Cars & Motorbikes Car - Sign writing vs magnets

Looking at options for sign writing on a car.

Came across magnets like these Car Magnets | Promotional Car Magnets Quote | The Fridge Magnet Factory

Curious what people think - are they cheap looking?

It's for a business so image is important, however I don't mind the magnets. They are much cheaper than signwriting and easy to remove.

What do you think? Signwriting or magnets?

 

The magnets look cheap and nasty. Just shop around for someone to do a half decent vinyl job.
Magnets are for fridges, not cars. They look too "temporary"

 

Interesting. The men I know are more likely to say sign writing, whereas I think women are more likely to look at the message than care how it's done.

 

Sign writing.

Laser cut vinyl is relatively affordable now, looks good, doesn't harm the paintwork and is easy to remove if you choose to sell or trade the vehicle.

 

I voted signwriting, ie vinyls.

 

The magnets look cheap and nasty. Just shop around for someone to do a half decent vinyl job.

Doesn't even need to be laser cut, anyone that does it for a living will be able to do a killer job with a scalpel

 

What sort of Biz?

Sign writing always looks better - as long as it's done well.

Cheers

Jamie

 

I'm with Jamie on this. Magnets look cheap and nasty and gives the totally wrong impression for a business (IMO) whereas a pro sticker or vinyl job looks schmicko and makes the business look good.

I'm currently investigating for Aaron's Ute. Decent vinyl job here is circa $2.5k but I've found some online sticker places where you can send in your own files and they print to order don't charge an arm and leg for it.

 

Good point, I assumed that the bigger places and even the little guys these days just wouldn't have the time or skills. I was a 90's design student so I spent a bit of time with an x-acto, I've still got the scars!

 

If you go something permanent just make sure your driving is spot on - don't want to be cutting off potential clients

 

A couple of options: Acid etch or engraved - both are very distinctive

Magnets are cheap looking and scratch the bejeezus out of your panels.

 

You could probably find someone to hand sign write it at that price.

 

My company vehicles cost cira $350 each for front doors adn tailgate with vinyl lettering and logo, and onsite installation

 

What about a sticker wrap for the whole car?

 

Bubble wrap might be more appropriate - you don't want to damage the Duco.

 

Magnets are great if you're trying to portray the image of someone down on their luck,giving a business a last go and just trying to make enough to pay for the rental on the studio and a bottle of sherry.

Horrible things

 

I wear them like a birdman suit

 

Proudly? With great flair, style & panachè?

 

Magnetic signs are best on Government cars, makes it harder to get sprung at Bunnings or Woolies.......