[Shop-talk] Magnetic signs.

[David Scheidt]

On Sat, May 16, 2009 at 5:57 PM, David Hillman
<hillman at planet-torque.com> wrote:
> On Sat, 16 May 2009, Mr. Bill wrote:
>>
>> A computer challenged friend of mine would like to put magnetic business
>> signs on the doors of his new pickup. B He's afraid of damaging the
>> finish/paint. B Do any of you have any experience with those? B Or
>> perhaps, any precautions he might take first.
>
> B  The magnet itself won't do any harm. B If you slide it across the paint
> while taking off, or trying to get it straight, then you might leave some
> scratches. B A good coat of wax first is not a bad idea. B If he's
> super-paranoid, he could get someone to make him static-cling vinyl,
> instead.

And don't forget to take them off before you go through the car wash!
The guy who serviced ours had the entire inside of his service van
covered in magnetic ribbons and signs.
One thing that we used to with our magnetic tow lights was put clear
packing tape over the magnets.  That way, when they got covered in
magnetic grit, you could peel off the tape, and put new on.  may not
need to do that with sign magnets (they're not nearly as strong, and
easier to clean.  )


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David Scheidt
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