Parking Signs

[Steve Clarkson]

Someone asked me to make them a parking sign (ie. "Reserved for Joe Smith").....do you think that 1/8" Rowmark would be better than a painted sheet metal (or aluminum) sign for durability?

[Scott Shepherd]

Nope, the painted metal blank is a much better option. Not to mention, you can have one made for about $25-30, complete.

[Bryan Cowan]

I'd find an anodized aluminum blank and laser whats needed for a nice white finish.

[Steve Clarkson]

OK....thanks!

[Paul Brinkmeyer]

I have some parking signs that have been out in the AZ sun, facing south and still look good after 3+ years, I used blue textured Rowmark.

I actually made them the first week I had my laser and didn't know any better.

[Joe Pelonio]

Depends on the setting, a secure parking garage, an open lot with lots of kids hanging around, or in between. I have done thousands and 98% were aluminum with vinyl lettering or screen printed, the rest 3mm or 6mm PVC, have never used Rowmark for them.

[Ramon Carrizosa]

We make the custom parking signs out of printed vinyl, laminated and mounted onto aluminum sheets. Customer like the "high end" look they get.

[Mike Christen]

Funny this post today, I just got a Roland printer/cutter last week and got a very large order today for all types of different signs. I'm planing on using the vinyl print on aluminum .050 with laminate. Steve also thinking maybe mask/laser/paint white aluminum sign blanks, I pick them up at the local sign supply house precut to many sizes and inexpensive.

[Mike Null]

Mike

What model Roland did you get?

[Mike Christen]

Hi Mike

I bought a used Roland SP300 in excellent condition with laminator. I got a good deal and since I get many requests for this type of work I decided to get it. I have been out sourcing up till now and looked at the cost of doing it in-house compared to out sourcing and found the cost of the used printer more than justified it. The sign order I just got pays half the cost of the printer already. Also sorry about my previous post offer, didn't know it was a problem.

[Mike Null]

It's one of those things I just "know" I could make money with but I'm not even making good use of my vinyl cutter.