Sign Makers Restore Historical Flying Red Horse

In 1934, the Magnolia Petroleum Company, predecessor to Mobil Oil, erected a large oil derrick on the roof of the city s first skyscraper, which was billed the tallest building south of Washington D.C. and west of the Mississippi. The derrick supported two 35-by-50-foot red neon signs that formed the image of a Pegasus, a mythological...

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Wensco Open Houses – Detroit, Grand Rapids, Chicago, Davenport

See Supply55 Products at the Wensco Open Houses in Detroit, Grand Rapids, Chicago and Davenport Detroit, Michigan Open House: Location: 31000 Industrial Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150 When: Thursday, September 12, 2013, 9am to 3pm Grand Rapids, Michigan Open Houses Detroit, Grand Rapids, Chicago, Davenport: Location: 5760 Safety Drive, Belmont, Michigan 49306 When: Friday, September 13, 2013,...

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Boat Wraps – Opportunity for Vinyl Installers

Vehicle wraps are so 2009. With many boats sitting on the sidelines during the winter months, it s the perfect time to hone up on your skills in the next big wrap wave boats. The opportunity is vast. U.S. recreational boating demand will grow 5.3 percent annually through 2011, according to market research firm Freedonia...

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Sign Outlet Open House

See Supply55 products at the Sign Outlet Open House When:  Saturday, September 21, 2013, 9am to 4pm Where: Sign Outlet Store, 2200 Ogden Avenue, Lisle, IL 60532, 630-737-1948 Special Offers: - Free lunch - $1,000 cash raffle - Graphtec 24 vinyl cutter raffle - 10am $100 early bird raffle - Vehicle wrap demonstrations - Product...

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Learn The Ins and Outs of Using Premask In Your Vinyl Applications

Premask is the pressure-sensitive tape used to transfer a cut graphic from its release liner to the substrate or to protect a given surface. The release liner, also called the carrier, backing or backing paper, is the portion of the pressure-sensitive construction that protects the film’s adhesive before it is applied. Premask is applied to...

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What substrates can I apply vinyl graphics to?

While becoming an expert installer means cash money in today’s sign market, there are some substrates that the most elite vinyl pros even stay away from — and for good reason. Despite the temptation of extra income, attempting to apply to substrates that are not clean, smooth or non-porous is an ultimate waste of time...

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Aircraft vinyl graphics could be your next big opportunity

Have you ever seen those massive logos on the tails of airplanes, or the lettering along the side, or how about the other décor on smaller jets? Yes, sometimes it’s painted on. But oftentimes it’s vinyl. Perhaps surprisingly, you don’t need special vinyl to install graphics or lettering on small airplanes. However, you cannot use...

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