| Doming dvd and manual | | | | absolute minimum. |
| From Mark Taylor Signs and Graphics | | | | When I first started using this system I messed up so |
| The doming process is not well used, but, marketed | | | | many times and threw away lots of labels. I only wish I |
| effectively it can prove to be a great way to introduce | | | | had this manual and DVD to help me make and save |
| your business to new clients. | | | | money. |
| The resin application is used for vinyl letters and logos, | | | | The doming process |
| printed vinyl labels. This then gives the label or badges | | | | Tools needed |
| a clear domed effect that looks fantastic if correctly | | | | Your sample resin tester pack. |
| applied. | | | | Mini flame gun |
| Markets available: | | | | Leveling tool (small spirit levels are fine) |
| Car dealerships: | | | | Try to stick to these guidelines as your results will be |
| They normally have a company logo already in use | | | | more successful. |
| and can be easily reproduced into a small badge. | | | | You need a flat and level working surface. I use a solid |
| These printed vinyl badges are perfect for doming. | | | | heavy duty pasting or decorating table. |
| Mark Taylor Signs and Graphics are currently supplying | | | | Also your working area needs to be dust free in a |
| all dealerships that sell a range of vehicles from vans | | | | warm environment. This will cut down on contamination |
| and cars in the Cwmbran and Gwent area. | | | | in your finished doming project. |
| Computer dealers: They are always looking for | | | | Your final cut vinyl |
| different ways to promote their business name in front | | | | This must always have a minimum radius of 2mm. |
| of the client. I have produced thousands of these for | | | | Create a rounded corner radius, this will over runs of |
| local pc dealers. They stick the domed labels onto | | | | the resin. The larger radius the better. |
| monitors, the pc cases and keyboards. | | | | Weed away any excess material. |
| Vinyl lettering and logos: | | | | Make sure the vinyl or other material is totally dust free |
| Another great effect is to dome the lettering or logos | | | | and dry. Carry out all of this before you start doming. |
| first then apply to a vehicle or sign giving each letter a | | | | The vinyl must be kept flat, so, use weights or a light |
| remarkable eye catching domed graphic. | | | | spray adhesive. |
| Please make sure this is done only on resin domed | | | | Insert the cartridge into the gun (see the DVD for |
| lettering that has been left to cure for about 3 to 4 | | | | detailed instructions on how to do this). |
| days. | | | | Remove the seal by twisting. |
| The sale value of this increases as not many sign | | | | Apply the mixing needle. |
| writers use this effect to enhance their sign work. | | | | Using your cartridge gun use the trigger to force the |
| Only the other day I was asked to dome some | | | | resin through the needle. |
| lettering for the rear of a van. The client was | | | | You are now ready to dome |
| extremely impressed with the way the light caught | | | | Start to dome your printed or vinyl labels. |
| each letter and how many of his clients commented | | | | Please note that your resin will cure quickly, so, use |
| on it and this lead to more work for him. | | | | your resin wisely and have everything set out in front |
| I then began the process of stripping his main | | | | of you. You will have about 10 minutes before it starts |
| company name in vinyl off the van and then re-cut | | | | to cure. |
| and domed the lettering ready for the following week. | | | | The resin will harden inside the mixer needle. If this |
| This gave me an incentive to use up some of the last | | | | happens just change the needle for a fresh clean one. |
| resin I had left so I made a small sample for a local car | | | | The resin inside the cartridge will remain in liquid form. |
| dealership. I arranged to have a quick chat with Rob at | | | | Apply about 25% of the area with the resin and allow |
| Colley Motors; it was almost as if he wasn’t | | | | to settle. Go to the next label and do the same. |
| listening to a word I was saying. Staring at the domed | | | | Try to keep the tip of the needle controlled and still |
| lettering I had created within a matter of a few | | | | whilst applying the resin. |
| minutes he said “Ok, how much for 100 and | | | | If you need to apply more resin because it has not |
| 500?” He snapped my hand off when I told him the | | | | filled the label area then do so. |
| price. | | | | Take care not to apply too much, as this will overflow |
| I then demonstrated the simple application procedure | | | | and result in a poor finish. |
| to the sales manager. This then lead onto another | | | | Once you have finished doming. |
| conversation on “How can we get more | | | | There will be air bubbles trapped in the resin. Don’t |
| customers in through the door?” Now I’m no | | | | panic. Using your mini flame gun ignite and lightly wave |
| marketing expert but, this guy obviously sees that we | | | | the flame about 5 to 6 inches away from the surface |
| sign writers can possibly have a few other ideas to | | | | of the domed resin surface. The bubbles will rise and |
| increase their profits. | | | | disappear on the surface. |
| I suggested an advertising trailer that they can easily | | | | If you have contaminated resin |
| transport to car parks at busy shopping areas, | | | | This is easy to resolve. Just take a needle and use the |
| farmers fields next to dual carriageways and | | | | eye section of the needle to scoop out any unwanted |
| motorways, local festivals and sports events. | | | | debris or hair. |
| When I designed and quoted the first trailer they | | | | Take to do this within 10 minutes of the resin being |
| agreed that they wanted it twice the size I suggested | | | | applied. |
| and they want to hire the trailer and not buy it. Maybe I | | | | The dome will then return to its original state. |
| will produce another DVD and manual describing | | | | Always keep your doming flat |
| exactly how I did this. | | | | Don’t forget to use weights or a spray adhesive to |
| This then created another monthly income source as | | | | keep labels flat and smooth. |
| well as changing the text and logos on the banners on | | | | Please note that the resin generates its own heat |
| a 3 month basis. | | | | whilst it is curing. This may cause the vinyl sticker to |
| Now on each and every car they sell one of these | | | | contract or expand. Therefore may curl. This why the |
| stickers go straight onto a new and used car. They | | | | use of weights or a light spray adhesive is essential. |
| sell on average 15 cars a week. Easy and regular | | | | Curing the domes |
| money, I charged him £10.00 for each badge domed | | | | This will take anything from 2 to 4 hours, but, within 6 |
| multiply this by 15 cars a week so that’s 60 cars x | | | | hours will be totally dry and cured. |
| £10.00 equaling to a profit of around £560.00 per | | | | Whilst this is drying do not touch or move. Also try to |
| month. How many local car dealers in your area? Do | | | | cover with a sheet of glass or similar to stop the dust |
| the math and I think you will agree that it’s | | | | or any other debris being trapped in the domed resin. |
| profitable and will lead on to a lot more work. | | | | There you have it! With all the other “add on” |
| It’s a “get your foot in the door” type of | | | | businesses we have put together in order for you to |
| business that will easily attach to your existing sign | | | | start your own business and get up and running within |
| work. | | | | days. |
| As a test run look at any old pennies, keys you no | | | | The market for this is huge and together with Mark |
| longer use, sample stickers in vinyl anything that has an | | | | Taylor Signs and Graphics instructional DVD’s and |
| edge and is waterproof. | | | | CD manuals any budding or experienced sign writer, |
| A little practice goes a long way, you make the small | | | | sign maker, graphic designer, home based |
| mistakes with your samples and of course the | | | | entrepreneur can take advantage of all this information |
| information contained in this manual and the | | | | and generate a remarkable income for very little cost. |
| accompanying DVD will keep all mistakes to an | | | | |