— Gogi Signs Resources

Sign Buyer Guides and Resources

Practical information for choosing materials, preparing artwork, gathering project details, and planning installation or service.

Inside the Resource Library

01Materials & Substrates

02Artwork & File Preparation

03Project Planning

04Installation & Service

— Start Here

Choose the Resource That Matches Your Question

Each group answers a different part of the sign-buying and production process. Start with the question you are trying to solve.

Choosing what the sign should be made from Materials & Substrates

Compare aluminum, ACM, coroplast, foam board, styrene, Ultraboard, and other materials by weight, rigidity, finish, environment, and typical application.

Best place to start when You are deciding which material fits the job.

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Getting files ready for production Artwork & File Preparation

Understand vector artwork, raster images, file formats, image resolution, fonts, color information, and the files that help production move smoothly.

Best place to start when You are sending logos, layouts, photos, or artwork.

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Getting the project details together Planning Your Sign Project

See which measurements, site photos, quantities, deadlines, location details, and existing-condition information are useful before pricing or production.

Best place to start when You are preparing to request pricing or begin a project.

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Preparing for field work Installation & Service

Review mounting conditions, site access, scheduling, installation preparation, COI requirements, repairs, removals, surveys, and existing-sign information.

Best place to start when You need installation, repair, removal, or site service.

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— Material Library

Sign Materials and Substrate Guides

Different sign materials solve different problems. Weight, rigidity, finish, print surface, weather exposure, mounting method, project term, and budget can all affect the right choice.

Metal

Aluminum

Rigid sheet aluminum used for durable interior and exterior sign panels, parking signs, property signs, and custom fabricated applications.

Composite

Aluminum Composite

Lightweight panels with aluminum faces and a core, commonly used for printed signs, wall-mounted panels, construction signs, and rigid graphics.

Temporary / Lightweight

Coroplast

Corrugated plastic suited to lightweight temporary signage, yard signs, event signs, directional signs, and short-term outdoor projects.

Indoor Display

Foam Board

Lightweight board with a smooth print surface for indoor displays, presentations, event graphics, temporary signs, and mounted prints.

Thin Plastic

Styrene

Thin plastic sheet used for lightweight printed panels, inserts, menu applications, retail graphics, posters, and other flat sign projects.

Rigid Foam Core

Ultraboard

Rigid foam-core board with harder faces for indoor displays, presentation graphics, signs, exhibits, and projects needing more stiffness than basic foam board.

— Quick Comparison

Which Material Should I Start With?

This comparison is a starting point only. Final material selection should match the finished sign, mounting conditions, exposure, size, and project requirements.

Material

Weight

Typical Use

Environment

Aluminum

Moderate

Long-term panels

Indoor / Outdoor

Aluminum Composite

Light

Printed rigid signs

Indoor / Outdoor

Coroplast

Very light

Temporary signs

Indoor / Short-term Outdoor

Foam Board

Very light

Displays / presentations

Indoor

Styrene

Light

Thin panels / inserts

Primarily Indoor

Ultraboard

Light

Rigid displays

Indoor

— Buyer Guides

Resources Beyond Materials

Material choice is only one part of a sign project. Artwork, measurements, mounting conditions, site access, installation, and future service can affect production just as much as the substrate.

Artwork Guidelines

How to prepare logos, vector files, raster images, fonts, color information, and production artwork.

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Sign Material Guide

How aluminum, ACM, PVC, acrylic, coroplast, foam board, styrene, and other materials differ.

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Site Survey Checklist

Measurements, mounting surfaces, access, electrical conditions, viewing distance, and existing-site information.

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Installation Preparation

What to know about access, mounting conditions, scheduling, COI requirements, and site readiness.

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Sign Repair & Existing Signs

What photos and information help when requesting repair, replacement, removal, or matching an existing sign.

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— Before You Request Pricing

Information That Helps Us Understand the Project

Project Location
City, property, storefront, office, building, event venue, or vehicle information.
Approximate Size
Sign dimensions, available wall or window area, vehicle type, or rough measurements.
Photos
Wide site photos, close-ups of mounting areas, existing signs, walls, windows, vehicles, or electrical conditions.
Quantity
One sign, a set, multiple locations, fleet units, tenant signs, or repeat pieces.
Installation Needs
Whether installation, removal, repair, survey, access equipment, or scheduling support may be needed.
Target Date
Opening date, event date, construction schedule, move-in date, or other project deadline if known.

— Artwork & Files

Useful Files to Send With a Sign Project

Send the best files you have. Our team can review whether the artwork is ready for production or whether changes are needed before the sign is made.

Vector logo files are generally preferred for cut lettering, dimensional signs, vinyl graphics, and projects that need artwork to scale cleanly. Raster files should be large enough for the finished production size.

— Need Project-Specific Help?

Send Us What You Have

You do not need to solve every material, artwork, mounting, or installation question before contacting us. Share the project location, what you need the sign to do, and any files or photos you already have.