Graphics on the van. What to do?

[Executivecleaning]

Hello all,

I have decided to finallly get a website and letter my two vans, I was wondering if I should go with traditional name and phone number or come up with something bold and crazy that may make people turn thier heads and wonder what that logo has to do with carpet cleaning. My goal is to portray my company with a long lasting yet very professional image. I would appreciate your help!

Kevin
Executive Cleaning Svc Inc.

 

[joe harper]

Kevin,

Go with a graphic that will catch the WOMAN'S EYE.... :!:

Get their attention..!!!! then sell your service.. :wink:

Althought Lettered vans look professional to the men..!

they are NOT your target ...Women spend the money...

 

[daniel@procarpet]

I agree with Harper. I got a post card a few months back from a cleaning business I have never heard of. The picture was some amatuer slutty looking girl (probably the owners idea of a nice looking woman) with her a** sticking out wearing a short skirt with heels running a vacuum. I laughed. I wish I would have saved it. I never got another post card from that company.

 

[Bruce Humphrey]

Kevin you will get 101 different answers for your question. You can see my wrap is alot different then Joe's wrap but we are probably getting the same results. I was told to go with a basic logo and phone number on my van because that is what would sell, something easy, the problem with that is I have 4 other companies in my area that look the same other then their names on the van. I needed to look different and be noticeable.

 

[joe harper]

I agree with Harper. I got a post card a few months back from a cleaning business I have never heard of. The picture was some amatuer slutty looking girl (probably the owners idea of a nice looking woman) with her a** sticking out wearing a short skirt with heels running a vacuum. I laughed. I wish I would have saved it. I never got another post card from that company.

that was "Brian Roberson"..in DrAg........................ :shock:

 

[joe harper]

Kevin you will get 101 different answers for your question. You can see my wrap is alot different then Joe's wrap but we are probably getting the same results. I was told to go with a basic logo and phone number on my van because that is what would sell, something easy, the problem with that is I have 4 other companies in my area that look the same other then their names on the van. I needed to look different and be noticeable.

NICE WRAP..Bruce...!!!!!

It serves the SAME purpose....The color in you graphic...WILL CATCH THE EYE.... 8)

 

[joeynbgky]

Kevin you will get 101 different answers for your question. You can see my wrap is alot different then Joe's wrap but we are probably getting the same results. I was told to go with a basic logo and phone number on my van because that is what would sell, something easy, the problem with that is I have 4 other companies in my area that look the same other then their names on the van. I needed to look different and be noticeable.

Nice, well atleast you target the gay community as well. I bet they love your rainbow truck

 

[ronbeatty]

Kevin, Nothing wrong with your name. :wink

 

[sweendogg]

Kevin you will get 101 different answers for your question. You can see my wrap is alot 0different then Joe's wrap but we are probably getting the same results. I was told to go with a basic logo and phone number on my van because that is what would sell, something easy, the problem with that is I have 4 other companies in my area that look the same other then their names on the van. I needed to look different and be noticeable.

NICE WRAP..Bruce...!!!!!

It serves the SAME purpose....The color in you graphic...WILL CATCH THE EYE.... 8)

Harper.. does the back of your box truck open up? I never noticed there was no door and it doesn't look like there is a hine door.

 

[Mark Saiger]

Again, different approaches. We decided we needed a complete color change to get away from all the white service vans. Our lettering is even outlined in Black and white to help stick out from a greater distance. I see so many wrapped vans that everything Blends together and you can't see the services provided or the name of the company. Our Red name lettering is also in reflective so it really pops at night.

Mark Saiger

 

[billyeadon]

Wraps rock! Check out Rick Gelinas new commenrcial van over on ICS.

 

[Jim Martin]

I prefer the lettering instead of a wrap..I have a lot of drive ways that are lined with trees on both sides and if I mess up anything I just take it in and get them replaced.......

 

[Chris A]

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Sheesh any chance he's got to show that truck off... :roll:




shiteatinggrin

 

[Executivecleaning]

Thanks for all the help so far. It is nice to talk with other people in the biz and not just marketing people who just want me to spend a ton of money. This has been very helpfull!

 

[Jim Martin]

Sheesh any chance he's got to show that truck off...

and still....... no walk ups................

 

[mirf]

shiteatinggrin All great looking trucks! show them off

 

[Derek]

no need to go after the woman DM, if you are after commercial work.



so what are you after Kevin?

 

[bensurdi]

Here is our new wrap.

 

[GeneMiller]

Ben where is the picture of the actual truck ? That looks like a computer mock-up.

Gene

 

[GeneMiller]

Like this

People stare at and point at my truck in traffic and neighborhoods. It's the picture of the little kid, ( me) that gets the looks. And yes Jim, I get walk-ups, even without the vortex.

Gene

 

[Jim Martin]

Like this

People stare at and point at my truck in traffic and neighborhoods. It's the picture of the little kid, ( me) that gets the looks. And yes Jim, I get walk-ups, even without the vortex.

Gene

very nice....put some wheel simulators on it and dress it up..........

 

[GeneMiller]

I was wondering when someone would call me on that. I don't think that a woman would even notice, although my wife noticed that they had rust on them the other day.

Gene

 

[Executivecleaning]

Thanks for all the pics! There are some pretty sweet looking rigs here. I am now offcially inspired..

 

[joe harper]

Gene,

the simulators would REALLY make the truck POP...

I KNOW ...you take great of your equipment.!!!
The simulators ...make the TRUCK look new & are much easir to clean...

Maybe.....BOB FOSTER...could "Photo-shop"...some simulators on your PIC... :idea:

You could see what Jim & I are saying... :idea: :wink:

 

[alazo1]

Love seeing lettering pics.

Maybe go to a place like dreamstreetgraphic.com. They'll do the van as well as the logo. Give them an idea of what you may want and they'll come up with something. It'll cost a few hours of design time.

They did this one for me. I had an idea and told them to come up with their own. A bit busy but I think it works.

Albert

 

[Carpet Cleaning Fool]

decided not to advertise on this truck. It belongs to the boss and he doesn't like strangers knowing who he is. Especially when he's parked out in front of the bar. 8)

btw, the boss would be me

 

[PTMatt]

Those are some really nice wraps. What are you guys paying for cargo or box van wraps in your area? I would like to do a wrap on our next vehicle but most places in northern Ca want around $2,500 for a cargo van wrap. That seems like a alot of money.

 

[Bruce Humphrey]

Those are some really nice wraps. What are you guys paying for cargo or box van wraps in your area? I would like to do a wrap on our next vehicle but most places in northern Ca want around $2,500 for a cargo van wrap. That seems like a alot of money.

$2300 for the 3/4 wrap and logo on the doors.

 

[Jim Martin]

The lettering on my truck cost just over 1k..that was the entire box...cab doors..wind shield sun visor and a see threw log on the back glass....

I was wondering when someone would call me on that. I don't think that a woman would even notice, although my wife noticed that they had rust on them the other day.

Gene

before.....

after....

makes a huge difference......

 

[daniel@procarpet]

Can I get some simulators for my van?