Southern Born and Bred

12/15/17

Here is how I posted it on my page on Facebook:  If these apply to you, or if you've just been here long enough that we've adopted you, they make great stocking stuffers! Measuring 3-1/2" x 8-1/2", they easily stick to windows, tailgates, etc., and may probably out-live your mode of transportation! They're going down hotter than buttered cornbread and pinto beans, so get your order in! Just specify color. $7.00 each or $9.00 if mailing; pay by Paypal.

A Cornhole Tale

12/14/17

Billy B. actually asked me if I could do these for him before we did the rework of the old Coca-Cola sign. He wasn't quite finished with the cornhole boards at the time, so later he picked them up. He was, like most folks, a little hesitate to apply these himself, but I assured him he could do it. He just sent me these pics and I think he did a mighty fine job!

Coca-Cola Rework

12/10/17

Repeat customer Billy B. told me a while back that he had an old Coca-Cola sign and wanted me to see if I could do anything with it. It measured almost 12" x24" and was, as you can see, made from a galvanized sheet of metal. For some odd reason, only the white lettering was peeling off, but was painted over the red background. 

Galvanized sheet metal is a lot like aluminum as far as trying to paint directly on it. Without proper preparation, in time, the paint will peel off.

The first thing I did was brush on a coating of MEK - some wickedly strong solvent and scraped it off with a putty knife. What little paint was left was sanded off by hand, then a coating of white vinegar was applied and allowed to set. This is a mild acid and actually etches the metal, to give it a "tooth" for subsequent coatings of paint to adhere to.

This was rinsed off and then washed with soap and water and allowed to dry.

Two coats of primer were applied and then two coats of top coat. To give it an old look, I decided to sand the sheen off, then buffed it all down and applied the vinyl. We think it turned out pretty good and wouldn't mind having one like it.

Liberty Methodist Part 3

11/28/17

This old sign is now on it's third re-birth, as it stands. I don't know who did the original, but it was hand-painted on a sheet of metal and stood just off the four lane Gordon Terry Parkway. As it states, the church is 1/3 mile down county road 229. I was asked to redo it twenty years or so ago, and at the time, didn't think to take a picture. That was before digital cameras and cell phones had really grabbed on, and all I had was a film camera. And film cost money. I was asked again to replace the panels. The last two are both sides and the frame has since been moved to the south side of the church. They have an electric sign out on the parkway.

Complimentary Tags

11/07/17

With the new signs I decided to make a new tag for my truck, to keep things current.

It also dawned on me to offer an incentive for the patronage we have received this year.

For any graphic job we are chosen to do; be it vehicle graphics, signs, etc., and the total is $100.00 or more, we will design and produce a tag as a compliment for you. Just ask us about it when you place your order. So get 'em rolling in!

New Signs

10/18/17

I have neglected putting these shots up, but we installed these panels back on July 7; here it is October. These are made from MaxMetal and should hold up much longer.

New Website by Wix

10/12/17

We have recently created a new website; looks a lot like this blog site. Please go and check it out at:  https://zillion2one.wixsite.com/website

Let the ordering begin!

Southern Man

7/30/17

Bart N. is a "Southern Man" in that he likes big trucks and the ol' South. He likes the Confederate Navy Jack which is the generally recognized symbol of the South. He also wanted stars in "super duty", so those were added.

Tumblin' Down

7/12/17

John S. was just passing by over the past weekend, while Pam and I were preparing the new signs out front. He was headed to Tennessee and saw us out there, so he decided to check out what we did. He had a couple of tumblers as gifts - one for his son and one for a lady friend. He knew what his son was interested in, but Pam quizzed him on the lady's interests. These are the results.

Alpha Automotive

06/14/17

An automotive shop has opened up down the road and they texted me wanting to replace the old sign. It is two brothers and their dad and one of the brothers stated he liked my logo with the circle "Z", so I designed them one with that in mind. I hope they are pleased.

More Disc Golf

5/29/17

Graphics applied to 10-1/2" x 12-1/4" MaxMetal panels.

Epic Entertainment 2

As promised, here are some pics of the finished trailer. DRay said he has already out-grown this trailer and plans for more.