20"x30" Plaque on the Left, and 11x17 Classic Mini Board on The Right

Approximate weight (20"x30"): Museum plaque = 7.5lbs, Classic Series = 1.5lbs

Large Board Displayed in the front and smaller one in the trunk

• When you receive your board, please be cautious when opening the box so as not to cut inside. Also if the box is damaged, please make sure the delivery person records that and notify Palmieri Concepts within 24 hours if the contents are damaged.
• The Classic boards are shipped with a protective paper attached to the front surface to protect it and each corner is taped on the back side of the board. On hot days during shipping, the tape can leave a sticky residue on the back of the board. This is not a defect.. If this happens, gently wipe the sticky area with a cloth dampened with rubbing alcohol to remove it.
• For cleaning, USE MINIMUM Water by lightly wetting a soft microfiber towel only and promptly dry. Wipe from the center out to the edge so the towel does not catch the edge of the board and DO NOT not let the water soak into the edge of the board.
• If your board does get wet, wipe dry with a soft microfiber cloth.
• Showboard Covers- When sliding the classic board into the cover, be sure to have the cover on a flat surface and gently slide the board in so you do not catch the corners as it slides in. Do NOT force in.
• The boards are manufactured with a combination of temperature and pressure during the laminating process to provide the highest quality and best looking board possible. Exposing your board to excessive heat can damage it. WARNING- DO NOT store in a hot area, such as inside a closed car, trunk or hot engine bay. Your board COULD be damaged, resulting in the boards warping, or the lamination lifting. Palmieri Concepts is NOT responsible for damaged boards due to heat, moisture, or improper handling.
• When transporting, use the cardboard shipping box it came in, or wrapped in a soft blanket. - For storage always lay on a flat surface or warping could occur.
• We recommend that you secure the board to your easel using Velcro on the back to the easel, or some other method, and weight the legs of the easel down to prevent the wind from blowing it over.
• If you damage the beveled edge of the Museum Plaque board, you can use a wide tip black permanent marker to touch it up.
• The Classic Series board does not need to be framed, however, some clients may want to dress it up with a frame, or even use a frame that is color coordinated to the vehicle. If you do frame it, be sure that there is at least 1/4" gap around all edges to allow for any expansion. DO NOT put any glass, Plexiglas, of other covering over the board. When out in the sun, it will act like a magnifying glass and cause the board to get hot and possibly damaged.
• The Classic boards have a protective waxed paper over the front for protection during shipping and it is taped to the backside. Sometimes during transit (especially on hot summer days), when the tape is removed there is a sticky spot from the adhesive left on the back of the board. It can be wiped away with an "damp" alcohol paper towel with gentle scrubbing.

Please note that these guidelines are not unique to Palmieri Concepts boards, but a common requirements of all boards manufactured by various companies.

Tips on Hanging your Showboards on a wall:

• Museum Plaques: If you are going to hang your plaque on drywall/sheetrock, then we recommend screwing a drywall anchor into the plaster first, then screwing your #8 pan head screw into the anchor. Following that, place one end of the routed slot on the screw and slide your plaque so the screw is in the center of the slot. This way, your plaque lays flat against the wall, as it is meant to be hung.
• Classic Series: Use small mirror hangers with 2 on the bottom, and one on either side. It is also recommended to use a drywall anchor when screwing into drywall/sheetrock.

Show Board Construction

Museum Plaque Show Boards:

The manufacturer we use ARTiPLAQ™, uses a technique that permanently bonds our artwork to a custom-cut, hard, smooth, stable substrate so it will never wrinkle, buckle or warp. They over-laminate the picture with a matte-finish, protective film containing UV filters and absorbers protect the board from harmful UV rays, and from oxygen, moisture and dirt that would otherwise destroy your board over time. There is also keyhole slot in the back for wall mounting and a nice beveled edge to make it stand out. Hang it on a wall or displayed on an easel for that added museum look. The boards are approximately 3/8" thick and weigh 7 pounds. For more information go to http://www.artiplaq.com

Classic Series Show Boards:

This is the same high quality artwork used on our museum plaques, except printed on photo vinyl and mounted on Sintra (a rigid, light weight Plexiglas type board) with a protective UV low gloss satin finish laminated surface. The UV laminate filters and absorbers protect the board from harmful UV rays, and from oxygen, moisture and dirt that would otherwise destroy your board over time.

Notes On Colors and Surface Textures:

1. The colors will appear slightly different between the plaque mounted boards and the classic boards due to the different laminations and textures applied to the surface. If you order both boards, you will see these differences. The same is true for the unfinished/unlaminated photographs and posters. If you look at the classic boards from different angles, you may see what appears to be hazy areas (darker spots on lighter colored backgrounds or lighter spots on darker backgrounds) or a texture. This is due to the UV protection in the laminate (this may not always be noticeable). This is not a defect and is due to how different colors reflect light through the UV coating.

2. Computer Monitors: Different computer monitors may display colors differently. We use all of the industry calibration methods to ensure that your final pictures are the same as what you emailed us. When you view any drafts or prints, your computer display may be different than your final print. Typically this difference is negligible.

3. Note that the protective nature of the UV coating may slightly alter some colors when viewed under different lighting. Some light background colors, such as white and yellow, may appear to have darker areas. As true with all matte finishes light is reflected/absorbed differently so some surface shine is reduced.