Miata Mailing List: February 1997, Message #133
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Subject: Re: Decals

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Doc Wynne wrote:

> 

> On Fri, 31 Jan 1997 10:29:02 -0500, you wrote:

> 

> >Stolk Joel W wrote:

> >>=20

> >> Does this mean we could have any sign shop make stripes instead of

> >> paying $80 for 2 vinyl strips?

> >>=20

> >Sure! Of course my local sign shop wanted *more* than $80; I suspect

> >that many will.

> 

>  I found that you need to shop around for a sign shop. When I first

> got bit by the autox bug I asked my (former) boss where he has his

> sign work done, he referred me to this shop that supposedly had great

> pricing. I was quoted $135 (plus tax) for four 8" numbers and four 4"

> letters in magnetic vinyl. Did some shopping around and found a shop

> that would sell me four 10" numbers and four 4" letters for $52, tax

> included.

> 

>  As a general rule: Stay away from the "franchise" sign shops, and

> find a good "mom and pop" store.

> 

>   Doc

>   Red '95

>   Team Monster Miata Stereo

Just remember ask for the tech sheets on the vinyl. 

Everyone will tell you that the vinyl will come off it is 

the adhesive that is the problem. Look for the key 

words "acrylic adhesive" 99% of that is permanent.



Bill Hulan