted March 26, 2012 Me personally would go at least 2 hours at your shop rate plus paint and supplies. Im just starting in the sign business and what i turn out compared to what the local sign shop here does looks awesome. Their signs are rough, fall down after the first wind storm or two, ect.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mabscotthandyman 1,410 Posted March 26, 2012 On something like that time and material is about the only way and still cheaper then buying a new panel cuting ,preeping , painting etc. Just make that the panel is good and solid and redo it. looks like it was sheltered so it should be fine . PS a coat of Frog juice over the whole sign will help protect it from the sun. Dan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
