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If you are having your graphics printed and cut, you can probably do it yourself. If you are having vinyl lettering cut in multiple colors and actually layering the colors, I would leave it to a pro. The prices you were given sound fair. I do all my own lettering, and have my own cutter. I try not to use any water when applying the vinyl. You are better off placing the lettering or graphic where you want it, and tape one side to the vehicle. Use the tape as a hinge and fold the graphic over. You can then peel the backing paper off, and hinge your graphic back where you want it placed. Slowly squeegee, starting at the hinge and work to the end. Then remove the transfer tape. The problem with water is alot of times the graphics will slide around as you're using the squeegee. Also if you don't get let it completely dry before you remove the transfer tape, you will peel the graphic off.


 This is exactly the way I would do it, I have only delt with small to medium size vinyl stickers, but it was fairly easy.  I would recommend a clean dry surface.  



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We used to do 18'--22' graphics on custom speed boats quite frequently. Got to have a helper on those.



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I think I'm gonna paint my logo then just apply the vinyl letters and numbers. At least that's how I'm leaning today, I change my mind as often as my old lady sometimes!

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Donnie I like that trailer looks good. Do you have before and afters on the back?

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I am trying to get before and afters. My pic resolution is not high enough apparently. So, off to buy a real camera unless anyone here has any ideas. Thanks for the compliment Mike !

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Looks great Donnie! You might have to take a field trip and help me, definately makes me feel better about doing it myself.

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Reworking the logo for the box truck graphics and all advertising and website. Trying to post artwork pics



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still workin on it



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Started painting logo on one side. Still gotta do the section in white then put on the vinyl lettering. Saved a bit of money this way for sure.



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Looks good did you spray it on or brush?

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Thanks.Spray. Its not bad for a rattle can job, but I'm trying to decide whether or not to spray a clear coat over before putting the letters on or wait til after. Not sure what is best.

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Its looking good, where is your phone number going?

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Thanks. I think I'm gonna put the phone number in pretty big font size between the wheels across the bottom. Then the web address and other wording in smaller font. Definately gotta get it finished without rushing and doing a poor job. Got work scheduled two weeks out, I want this truck on the road by then.

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Nice, sometimes its easy to forget things so I figured I'd throw that out to ya.

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I agree on the forgetfulness. I'm thinking about having some before and after pics blown up larger and maybe laminate them or something. I'd like to put them on the back.

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