Marsden Bros

We often get asked by signmakers of varying levels of experience how to apply vinyl lettering or self-adhesive digital prints in large areas, single-handed. The answer is the "hinge method" demonstrated here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=triO7fjwwsE

Here are some great signs, mostly done in Multipanel, by Far South Design:

http://farsouthdesign.blogspot.com/2009/11/carving-out-gull.html

For detailed information please refer to Treasurer Wayne Swan's Press Release #061

One thing that may completely ruin a really nice sign is ugly fasteners. Once upon a time they were a necessary evil, but these days there are better options that will improve the look of your signs without sacrificing durability or safety. Here are some tips for eliminating tek-screws, self-tappers and rivets -

- Panelmounts - these are certainly fashionable right now. While I would never want to place bets on what will be fashionable in the future, I think Panelmounts are a stayer. Why? Because they are such an elegant solution to ugly fasteners. We might see the look of the cap itself change with fashions, but the basic idea will remain the same.

As a more affordable alternative to Dibond we have now added three more lines to our Chiefbond Aluminium Composite range, perfect for flat panel applications and an economical upgrade from Signwhite steel.

The new Chiefbond panels feature 0.21mm skins which are even thicker than the 0.20mm Dilite skins, giving a smooth panel that isn't prone to expansion and contraction problems (including delamination) that plague some other Aluminium Composite panels imported from China when exposed to the summer heat.

The new Chiefbond range includes a Gloss White/Matte White, Gloss Black/Matte Black and Brushed Silver/Metallic Silver (x/y denotes 'x' on one side and 'y' on the reverse side; e.g Gloss Black on one side, Matte Black on the reverse side).

The latest buzz in the US is wrapping boats (particularly ski boats) with digital prints, or even just cast vinyl colours. It works out cheaper than painting a custom design, and even just from a maintenance perspective it is good value.

There are a few problems with wrapping a boat - but don't worry, they are easily solved! The first is film selection, you should always use a cast film. ANY shrinkage could cause a point of entry for water. A fast power boat such as a ski boat or even a run-a-bout will force water into any available channel and literally water-blast the decal off the hull!