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Wed May 21, 2008 8:27 pm

thanks guys

Thu May 22, 2008 9:05 am

I just ordered one for my buses. Can't wait to use it on the way to and from "Funfest" next weekend.

For the best long-term use, is it best to store this type of sheet magnet material away from metal (not always on a bus) or is it best to remove and store flat until ready to use again??? What makes them stay magnetic and "stickier" longer?

Bill Bowman

Thu May 22, 2008 11:17 am

j.pickens wrote:
I bought some 1/2" by 1/8" flat round neodymium rare earth magnets and position them around the sign to make it stick better.
Like this:
http://search.ebay.com/neodymium

Or, http://forcefieldmagnets.com/catalog/

I like the 3/8 x 1/16 discs for sticking sheets of stuff to metal surfaces. They're just strong enough to stick well.

Thu May 22, 2008 11:19 am

Are they strong enough to hold an emblem on the front of a bus?

Thu May 22, 2008 11:31 am

lorse wrote: Are they strong enough to hold an emblem on the front of a bus?

It depends upon how many you use!

For an emblem, I would use something a bit stronger, like the 1/2 diameter by 1/4 thick magnets. Four of those would attach an emblem quite securely.

Thu May 22, 2008 11:37 am

BulliBill wrote: For the best long-term use, is it best to store this type of sheet magnet material away from metal (not always on a bus) or is it best to remove and store flat until ready to use again??? What makes them stay magnetic and "stickier" longer?

Magnets like to be stuck to metal. I keep my magnetic signs stuck to the side of my refrigerator when not in use.

Thu May 22, 2008 1:27 pm

I keep mine on the steel shed door , washer&dryer and the water heater.

Wed May 28, 2008 10:38 am

Got mine! Thanks!

Wed May 28, 2008 1:50 pm

Not a Slow Moving Vehicle magnet but I thought I'd share one that I had designed and made up!

Wed May 28, 2008 2:38 pm

I like it! :lol:

Wed May 28, 2008 2:40 pm

Mon Jun 02, 2008 3:53 pm

I just scored mine, thanks Ollie!

Tue Jun 03, 2008 10:44 pm

when is the next batch coming around? in time for classic or octo?

Wed Jun 04, 2008 5:55 am

They are always available.

I have been knocking them out almost daily for the last couple of weeks.

Mags ship 2 days after payment rec'd.

Just pm me your mailing addy for a shipping cost.

-Ollie

Wed Jun 04, 2008 6:17 am

Good to see you are making these for the masses now! I love having mine when my bus was running and know it will come in handy when the "new" bus gets up and running. Keep up the good work Ollie!

Mon Feb 23, 2009 12:02 pm

Did anybody pick one up at OCTO this weekend? The guy only had 6 and I did get one. Problem is it doesn't really stick that well (I didn't try it until I got home). Curious if anybody else has the same lack of magnetism issue, or if I'm doing something wrong.

Mon Feb 23, 2009 12:08 pm

Love mine on my '65

It definately helps on interstate travel, ESPECIALLY at night. This thing reflects FOREVER.

Mon Feb 23, 2009 12:18 pm

BDWannaB wrote: Did anybody pick one up at OCTO this weekend? The guy only had 6 and I did get one. Problem is it doesn't really stick that well (I didn't try it until I got home). Curious if anybody else has the same lack of magnetism issue, or if I'm doing something wrong.
I got mine 1+ year ago and it sticks perfect!
I also love mine.

Mon Feb 23, 2009 12:49 pm

BDWannaB wrote: Did anybody pick one up at OCTO this weekend? The guy only had 6 and I did get one. Problem is it doesn't really stick that well (I didn't try it until I got home). Curious if anybody else has the same lack of magnetism issue, or if I'm doing something wrong.

Mine sticks so well I managed to put a 1" tear in it, where one of the triangles joins! (Totally my fault by the way, I whipped it off in a rush. :oops: ) I've got an og paint bus though. We tried my magnet on a friends recently restored barndoor, and it wouldn't stick at all, due to the filler used in the warped decklid to get it smooth.

Mon Feb 23, 2009 12:52 pm

Perhaps you have some bondo or thick paint issue, or maybe it's just the magnet. Does it stick well on other metal?

Bill Bowman