Discount Fireworks Part 2: Dune Buggy Wrap and a Party
Posted by Kim Dudley on Fri, Nov 11, 2011 @ 10:52 AM
When I asked Discount Fireworks owner Jack Hughes what made him want to wrap a dune buggy, he explained, "We wanted something to look good for taking on the road when we're open for business during the Fourth of July and for parades." The dune buggy wrap will certainly get attention, not only as a unique vehicle on the road, but also as a bright advertisement for something we all enjoy: fireworks.
Unique wraps always bring the excitement of a new and interesting venture. This one-of-a-kind vehicle required a custom template. Designer Vanessa Bogensberger measured each individual piece the wrap would touch and digitally recreated it. "The trick was to add plenty of bleed to the print so the installers had lots of wiggle room."
"I had to disassemble the dune buggy for installation," installer Bruce Katterfeld said. "I pulled everything apart except the two sides." To apply the graphics, heat was applied to each vinyl panel. "That burns the residues off, all the oils and the powder coat, and makes the vinyl go on easily. It also prevents any problem down the line," he explained.
The dune buggy was wrapped just in time for the annual Discount Fireworks bash. "This was the second year we've gone," Vanessa said, "and Jack can put on a good party. They must have had 200 door prizes - everyone walked out with something." The year-end party is held to show appreciation for employees and give recognition to vendors who contribute significantly to the company. There was food, drinks, games for the children, dancing, and, of course, fireworks! Aside from hundreds of happy adults and children, also in attendance were the dune buggy; the Discount Fireworks 40-foot stand, newly wrapped and outfitted with a variety of fireworks; as well as the Discount Fireworks box truck also wrapped by Signs for Success.
Signs for Success - Custom Wraps and Graphics is located in Spokane, WA and services Spokane Valley, Liberty Lake, Airway Heights, Cheney and Deer Park, pointing coast to coast wherever successful signs are needed.