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For those of us in the northern half of the country, we’re about to reach the character-building part of the year.

Winter has a way of testing many aspects of life. Our resolve to get out of a warm bed on a cold morning. Our heating system’s ability to keep us cozy on a below-zero night. Our vehicles’ vinyl graphics character to continue looking its best in the midst of snow, ice, slush and road salt.

Signature Graphics knows that the extremes of winter certainly present some challenges to graphics, but reminds you that some basic care can go a long way in helping them look their best thousands of miles into the future.

We proudly use 3M™ graphic films and overlaminates to ensure the best quality products to put your business in the best light, regardless of the season. 3M offers some care tips for your vehicle graphics, which should be treated as you would fine paint finishes on your car.

1. Regular washing: Because dirt and contaminants allowed to remain on the graphics may make them harder to remove, it’s best to wash the vehicle each time it appears dirty. Automated car washes may be used, with touchless washes being the best for graphics. A brush touching the vinyl wrap could potentially dull it or cause edges to lift.
2. Use hands instead of pressure: Washing by hand is preferred but pressure washing is OK if pressure is below 2000 psi and less than 180 degrees. If pressure washing, use a spray nozzle with a 40-degree spray pattern and keep nozzle at least one foot away from and perpendicular to vehicle.
3. Preservation techniques: A couple of don’ts for your graphics: do not use wax, and do not use abrasive polishes. If there is a wax or residue on your vehicles, remove it with an all-purpose cleaner.
4. Store indoors: Exposure to sun and environmental elements can wear down vinyl graphics over time. Whenever possible, keep your vehicle indoors or in the shade during the day. Protect against acidic rain and dew in the morning by parking in a garage. If that’s not possible, a cloth car cover will provide protection.
5. Don’t forget the undercarriage: You want to keep the underside of the vehicle clean as well. If salt remains on the undercarriage, your steel components can begin to rust. Rust can hurt the graphics’ ability to cling to the vehicle.
   For information on services available at Signature Graphics, contact us today.

We get it: Going to a hospital or medical clinic isn’t anyone’s idea of fun – particularly nervous or frightened children who’d rather not be subjected to metal tools and needles carried by adults in white coats.

Finding ways to connect with them and take some of the fear out of the equation makes it easier on everyone … Continue reading “How Environmental Graphics Can Calm Young Patients”

 

Is your school’s graphic work in need of a pep rally?

Building your school’s brand and connection with students, staff, faculty and community members with strong graphics can help build an undeniable school spirit. Signature Graphics has the school-pride solutions to make audiences stand up and cheer for your university!

We are a full-service graphics provider that has experience working with schools and universities of all sizes on projects of varying scopes. Whether you have fully developed graphics or need some help on designing them, Signature Graphics can help take your school’s marketing to the next level.

We have experience working on all types of school graphics, from bus wraps to window graphics to wall murals. Whether we’re helping Fortune 500 companies, small businesses or universities, we give your graphics a customized attention and level of professionalism you won’t find anywhere else.

We understand that the high-traffic school environment can be a demanding location for graphics, whether they’re placed on the floor, walls, windows, vehicles. Signature Graphics has done our homework on the products that will serve your needs, both in the long- and short-term. We proudly use 3M™ graphic films and overlaminates, so you can be confident in knowing our products will last as long as you need them.

Looking to take your school spirit on the road? Our team has extensive knowledge on mobile school pride – we design, print, apply and remove graphics on a variety of school shuttle and athletic buses and vehicles. These wraps serve as mobile billboards for your school, allowing many more eyes to see it than a stationary billboard at the side of the road.

If you already have a design, you can upload it directly to our website. We can then scale your graphics to fit any size of space or vehicle. If you need help with the design, Signature Graphics can take your ideas and form them into a professional graphic you will be pleased with for years to come.

Years of experience have taught us what types of designs work well on varying surfaces and what types of things don’t fare as well. This understanding allows us to serve as a trusted advisor to your business, working together to come up with attractive, effective branding solutions.

Want to learn more about how we can move your school graphics to the top of the Dean’s List? Contact us today.

It’s about to be the most wonderful time of the year, right?

The quickly approaching holidays are on the retail horizon. Even though you probably haven’t started making the eggnog … Continue reading “Get Shoppers In The Holiday Spirit With The Right Signage”

Customers don’t always just come strolling through your store’s automatic sliding doors – sometimes they need a little push.

Promotions can be … Continue reading “How The Right Promotions Benefit Your Business”

As the wheels go round and round, make sure your students and athletic teams travel in style on campus and athletic buses with premium fleet graphics.

Signature Graphics is a nationwide authority on mobile school spirit, with capabilities to design, print, apply and remove graphics on a variety of campus buses and vehicles. These professional graphics provide a sense of pride in your school with those inside the vehicle and attention and interest from those outside it.

Done right, bus wraps serve as mobile billboards for your school – able to reach more eyes more actively than the stationary variety on the side of the roadway. You can be assured the extra visibility means an excellent return on investment.

Already have your design? Great! You can upload it directly to our website, so you are ensured we have the graphic exactly as you wish. We can scale your graphics to fit any size of vehicle.

Need some help with the design? That’s great as well! At Signature Graphics, we’re ready to help you design just the right graphic for your fleet, whether starting from scratch or if you just need some help fleshing out an idea.

We are experienced in designing attention-grabbing graphics that will boost interest in your institution of higher education and athletics. We know what works well on bus wraps and what may be best left on the drawing board. We’ll make sure your graphics are true to your brand – and your school.

To learn more about how Signature Graphics can take your school spirit on the road, contact us today. We look forward to getting your fleet ready for the upcoming semester and sports season!

At Signature Graphics, we do retail right.

What does that mean? It means we understand how to maximize your store’s space – be it windows, walls or floors – and appeal to your customers in all the right ways. It means we have the expertise in designing just the perfect graphic to get your messaging across to your target customer – and we know how to execute the graphics for maximum impact in your store.

We’re a full-service retail graphics provider – capable of handling as much of the process as you require, from design to installation to removal.

Let’s take a look at what we think about when we think about your store’s messaging:

1. What is your personality?: The best graphics displays have a personality of some sort. Yes, we know they’re not human, but an effective graphic must connect with humans – i.e., customers. How does it do that? By having a “personality” that your target customer can identify with and be moved by. We can help you develop that personality with your graphics, whether you’re going for a witty, cute, sarcastic or all-business vibe.
2. Get to know your customer: It may seem obvious, but do you truly know who your target customer is? Do you know how to best appeal to your target demographic? We can help you create displays that will not only attract their eyes, but move them to respond. At Signature Graphics, we work with you to understand your customer as fully as possible and create graphics that are most likely to “speak” to them.
3. Don’t be afraid to be bold: Words are great. Words paired with bold graphics are even greater. In today’s multimedia world, we’re all bombarded with thousands of images every day. To stand out, you have to break through the visual clutter with graphics that demand attention. You only have a second or two to make an impression – we can help you make that moment count.
4. Demonstrate the product: Sometimes you have to go beyond the package, enticing customers to get up close and personal with the product. Any time you can boost engagement with customers while demonstrating that a quality product works as advertised you’re increasing interest.
5. Made to last: A wonderfully designed graphic is nothing if it doesn’t stand up to the elements and demands of your store. Signature Graphics proudly uses 3MTM graphic films and overlaminates, so you can take comfort in knowing our products will last as long as you need them.
6. Look at your graphics as an investment: If you want your store’s messaging to be taken seriously, it should be treated as a serious investment in portraying your brand and products. Regardless of size, Signature Graphics treats your order in the most professional manner, paying attention to details and ensuring the utmost quality.

To learn more about how Signature Graphics can take your retail graphics to the next level, email us or call 800-356-3235.