Caring for your sign

C-Signs

Thank you for choosing a C-Sign. Following these tips will ensure a long and trouble free life for your sign.

Fitting
  • If your sign was ordered with a bracket it will have been pre-drilled and the fittings supplied.
  • If you did not order a bracket from us you will have to drill holes in your sign to accept fittings. We recommend drilling with a sharp, preferably new bit, in a pillar drill. Always support the underside of the sign with a piece of wood when drilling to provide support on breakthrough and to avoid scratching the sign on the drill table. If you supply your own fittings please ensure they are rust-proof. Follow the drill makers instructions when drilling and observe all appropriate safety precautions.
  • Please fit your sign clear of any overhanging trees etc and where animals cannot easily get at it.
Care and maintenance
  • Your C-SIGN will require very little maintenance, but it will appreciate a wipe over with a warm, damp cloth. Do not allow green mould from trees to develop before wiping over.
  • Do not attempt to use any solvents on your C-Sign. The colours are applied with screen printing ink and will dissolve with many solvents. Stubborn stains on the white parts of the sign can be removed using methylated spirit on a cotton bud. Please follow manufacturers instructions when using methylated spirit or cleaning agents.

Magnetic Signs

  • On receipt of your magnetic sign lay it out on a flat surface in a warm atmosphere before applying to vehicle.
  • Before applying / re-applying to vehicle ensure all dirt and road film is removed from vehicle and sign.
  • When applying to vehicle, ensure sign is wrinkle free and smoothed flat to ensure wind cannot catch under sign. Do not fit sign over ridges or valleys on the vehicle bodywork.
  • Wash the sign and vehicle regularly. Remove sign frequently from newly painted vehicles to ensure even weathering of vehicle paintwork.
  • When cleaning sign take care near small parts of vinyl and do not use a power washer.
  • We do not recommend the use of any cleaning solvents, petrol, acetone, or benzene type products for use on this sign. To clean the sign warm soapy water is normally sufficient. Methylated spirits should effectively remove more difficult marks.
  • Do not allow water to remain under the signs as this may encourage the formation of corrosion if left on the vehicle for prolonged periods.
  • When not in use store the signs flat; do not roll tightly or fold.