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Hiya Jake, I normally estimate about $1.50 to $2.50 a square foot for installation on a vehicle with rivets. But, I've charged more and normally bill by the hour. Without seeing the truck or knowing the material, I would estimate an installation price of around $750.
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Checkers
-------------------- a.k.a. Brian Born www.CheckersCustom.com Harrisburg, Pa Work Smart, Play Hard Posts: 3775 | From: Harrisburg, Pa. U.S.A. | Registered: Nov 1998
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$2.50 to $3 per square foot. Should be a snap after the first piece is layed. Remember to tell "him" to clean it real good. Then you simply wipe it down with some alcohol or wax and grease remover.
-------------------- John Arnott El Cajon CA 619 596-9989 signgraphics1@aol.com http://www.signgraphics1.com Posts: 1443 | From: El Cajon CA usa | Registered: Dec 1998
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See how charging a flat $14-15 per square (prints and install) compares to these other guys' suggestions. Maybe add another $1-$1 per square for the rivets.
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Mike Pipes stickerpimp.com Lake Havasu, AZ mike@stickerpimp.com Posts: 8746 | From: Lake Havasu, AZ USA | Registered: Jun 2000
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Mike's numbers are a good guideline. I used to be able to quote $25 a square foot for full color graphics, but those days are long gone Now I estimate $15-$20 sq. ft. for 3M Scotchprint electrostatic prints, and $10-$15 sq. ft. for solvent prints. Both depend on the size of the project though.
I thought through the process a little and, as for pricing this job out, this is my take...
Design $xxx
My cost for the prints including shipping X 2 (This covers me, so I don't loose money, if I somehow manage to trash the job)
Then I estimate the time for installation. I can stick a 4' x 8' panel over rivets in about 40 minutes. But, it can take anywhere from 15 minutes to another hour, or more, to heat and re-squeegee the rivets properly.
I tack on a few hours for cleaning, prep and other b.s.
Add some to cover rags, cleaners, etc.
And add a trip charge if necessary.
I would estimate about 12.5 hours to complete the installation and the complete project would be somewhere around $5,500 done with 3M warranted solvent prints.
Havin' fun,
Checkers
-------------------- a.k.a. Brian Born www.CheckersCustom.com Harrisburg, Pa Work Smart, Play Hard Posts: 3775 | From: Harrisburg, Pa. U.S.A. | Registered: Nov 1998
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""Good judgment comes from experience; and a lot of that comes from bad judgment" - Will Rogers Posts: 3487 | From: Beautiful Newaygo, Michigan | Registered: Mar 2003
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I could be off-base on the price but I just attended a vehicle wrap seminar and the two senior installers from my area (different sign comps) both agreed that besides materials the installation could be about $7 sf. And, it really depended on a survey of the vehicle (could be higher).
-------------------- Denis de Leon Creative Signcrafters 125 Railroad Avenue, suite 4 Hightstown, NJ 08520 Posts: 128 | From: New Jersey | Registered: Jul 2005
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I agree with Dave. I think you'll have the better part of 2 days installing your prints over rivets. I did a similar job recently. Luckily you've got Controltac which is nice to work with.
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