Buying Guide

14. INCORPORATE "BATTENBURG" PATTERN?

Emergency vehicle visual identification can serve two purposes: To identify and give a message; To be so visible that it won’t cause an...

13. HOW TO DETERMINE IF 3M 983 OR REFLEXITE EMS IS BEST FOR MY APPLICATION?

Advantages & disadvantages 3M 983 Diamond Grade versus Reflexite 3M 3900 & 4000 series are NOT recommended for vehicle graphics (for...

12. HOW TO DETERMINE IF MY DEPARTMENT SHOULD RETROFIT CHEVRONS?

EMERGENCY VEHICLE CHEVRONS Is your department still debating whether to upgrade your present apparatus to the new standards? Please...

11. HOW TO UNDERSTAND THE ADVANTAGES OF PRISMATIC OVER “STANDARD” GLASS BEAD SHEETING?

This is a simplified description of each: Standard “Glass bead” reflective sheeting (Style 3M 680) uses glass beads to reflect light. ...

10. HOW TO ORDER PRE-FABRICATED CHEVRON KITS?

Save time in installation and maintain consistent appearance for fleets. It is important to understand the advantages of pre-cuts before...

9. HOW TO ORDER DOT TAPE WITH YOUR LOGO?

It is logical that transporters be allowed to market their own brand or name on the sides of their trailers. Trailer manufacturers take...

8. HOW TO IDENTIFY & MATCH YOUR PRESENT DOT CONSPICUITY TAPE?

There are three North American brands of DOT approved tape (3M, Avery & Reflexite) Wholesale pricing for Truck/Trailer/Bus manufacturers...

7. HOW TO MAXIMIZE SAFETY IN SPECIAL APPLICATIONS WITH PRISMATIC SHEETING?

Prismatic sheeting cost pennies per foot and yet is up to 8X more reflective than the old glass-bead technology. Roll-out trays and...

6. HOW TO MAKE “5 point” DIAMOND CHECKER TREAD PLATE CONFORM TO NFPA & ULC CHEVRON STANDARDS?

Some manufacturers have used anti-skid tread plate (5-star) on upright surfaces requiring chevrons. Nothing is guaranteed to adhere over...

5. HOW TO INSTALL CHEVRONS OVER A ROLL-UP DOOR?

STEPS TO REMOVE EXISTING DECALS Heat the vinyl with a “heat-gun” (don’t overheat the paint!) and scrape with a plastic scraper. Spray...

4. HOW TO IDENTIFY AND MATCH YOUR PRESENT CHEVRON MATERIAL & COLOR?

Comments & suggestions: Glass Bead reflective sheeting is very low in reflective power compared to prismatic sheeting. 3M 3900 or 4000...

3. HOW TO CALCULATE & INSTALL CHEK.R.POINTS?

Calculating CHEK.R.POINTS for ordering 1. Calculate the number of square feet of diamond checker plate that you wish to cover. For...

2. HOW TO CALCULATE AND INSTALL CHEVRONS ON SMOOTH METAL?

To calculate the number of linear feet of 6 inch chevron sheeting: Determine the number of square feet to be covered. (example: 40 sq ft)...

1. HOW TO FOLLOW NFPA-1901 & ULC S515-13 STANDARDS?

Here are some guidelines for rear chevrons on all new apparatus: 50% rear surface covered in inverted “V” alternating 6 inch stripes on a...