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Planning guides for signs, lettering, and graphics

Use these guides to prepare artwork, take better photos and measurements, compare vehicle graphic options, improve readability, understand surface limits, and plan storefront or fleet work.

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Preparing logos and artwork for signs and graphics

What to send, what not to flatten, and why the original file usually saves time

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Vector vs. raster: what we need and why

A plain-language guide to the two common kinds of artwork files

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How to photograph and measure a vehicle, window, wall, or panel

A few useful photos and dimensions can make the first recommendation much more accurate

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Designing lettering for readability

What to prioritize before adding one more service, phone number, or line of copy

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Vinyl application, care, removal, and surface limitations

Why the surface underneath the graphic is part of the job

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Adding a new vehicle to an existing fleet

How to keep the next vehicle recognizable when the body style changes

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Vehicle magnets vs. vinyl lettering

How to compare removable magnetic signs with applied lettering for a work vehicle

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How long vehicle lettering lasts

Why material, color, exposure, washing, edges, and vehicle condition all affect service life

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Planning storefront and window graphics

What to consider before adding identity, hours, promotion, decoration, or privacy to glass

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