# Gilson Signs > Family-run sign shop in Santee, California (San Diego County), in business since 1981. Vehicle lettering and logos, RV graphics, banners, channel lettering, light boxes, storefront and exterior signs, door and window lettering, and magnetic door signs. Owner: Randy Gilson. ## Contact - Phone: (619) 440-2231 (the best way to reach Randy) - Email: randy [at] gilsonsigns [dot] com - Address: 10020 Prospect Ave., Suite B9, Santee, CA 92071, USA - Hours: Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm, Saturday 9 am to 12 pm, closed Sunday - Service area: Santee, San Diego and all of San Diego County, including El Cajon, La Mesa, Lakeside, Poway, Escondido, Chula Vista, Alpine, Ramona and Spring Valley - Website: https://gilsonsigns.com/ - Map: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17450446745606035063 ## Services - Vehicle lettering and logos: Trucks, vans, cars, trailers, RVs and equipment. Cut, printed and installed so it lasts. - RV graphics: Removal and replacement of aftermarket graphic decals and striping. - Banners: Job-site, fence, storefront and grand-opening banners. - Channel lettering: Installation of lettering and light boxes on interior and exterior walls. - Light boxes: Lighted sign boxes for storefronts and walls, installed. - Signs and window lettering: Storefront signs, exterior sign panels, door and window lettering, installed. - Magnetic door signs: Removable magnetic signs for vehicle doors. ## Areas we serve Santee, El Cajon, La Mesa, Lakeside, San Diego, Poway, Escondido, North County, Chula Vista, South Bay, Alpine, Ramona and Spring Valley: all of San Diego County. Our home shop is on Prospect Avenue in Santee, where we design, cut and install vehicle lettering, truck logos, banners and storefront signs. Gilson Signs started in El Cajon in 1981 as West Coast Auto Striping, and pinstriping, door lettering and work truck logos are still a big part of what we do. In La Mesa we add window lettering, storefront signs and light boxes to local shops, restaurants and offices. Lakeside customers count on us for truck and trailer lettering, USDOT and CA numbers, and banners for ranches and local events. Across San Diego we install channel letters, exterior signs and van logos, and in Poway we handle contractor truck lettering, magnetic door signs and job-site banners. In Escondido and North County we do van and truck logos, RV graphics and striping. Chula Vista and the South Bay get storefront signs, grand-opening banners and lettering for work vehicles, and in Alpine, Ramona and Spring Valley we take care of RV graphics, striping, trailer lettering and event banners. ## How quotes work Call Randy first so he knows what you need. Then email photos, details and any art files. Randy creates up to 3 digital samples to choose from, and you can mix and match from them until it is exactly what you want, within your price range. Prices are not listed online because every job is different. ## History Randy Gilson started West Coast Auto Striping in El Cajon in 1981, first serving car lots and paint shops. He moved to Santee and became Gilson Signs in 2000 to serve customers in every industry, plus personal signage. Customers rate the shop 5 stars on Yelp. ## FAQ ### How do I get a quote? Call Randy at (619) 440-2231. That is the fastest way. If you would rather email, tap Email on this page and send your photos and details. ### What should I send for vehicle lettering? A side and rear vehicle pic (no slant or angled photos of the vehicle, please), the measurement width of the front door, tailgate, trunk or rear door, and any artwork images, logos, wording or colors you prefer. ### Will I see a design before you make it? Yes. Once Randy has your details and art files, he creates up to 3 digital samples. You can mix and match from them until it is exactly what you want, within your price range. ### What does Gilson Signs make and install? Vehicle lettering and logos, RV graphics, banners, channel lettering, light boxes, storefront signage, interior and exterior signs, door and window lettering and logos, and magnetic door panel signs. ### Where is the shop and what areas do you serve? The shop is at 10020 Prospect Ave., Suite B9, Santee, CA 92071. We serve Santee and all of San Diego County. ### What are your hours? Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm, Saturday 9 am to 12 pm, closed Sunday. ### How long has Gilson Signs been in business? Since 1981. Randy started West Coast Auto Striping in El Cajon, serving car lots and paint shops, then moved to Santee and became Gilson Signs in 2000 to serve several types of customer and business signage needs. ## Links - https://www.facebook.com/GilsonSigns - https://www.instagram.com/gilsonsigns/ - https://www.pinterest.com/gilsonsigns/ - https://www.yelp.com/biz/gilson-signs-santee - https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17450446745606035063 ## Policies - Privacy Policy: https://gilsonsigns.com/privacy-policy.html - Terms and Conditions: https://gilsonsigns.com/terms.html - Sitemap: https://gilsonsigns.com/sitemap.html