Image quality is part art, part science. Generally, low resolution website pictures look terrible on signs. Web pages need to load quickly, so people visiting a page don't leave the organization's website. If high definition pictures are on the page, the page will load slowly. Thus, nearly every internet picture you find on a storefront or news page is low definition. It might look good at 2' x 2', but will look terrible at 12' tall. Before uploading a picture, zoom in. Is it grainy? Does the edge look crisp? If not sure, email us the image, let us know how big you want it, and we will let you know if it will look good enough to be persuasive. Sometimes, for a small fee, we can use commercial software to improve the quality. Files that are 100 kilobytes (kb) or less, even up to 1000 kb, are often too low quality to use on all but the smallest signs or decals.

Google Images has the ability to display only high definition pictures- play with the settings. However, that does not mean you are legally allowed to use the image. Make sure before you use it. Often, people are honored to have someone use their picture, and say yes, if you ask nicely.

Modern camera phones take excellent images if you choose the highest quality setting. Likewise, tablets can take great pictures, usable for signage products.

Good Guys Signs stands behind the quality of the products we make. From ink to substrate, vinyl to foam, t-shirts to standees, we use premium products so you get the best finished product. Un-laminated decals are guaranteed for 6 months outdoors, 1 year indoors. Laminated decals are at least double both times. Corrugated plastic is warranted for 1 year outdoors, and often lasts 2 years plus. Foam board signs are meant to be displayed indoors, and are guaranteed to last at least 3 months. T-shirts can be washed a minimum of 20 times. By using name brand inks, vinyls, and substrates only (3M, HP, Epson, POP Plus, Oracal, Palight PVC, Magnum Brand magnetics, etc), you can buy with confidence knowing we stand behind your purchase every single time. Professionals use premium materials. We are professionals.

Available Colors for printing depends upon the printing method you choose. Silk Screen signs and decals have standard colors that do not incur any additional fees. If you desire a specific silk screen color, called a PMS color, we advise you call in to discuss your job. We have color matching experts. There will be an additional charge, to hand mix ink colors, for this service. This is the only way to guarantee Brand Guidelines and Specific colors are achieved. If the product you choose is digitally printed, we can likewise print with calibrated equipment to achieve specific CMYK values. Again, a phone call is recommended.

We recommend using only warm water on a clean rag to gently wipe the printed surface. You should avoid using any harsh chemicals or cleaners as they will likely damage or remove the ink from the surface of the plastic. On the back side only, you can use denatured alcohol or other cleaners to remove any dirt, smudges or build-up.

Since these are meant to be used inside only, you can expect to get many years out of this product as long as it is not exposed to direct sunlight at all times. Over time, the sun’s UV rays will begin to fade the print.

It is best to leave your stand-up in a cool, dry place, preferably not in direct sunlight. Sun exposure will fade the print over time. We recommend keeping the stand-up unfolded when not in use. This prevents unnecessary creasing at the fold. On all of our stand-ups, the easel can be folded down and the stand-up can be stored flat in the horizontal or vertical position. Just be sure the stand-up is properly supported if it placed against a wall or laid on the ground, otherwise it could develop a bend or become bowed.

The largest size you can order on our website is 95” tall and up to 47” wide. We have the ability to make larger stand-ups from multiple sheets of material, so please feel free to contact us and we will do our best to accommodate your custom request.

Our Life Size Stand Ups and Cheer Ups are printed with UV cured inks on white-faced corrugated cardboard. We use a CNC router to cut your print to the desired shape. After being cut, we score the sheet horizontally to allow it to be folded for easy shipping and transport. We then apply an easel to the back side so it can stand up on its own. The easel is attached with double-sided tape. Material upgrades are available.

Our default, affordable option is made from white-faced cardboard that is 1/8“ thick and the back side is brown. This option is recommended for single use occasions or when the stand-up is strictly for display and won’t be moved or touched. If you upgrade to our coro option, it is made from the same lightweight, durable material as our yard signs, 4mm (3/16”) corrugated plastic which is 50% thicker. It is constructed just like our basic cardboard, but it is made from an outdoor durable plastic instead of brown paperboard.

This is the trickiest part of getting your signs or decals to look great. Starting with the highest definition image is the best way to end with something that look fantastic. Our culture is used to high def, so when we see something that is fuzzy, we often associate it with low quality. Our best recommendations to start with high definition imagery:

1) Use a premium service like Shutterstock.com to purchase a high definition image, then upload it to us. Services like Shutterstock.com have royalty free, images that are often only $10. You can upload it to our design software and add elements to it to complete your signs.

2) We subscribe to "Freepik.com", with a premium account. If you see an image at the Freeepik.com website that you would like to use, you can email us the photo name and/or number, and we will email it to you for use in your sign.

Ideally, logos will be uploaded as an EPS of SVG file. This allows precise color instructions, sharp line work, a perfect logo. Most businesses have their logo's saved as a vector file (.eps, .ai, .svg). This is the way to upload files to get a precise result.

Available Colors for printing depends upon the printing method you choose. Silk Screen signs and decals have standard colors that do not incur any additional fees. If you desire a specific silk screen color, called a PMS color, we advise you call in to discuss your job. We have color matching experts. There will be an additional charge, to hand mix ink colors, for this service. This is the only way to guarantee Brand Guidelines and Specific colors are achieved. If the product you choose is digitally printed, we can likewise print with calibrated equipment to achieve specific CMYK values. Again, a phone call is recommended.

Good Guys Signs employs many graphics artists. Like any artisan, some are great at composition, some have more illustration skills, and some focus on commercial design. We bill for this service to the minute, so it's fair to both you and us. Hint: It is helpful to be able to communicate graphically with an artist before they begin billable work for you. If you were to go to Google Images and find the type of lettering, coloring, pictures or art you like, they will be able to deduce quite a bit from the emailed files you send them. You might not be able to explain why you like some text, but they will instantly know you prefer your text to have a bevel with an inner glow, for example. This saves you money and frustration. Call if you would like to know more.