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What are the biggest mistakes to avoid when purchasing car magnetic signs in Charleston, SC?
Car Magnetic signs are a very popular way of advertising. They are less expensive than many other types of advertising and the more you travel around the more exposure you get. Small businesses or large can choose car magnetic signs as a viable option in their advertising budget. Car magnetic signs are very low maintenance and because you have the freedom to remove them and reapply as needed they allow you to use your personal car as a rolling billboard. The number of in Charleston has increased lately. That is why TheSignChef.com felt this would be a good time to give some tips to avoid making serious mistakes. After all, wasted money is wasted money, no matter if it is a small amount or a large amount. Hopefully these pointers will keep you from making those mistakes.
Is there a difference in types of car magnetic signs?
Resoundingly YES! Most every uses the same magnetic material. It is a plain cheap material that sticks to metal like magnet should. There are some companies however, TheSignChef.com in Charleston, SC 29418 included, that use a different material. The material is called ScratchGuard™ magnetic material.
ScratchGuard™ Magnetic Signs have a highly durable, micro-thin protective film which is permanently bonded to the magnetic sheeting. This critical layer of protection has been specifically designed to preserve the expensive finish on your vehicle not just from scratches, but from surface rust too! Since this protective layer prevents the magnetic material itself from coming in contact with the painted surface, you never have to worry about ScratchGuard™ Magnetic Signs damaging your paint.
When you are purchasing your car magnetic signs be sure to as the company if they use ScratchGuard™ magnetic's.
How to measure for your car magnetic signs
Magnetic car signs must be installed on a smooth, flat surface with no grooves or sharp humps. You must make sure the magnetic sheet does not overlap any body side molding or trim to ensure the best bond to your vehicle. If you've had body work done and there's too much plastic body filler in the doors, the magnetic material may not have enough metal to stick to. Additionally, some new model car doors and bodies are actually made of plastic. Before ordering magnetic signs, just be sure the doors on your vehicle are "magnetic receptive". You can use any refrigerator magnet to test the doors if you have any doubts.
Once you have established that the magnetic sign will stick to your car, you then measure the area that you want the magnet to cover. Be sure to accurately measure with a ruler or tape measure. "Eye balling" it is never recommended, as even an inch off can make a difference in whether it fits the intended area or not.
Do car magnetic signs have to be a rectangle?
No, absolutely not! Most of us are used to seeing the rectangle shaped magnetic's on the sides of cars all the time. You can however choose other shapes if you want. We have made a wide variety of shapes here in Charleston. The more imaginative the more it will attract attention. Just keep in mind that if it is for a business your car magnetic sign should maintain a professional feel to it. There is also a school of thought that suggests you never have perfectly square corners on your magnetic's. A slightly rounded corner gets less wear and tear on it, from being removed and replaced over time. We leave that decision completely up to you, as we do not have record of a study being done stating it as a fact.
How to maintain you car magnetic signs
If you need to clean your signs we recommend a warm water with a mild detergent. Use a soft cloth to wash the surfaces. Be sure to allow the magnetic to dry thoroughly before reapplying to your car. Trapped moisture is never a good idea. If you leave your car magnetic sign on your car most of the time and only remove it to clean it, we recommend that you wash the car at the same time. That way you can be sure that there is no dirt trapped between the magnetic and your car.
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