First Place

Fabricator

Jim McMichael Signs & Truck Painting

Knoxville, TN

jimmcmichael.com

Designer

Univ. of Tennessee Sports Graphics Dept.

Installers

Darryl Frazier, Randy Booth, Pat Weeks

Client

Univ. of Tennessee Football Program

Materials

Mutoh ValueJet VJ-1624 printer, 3M IJ180Cv3 vinyl and 3M Scotchcal 8170-P50 perforated window graphic film, 3M Scotchcal 8518 Overlaminate, Elite 1600 RFZX laminator, Avery Dennison squeegees.

McMichael Signs helped the Volunteers intimidate Southeastern Conference rivals with this full bus wrap for the school’s football team.

 

Second Place

Fabricator

Absolute Perfection Inc.

Sykesville, MD

vehiclewrapping.com

Designer

James Santmyer

Installers

Jessica Stevens, Justin Shrewsbury, Chris Gonzalez, Don Peart

Client

Dreama Jester / Lula Bus

Materials

HP Latex 360 printer, 3M Scotchcal 8170-P50 perforated window graphic film, 3M Scotchcal 1080 Gloss Black, 3M IJ180Cv3 vinyl; 3M Scotchcal 8518 Gloss, Clear Focus CurvaLam laminates; Seal 54 Base laminator, 3M Bondo squeegees.

Mark Kissling

Mark Kissling is Signs of the Times’ Editor-in-Chief. Contact him at mark.kissling@smartworkmedia.com.

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