You’ve decided that you want to add some graphics to your vehicle or boat.  What are some options available to you to give it that new, or updated, look? It really depends on what you’re trying to accomplish with your project as well as the type of vehicle or boat that you are trying to enhance.   Are you trying to come up with an unique look?  Or, are you trying to restore the vehicle to its original look? Here, we’ll explore the differences between using custom graphics package and an original manufacturer’s kit. Manufactured graphics kits are usually cheaper than doing custom graphics; however, they are not always as easy to find.  Sometimes they are discontinued or extremely expensive because they so rare.  Other times, they’re easy to find and can be the easiest route to take. Another reason you might consider using an original manufacturer’s graphics kit is when the vehicle has been in an accident or affected by some force of nature (such as a hail storm), and just a portion of the vehicle’s graphics needs to be replaced.  By using the manufacturer’s kit, you can just replace the graphics in the affected area and guarantee that the new graphics will match the existing pieces. A third reason that these kits are also useful is if you are restoring your vehicle or boat to its original look, such as fully restoring a classic vehicle.  By using the manufacturer’s kit, you are adding value to the vehicle or boat by restoring it to its original condition. Custom kits, however, are usually a little more costly due to the design work involved.  But, if you are looking for a unique, one-of-a-kind look, this is the way to go.  Your vehicle or boat will have a look that no one else’s has. Sometimes, even though you’d like to use a manufacturer’s kit, it might be impossible to find an original graphic due to it being discontinued or just no longer available.   In these instances, you will have to resort to a custom piece.   In doing this, it might be possible to match it to the original graphic, but it won’t be 100% the same.  However, it can be designed in such a way that no one will know the difference. Both custom graphics and original manufactured graphics kits add a great look to any vehicle or boat.  The key factors to determining which approach to take are: how you want your project to look, as well as the size of your budget for the project.   Your sign company can best advise you on which approach will work best for you.