Graphics
Spares Bridge
Spares Bridge fills the gaps that only appear once replacement decals, cut vinyl and fitting bits start running low.
Spares that complete store sets
Spares Bridge covers the small but important items that keep a branding job usable after the main install.
Spares Bridge is for the odd missing piece that can stall a refit or leave an old campaign looking patchy. Typical requests include one-off replacement decals, extra cut vinyl for a new pane, and fitting bits when the original install stock has been used up. Branches in busy retail strips, malls, and forecourts often need these top-ups long after the first graphics pack landed.
A clear photo of the existing graphic helps match size, position, and finish before anything is cut. Include the face it must stick to, whether glass, ACM panel, painted board, or another substrate, plus a shot of any faded colour or edge lift. That makes it easier to spot if the spare needs a fresh print match or a simple vinyl recut.
Typical contents of Spares Bridge
Most Spares Bridge requests centre on practical refill items rather than a full new rollout. That can mean a single logo mark for a cracked window panel, replacement price strips, contour-cut decals, application tape, or small fitting components needed to finish an existing set. The point is to restore what is missing without rebuilding the whole package.
Before sending it through the contact form, note the branch name, what item is missing, and whether you need an exact match to current stock. Add one image of the installed piece if it still exists, and mention gloss or matt where that matters. If the spare links to wider branding, cross-check it against Graphics, Shopfronts, or Mark notes so the replacement does not drift from the original set.
- Replacement decals for existing sets
- Cut vinyl matched to current panels
Checks that matter on site
Older shopfronts often carry mixed generations of branding, so a spare must be checked against what is physically on the branch, not only against an old visual. Measure the live panel, note any trimmed edges, and flag if previous installers substituted material during the first fit. Small discrepancies become obvious when one fresh decal sits next to sun-faded vinyl.
Coastal branches can need stronger attention to adhesion because salt and moisture affect prep and long-term hold. Inland sites gather dust quickly, especially around roadside shops and loading areas, so surfaces need proper cleaning before any replacement piece goes down. Power interruptions and trading-hour limits also affect when installers can prep, fit, and test small graphics items.
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Notes to include with spare requests
Use Spares Bridge when a store needs top-up decals, replacement marks or missing pieces to complete an existing graphics set.
Keep a simple record with the job number, branch, item description, quantity, and where each piece fits on site. Add material details where known, such as printed vinyl, solid colour cut vinyl, laminate finish, or fixing type. That note helps the next top-up order stay consistent when another piece goes missing months later.
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