Roof Sign Instructions and Information
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We supply roof signs, generally magnetic however, many can be fitted with roof bars for cars with full glass roofs. We supply your roof sign, lettered ready for use or blank signs for you to have lettered, should you wish it lettered and ready to go, please see below. Our magnetic vehicle roof signs are suitable for cars and any commercial vehicle and can be used to advertise any business.
Proofs: Having purchased your roof sign you may request, an electronic image showing the layout of your sign provided that we have a valid e-mail address for you. We will only supply proofs on request and only after we have received payment for your order. Please allow up to three clear working days (normally sooner) for a proof to be sent. It should be noted that all items designed by us remain the property of Driver Education Supplies. Your order will not proceed until we have confirmation that you are happy with the proof and any amendments. If you would like a proof please request this in the additional information box at the checkout. If after receiving a proof you do not approve, but choose to cancel all or part of your order, you agree that we may deduct from any refund a nominal sum to cover our time costs in designing, preparing artwork and sending proofs. This sum will be no greater than 50% of the value of the personalised product ordered and no more than €25 excluding VAT. Information and Use Instructions We supply these instructions with our signage products but repeat them here so you always have access to and for the benefit of those wishing to purchase. These instructions are for our Neo-lite magnetic vehicle roof signs Please Note: Neo-Lite signs are fitted with Neodymium rare earth magnets which generate powerful magnetic fields, items such as pacemakers and magnetically stored data (credit cards, computer disks etc) may be adversely affected by strong magnets, always keep them well apart. Roof Sign Sizes Large - Magnetic Roof Sign Dimensions: Base 79 x 27cm (31 x 10") Height 24cm (9.5"). Gloss acrylic finish and long life UV-stability. These signs will NOT fade or yellow with age and can be supplied with illumination. Medium - Magnetic Roof Sign Dimensions: Base 72 x 24cm (29 x 9.5"), Height 23cm (9"). Gloss acrylic finish and long life UV-stability. These signs will NOT fade or yellow with age and can be supplied with illumination. Aero Magnetic Roof Sign Designed to maximize display space and to reduce drag compared with traditional roof signs. The main display area is to the back and sides and the aerodynamic front, allows the sides to be seen from the front of the car. Dimensions: Base 63 x 58cm (25 x 23") Max, Height 23cm (8.5"). Gloss acrylic finish and long life UV-stability. These signs will NOT fade or yellow with age Small Magnetic Roof Signs (Top Hat) For those who don't need a large display area. Also useful when teaching in the client's car. The base is just 26 x 26cm (10.5 x 10.5"), height 24cm (9"). Gloss acrylic finish and long life UV-stability. These signs will NOT fade or yellow with age. This sign has "limited space available" beneath a regulation L-plate which can be personalised Delivery Your roof sign will be wrapped and shipped to the address stated on the order, open the carton carefully and remove any protective padding and recycle plastics and cardboard, special care should be taken when opening the carton / box and without the use of blades or sharp objects, we will not be responsible should you do damage upon opening. Also included you will find care instructions and your receipt. Precautions for Use: Ensure vehicle roof is clean, dry and free of grease, wax polish and ice. The sign should be placed centrally on the roof ensuring that magnets have maximum contact with the surface. Do not exceed the legal speed limit and in adverse weather conditions such as strong winds, ice and heavy snowfall, remove sign from the roof. Do not leave the sign on the vehicle when there is a risk of ice as overnight ice as ice can creep beneath magnets and the sign may raise slightly and lose grip. Positioning: Position the roof sign in the most optimum adherence to the roof, rest the sign on the long edge, placing your hands beneath the sign on the opposite edge and lower gently into position, never try to push or pull from the front sign facings . To Remove: Place hands underneath the long edge, lift and tilt to raise the magnets. DO NOT raise or lower sign from a short edge. To prevent damage to vehicle paintwork when placing or removing the sign, we recommend application of a "clear protective vinyl" (roof film) ... see protective roof film Roof Sign Easy Care: Washing the sign or magnetic door panels periodically with warm soapy water should be sufficient to keep the these clean, providing it is undertaken regularly. To avoid damage to the vinyl, do not use abrasives or pressure wash your sign. |
Raised, Ribbed or Ridged Roofs
Other Raised Roof Styles
Toyota Yaris 2019+ with a Raised, Ridged or Ribbed Roof
Our Large Roof Sign Accommodates the Toyota Yaris 2019 +
Carbon Fibre Roof
The base assembly of our roof signs are fitted with extremely powerful, but light weight magnetic pads
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Getting the Best from Your Roof Sign!!!!
You need a roof sign to ensure the safety of your clients/ learners, essentially you are informing vehicles from behind that a learner driver is ahead and to allow a little time and patience, driving with just an L plate does not enforce that fact!
In addition, a well-designed roof sign is your advertisement and will bring in new business.
Less is best! the less cluttered your sign looks, the better the impact, we advise a maximum number of 3 lines of text and forget about special effects and logos, on average your sign has about 450x190 advertising space. If you want the passengers in a vehicle 3 to 4 or more cars behind or a person standing waiting for a bus, to be able to read and take note of your name and number!!!
While we are happy to accommodate your choice of wording and line spacing, remember that the most important messages to get across is your business name, web presence and contact number. Note that magnetic roof signs are designed to be attached to a uniform ferrous metal surface and will not operate on a panoramic glass roof, you may consider using a roof bar, (talk to us about other possibilities) or metal roof with large creases/ridges. Please ask if unsure of your vehicle's suitability.
Commonsense, should always prevail always when using a roof sign. No manufacturer can give an absolute speed rating for a roof sign, it would be impossible to assess every type of car in every possible position on the car roof and in all weather and vehicle body conditions. What we can tell you is that the signs we supply at Driver Education Supplies have the strongest magnet assembly available in the Irish market.
Like all manufacturers we caution that any roof sign should not be used beyond the maximum speed limit in the Ireland, that is 120 kph and also caution that any roof sign should not be used in extreme winds. Consider what you’re your expecting your roof sign to cope with, if you are driving at 120 kph into a headwind gusting up to 80 kph then you are expecting the sign to cope with a net speed of 200 kph... we would never achieve the speed!
Always Remember Your Responsibilities
The driver is responsible for the vehicle and any load on it so the driver (or instructor teaching a client) is responsible for taking the decision as to whether a roof sign can be safely used for the proposed lesson in the prevailing conditions. Again, common sense is required. You should always ensure you have spare Magnetic L-Plates in your vehicle should you feel that conditions are too severe to risk using their roof sign.
Air resistance increases with the square of speed, so the traditional roof sign becomes a real drag as speed increases and the forces on it are substantial. Air resistance increases with the square of speed, so the traditional Apex roof sign becomes a real drag as your speed increases and the forces on it can be quite substantial.
Consider using one of our aero signs which are designed for reduced drag! Whichever sign you use, keep it in tip-top condition, and regularly check that the base of the roof sign is securely attached to the hood and that the magnet assemblies are secure. Never polish your vehicle too much, especially where the roof sign is being placed, always remove when going through car washes, clean your roof sign with warm soapy water and never use any hard abrasives.
Check out our Pupil Lesson Handouts from Here (Open a New Page)
In addition, a well-designed roof sign is your advertisement and will bring in new business.
Less is best! the less cluttered your sign looks, the better the impact, we advise a maximum number of 3 lines of text and forget about special effects and logos, on average your sign has about 450x190 advertising space. If you want the passengers in a vehicle 3 to 4 or more cars behind or a person standing waiting for a bus, to be able to read and take note of your name and number!!!
While we are happy to accommodate your choice of wording and line spacing, remember that the most important messages to get across is your business name, web presence and contact number. Note that magnetic roof signs are designed to be attached to a uniform ferrous metal surface and will not operate on a panoramic glass roof, you may consider using a roof bar, (talk to us about other possibilities) or metal roof with large creases/ridges. Please ask if unsure of your vehicle's suitability.
Commonsense, should always prevail always when using a roof sign. No manufacturer can give an absolute speed rating for a roof sign, it would be impossible to assess every type of car in every possible position on the car roof and in all weather and vehicle body conditions. What we can tell you is that the signs we supply at Driver Education Supplies have the strongest magnet assembly available in the Irish market.
Like all manufacturers we caution that any roof sign should not be used beyond the maximum speed limit in the Ireland, that is 120 kph and also caution that any roof sign should not be used in extreme winds. Consider what you’re your expecting your roof sign to cope with, if you are driving at 120 kph into a headwind gusting up to 80 kph then you are expecting the sign to cope with a net speed of 200 kph... we would never achieve the speed!
Always Remember Your Responsibilities
The driver is responsible for the vehicle and any load on it so the driver (or instructor teaching a client) is responsible for taking the decision as to whether a roof sign can be safely used for the proposed lesson in the prevailing conditions. Again, common sense is required. You should always ensure you have spare Magnetic L-Plates in your vehicle should you feel that conditions are too severe to risk using their roof sign.
Air resistance increases with the square of speed, so the traditional roof sign becomes a real drag as speed increases and the forces on it are substantial. Air resistance increases with the square of speed, so the traditional Apex roof sign becomes a real drag as your speed increases and the forces on it can be quite substantial.
Consider using one of our aero signs which are designed for reduced drag! Whichever sign you use, keep it in tip-top condition, and regularly check that the base of the roof sign is securely attached to the hood and that the magnet assemblies are secure. Never polish your vehicle too much, especially where the roof sign is being placed, always remove when going through car washes, clean your roof sign with warm soapy water and never use any hard abrasives.
Check out our Pupil Lesson Handouts from Here (Open a New Page)
Apex Roof Signs
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Illuminated Roof Signs
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