To Wrap or not to Wrap?

[ID10t]

Hello,

Is a van wrap a waste of money if you are a O/O in a large metropolitan area? (Little chance of brand recognition)

Or is a a sound investment contributing to the dog and pony show we put on? Floorprotection, corner guards, uniform etc...

Or do I want a wrap for myself and my ego?

 

[Mikey P]

" Elmer what's that van doing in Mary's driveway?"

Or..


"Oh look Elmer, Mary is getting her carpet cleaned, go get a card.."

$1300 for vinyl.

$400 job average.

No brainer.

 

[ID10t]

I follow that logic and it makes sense.

 

[ruff]

1. Wrap as opposed to vinyl lettering?
2. Or some sort of advertisement, brand etc.

Most wraps are too busy and the important information is drowned by the "noise" of beautiful pictures, ocean scenes, crawling babies etc.
A wrap can be done well, most aren't and a well designed lettering will do as well for substantially less $$.

As per having one- Worth every penny. Will pay for itself in a short time. And since it represents your company, make sure it is done well.

 

[hogjowl]

 

[Bob Pruitt]

I spent $600. on my van. Second call from a person who told us they saw our van when they were driving... this one is a one thousand dollar job. My 3rd week in business.

 

[Mikey P]

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Good gawd..

Let me help you with that..

 

[BIG WOOD]

Hello,

Is a van wrap a waste of money if you are a O/O in a large metropolitan area? (Little chance of brand recognition)

Or is a a sound investment contributing to the dog and pony show we put on? Floorprotection, corner guards, uniform etc...

Or do I want a wrap for myself and my ego?

It depends if you want to impress your fellow carpet cleaners on the forums, or be smart in your business and put the money in other places where it belongs

 

[Nate The Great]

It depends if you want to impress your fellow carpet cleaners on the forums, or be smart in your business and put the money in other places where it belongs

Like a trailer?

 

[ruff]

My first vinyl lettering, I was debating if it is worth it or not.
The day it was installed and on the way home, I stopped at a gas station. A lady came out of her car and asked for my business card. The vinyl cost $700.00 the job was over a thousand.

That kind of ended the debate for me.

With Matt???
Touch Wood, that debate may take a lot longer

 

[BIG WOOD]

Like a trailer?

You'd be surprised how many goofballs like me are on the road

 

[cleanking]

Spot graphics are the way to go over a full wrap IMO. Typically it will get a clearer message across and will be much cheaper...unless you're van is old, beat up, and rusting out then maybe you do need the wrap to cover that crap up.

The "dog and pony show" items are non-negotiable, if you're not already doing that stop what you're doing and place some orders (pro-tect runners, seal-a-door, duk guards, etc.)

As with most things in this industry, you need both.

 

[Chris A]

I had a wrap on my van for 5 years, when we went to 2 trucks I took the wrap off and lettered both. I never saw enough of a benefit to justify the expenses

 

[ID10t]

The non negotiable items serve a purpose. The dog and pony show includes them and me showcasing them in a sutle way. I'm the pony...

 

[ID10t]

The non negotiable items serve a purpose. The dog and pony show includes them and me showcasing them in a sutle way. I'm the pony.

 

[Cleanworks]

A whole vehicle wrap is not always necessary, lettering can do the same thing at a lower cost. Main thing to advertise is your primary business, phone number and url. People don't read all the other crap.

 

[hogjowl]

Apparently, people around here like my wrap, and I know it's attracted attention. When I can raise another 3000 dollars I'll get Brady's van wrapped so we'll match.

Or ... I might wait. I'll be selling #1 sometime this year and buying a new one. I may wait and get both Brady's and the new van lettered instead.

 

[Desk Jockey]

You'd be surprised how many goofballs like me are on the road

I was at my distributor last week and he was installing a brand new Prochem Apex in a Wells Cargo trailer.

He said the guy had 60 apartments to do over Memorial weekend. Man, what waste of machinery.

Splash and dash apartments go for $55.00 around here.

 

[Chris A]

Or ... I might wait. I'll be selling #1 sometime this year and buying a new one.

Why didn't you just buy it?

 

[hogjowl]

Why didn't you just buy it?

That's number 2 that I just bought.
#1 is coming up on 2 years old.

 

[Chris A]

So why sell at 2 years old?

 

[Old Coastie]

As the forum's ugly duckling, I am repainting my old piggy and then getting it lettered.

No wrap.

 

[Nate The Great]

As the forum's ugly duckling, I am repainting my old piggy and then getting it lettered.

No wrap.

That's an understatement....

She's that one big ugly broad who's the best head giver and wild in bed but don't want your friends to know she's rocking your world.... Your van is more a long those lines...

 

[Old Coastie]

Count yourself my beer buddy if and when..

 

[hogjowl]

So why sell at 2 years old?

Because it's 2 years old

 

[Mikey P]

Because it's 2 years old

are you related to Matt or is it just the water down there?

 

[Russ T.]

Because it's 2 years old

You're sure paying a premium to use a van for only the first 2 years of its life.

But I bet you're smart enough to have figured that out.

So, why??

 

[Mikey P]

 

[Mark Saiger]

Nope...don't waste your money on a wrap....

Plain old white vans seem to more popular.....

I like seeing plain old white vans....or white vans with small letters.....

 

[jcooper]

Apparently, people around here like my wrap, and I know it's attracted attention. When I can raise another 3000 dollars I'll get Brady's van wrapped so we'll match.
Or ... I might wait. I'll be selling #1 sometime this year and buying a new one. I may wait and get both Brady's and the new van lettered instead.

Did you break it?