Vehicle Signage Ideas

[P4dstar]

I've got 2 new vans I need sign writing. My current set up is good but I'm looking for something a little more. Seems the right time while I'm doing 2 vans. Open to the idea of doing a third van and a full rebrand if I get the right idea. Any ideas and suggestions welcome.

 

[Pjj]

I've got 2 new vans I need sign writing. My current set up is good but I'm looking for something a little more. Seems the right time while I'm doing 2 vans. Open to the idea of doing a third van and a full rebrand if I get the right idea. Any ideas and suggestions welcome.

Speak to your local sign company tell them they type of thing you are after and get them to come up with some designs that’s what I did , then tweek it until you get what you are happy with . Also helps to look at others designs try googling window cleaning vans for some ideas maybe

 

[P4dstar]

Speak to your local sign company tell them they type of thing you are after and get them to come up with some designs that’s what I did , then tweek it until you get what you are happy with . Also helps to look at others designs try googling window cleaning vans for some ideas maybe

Yeah I’ve done all of that over the years. They’re all aiming for the route of least resistance and just basically coming up with our logo on the side of the van. Simple contact details and that’s it. I’m looking for inspiration. I’ve Googled window cleaning vans and nothing jumps out at me. I may well just end up going the same route as before.

 

[ched999uk]

Have a look on fiverr. You might have to dig a bit but there are some great designers there.

 

[Pjj]

Yeah I’ve done all of that over the years. They’re all aiming for the route of least resistance and just basically coming up with our logo on the side of the van. Simple contact details and that’s it. I’m looking for inspiration. I’ve Googled window cleaning vans and nothing jumps out at me. I may well just end up going the same route as before.

Sounds like you need a different sign company

 

[P4dstar]

Have a look on fiverr. You might have to dig a bit but there are some great designers there.

Good shout. I’ve just contacted one, she seems the only one who has reasonable reviews and specialises in vehicle signage design. There’s a few shockers on there.

 

[P4dstar]

Sounds like you need a different sign company

I’ve contacted a few over the years. I don’t think it’s them, I think it’s me and my lack of artistic input. When I once started describing something (logo massive, at an angle going up the van, window cleaning nice and big) they told me I was heading towards a wrap. Problem is then you’re potentially looking at a few grand. When you’ve got vehicles worth £12500 plus vat it’s difficult to justify that sort of cost.

I’ve also got the issue that a lot of them have asked me for purchase orders before they start on artwork. And I do mean a lot of them. Seems a bit crazy to me, do the work and if I like the look of your design and the price I’ll book it in. I imagine they’re just concerned they’ll end up doing work of design for someone else to reap the rewards of getting the fitting.

 

[Pjj]

I’ve contacted a few over the years. I don’t think it’s them, I think it’s me and my lack of artistic input. When I once started describing something (logo massive, at an angle going up the van, window cleaning nice and big) they told me I was heading towards a wrap. Problem is then you’re potentially looking at a few grand. When you’ve got vehicles worth £12500 plus vat it’s difficult to justify that sort of cost.

I’ve also got the issue that a lot of them have asked me for purchase orders before they start on artwork. And I do mean a lot of them. Seems a bit crazy to me, do the work and if I like the look of your design and the price I’ll book it in. I imagine they’re just concerned they’ll end up doing work of design for someone else to reap the rewards of getting the fitting.

My vans cost around £400 each to do I think they look good and that’s with reflective first layer then a second layer is put on it but a bit smaller so the outline glows in the dark . Wraps are expensive I was quoted 4k for a 3500 kg van lwb high roof . I have used the same firm for 25 years so he knows he will get the jobs so no deposit is asked for , guess sign writing is a very personal thing what suites one won’t suite another .