gcextreme 475 Posted April 26, 2014 I made this sign last week..just to try it out..and my stakes just arrived today..nice to see how it comes together. Can u reuse these? Like remove the vinyl and reuse? Just wondering for future purposes. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
npace 110 Posted April 26, 2014 nice one. i have a customer that holds a multiple golf tournaments a year and they reuse the same signs. we just take off the sponsor's name and leave the words "hole sponsor" until the next names are ordered. "Goo Gone" is a lifesaver on the older ones that the residue sticks to. just be sure to clean with straight alcohol to remove the goo gone residue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcextreme 475 Posted April 26, 2014 Ok cool..good info..thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HDN 95 Posted April 26, 2014 Did you buy the flute black ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcextreme 475 Posted April 26, 2014 Yep came black..got red and white and yellow ones too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skarekrow 1,842 Posted April 26, 2014 ...and cleaning off the old vinyl for reuse is easier-slash-less costly than replacing it? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted April 26, 2014 ...and cleaning off the old vinyl for reuse is easier-slash-less costly than replacing it? Would have to be a very simple design to clean up. I only reletter dates and only for the church events and little league stuff to help them out. Not cost effective most times from my experience. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mabscotthandyman 1,410 Posted April 26, 2014 Not worth the hassle to reuse in my opinion I belive the labor time would be more than a new blank they are so cheap. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skarekrow 1,842 Posted April 27, 2014 Yeah... what he said. (I've reached my "Like This" quota for the day.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcextreme 475 Posted April 27, 2014 Not worth the hassle to reuse in my opinion I belive the labor time would be more than a new blank they are so cheap. Its sad when we live in this type of world where we just throw things away instead of reusing it. I mean our vinyl businesses are so wastefull as it is, with the vinyl and backing paper not being recycleable and just probably ending up in a landfill for all eternity.. If i can reuse a flute sign and save it from being in a landfill forever..its well worth the little hassle. Its sad when people are like its broken but its cheaper to throw it away than to fix it.. Sometimes doing the environmentally friendly thing isnt the most "economical" thing.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skarekrow 1,842 Posted April 27, 2014 Well, there ya go. You can start up a niche market... Used Signs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcextreme 475 Posted April 27, 2014 Well the customer doesnt need to know its used.. and u can always add a few bucks to the cost to cover your time removing the old vinyl.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skarekrow 1,842 Posted April 27, 2014 Well the customer doesnt need to know its used.. and u can always add a few bucks to the cost to cover your time removing the old vinyl.. Charging extra for second rate goods and deceptive marketing tactics.... Appreciate you going out of your way to make the world a better place. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mabscotthandyman 1,410 Posted April 27, 2014 Dollars make sense....your time has to be worth something the time to remove vinyl then clean the adhesive off clean the coro again then install new vinyl. I am frugal and use something till it dies my tools, trucks,equipment and body is all old and past what most people would keep repairing and using I belive in a post you said you was 37 I have saws, routers, drills and so on older then that. My truck is right at 20 years old ,my full size van 25 years and the minivans 13 and 12 years old so I dont throw away untill it is unrepairable or completly used up. A buck fifty coro blank just does not fall in that position. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcextreme 475 Posted April 27, 2014 I am 30...and $1.50 blank is a $1.50, multiply that times how ever many you throw away...it adds up quick... Sitting right next to me is a huge black trashbag full of vinyl backing paper and app tape and wasted vinyl, all which will probably end up at a landfill....if i can save a few plastic signs from ending up there, i will try. Besides even if u do remove the vinyl off the signs, you don't have to resell to a customer, u can keep it for yourself for a display or something...or better yet, give it as a gift to a friend/family member. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mfatty500 455 Posted April 27, 2014 Hell, I got spots on my liver older than you! But if it makes you happy do it! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
express2100 154 Posted April 28, 2014 That bag of trash won't end up in the landfill if you burn it Nah I'm just messin round. I noticed the thread this morning.....surprised to see it still going and figured I'd throw in. To each his own. That about sums it up for me. Don't have the time (or care to take the time) to go back n forth on a forum. Oh and nice sign! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skarekrow 1,842 Posted April 28, 2014 You know, I meant to add that as well... Nice looking sign! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcextreme 475 Posted April 28, 2014 Thanks...right now i am working on other stuff for a motorcycle bike show this weekend...making some decals to have on hand to sell... stuff like guns ans supporting the 2nd amendment, bike stuff and more.. doing alot of it just in white, hope to sell this and make more there...but i figure white is a big seller for vehicle windows..etc. This will be my second bike show, my last one i only had two decals premade...they both sold, then i was busy making stuff for others and did a few shirts.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mabscotthandyman 1,410 Posted April 28, 2014 Yep I also forgot to add that is a good looking job. The orange and black go well together. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skarekrow 1,842 Posted April 28, 2014 Good luck with the new bike show as well.... sounds like a good opportunty for you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcextreme 475 Posted April 28, 2014 thanks...i hope so...i just don't know what will sell well, lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Go-C Graphics 856 Posted April 28, 2014 thanks...i hope so...i just don't know what will sell well, lol. Welcome to business 101.................... If that was an easy question to answer I'd be a millionaire. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcextreme 475 Posted April 28, 2014 Yeah i hear ya... So far i have about 50 premade decals, 2-3 of each different ones, all white, and writing a ballpark price on each depending on size and weeding detail... Most of them are about 6x6, some small ones about 3x5, etc...most prices are $4 to $6. and then some smaller ones 2x6 for $2... does that seem right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
