Full-Service Sign Shop & Auto Art


Vinyl, Hand-Painted & Sandblasted Signs | Pinstriping for Vehicles | 38 Years in Lafayette, IN

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No Sign too small or too large

Klim Signs & Auto Art has over 38 years of experience crafting custom signs and auto art for clients in Lafayette, IN. Our full-service sign shop provides board signs, sandblasted cedar signs, hand-painted designs on plastic, aluminum, wood, and more. We also work with vinyl, and even gold leaf! From real estate yard signage to large-scale building signage, there is no job too big or too small for us! Get in touch to learn more.

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Have Brush, Will Travel

At Klim Signs & Auto Art, we do a lot more than just business signs - we also do vehicle graphics, decals, magnetics, license tags, monograms, interior signs, window lettering, and more ….basically, you name it, and we can do it! We'll even travel to you to provide our custom hand-painted sign & auto art services. Get a quote on your project today!

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meet the owner:

What's Important to Klim

Ken Klim of Klim Signs and Auto Art in Lafayette is a self-taught artist with an architectural design background. His business has been published in the Signs of the Times magazine and miscellaneous newspaper articles.


Klim says, "My customers are first and foremost and I always complete projects in a timely manner with quality assured. Last but not least, I pride myself in experience, timeliness, quality and originality, which sets us apart from the competition."

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Custom Services at Klim Signs

Custom Signs for your business

At Klim Signs, we use the latest technology and highest quality products to produce custom signs for your business. We can make the perfect signs to advertise your products or to inform your customers, while keeping the image of your company in mind. Klim Signs can make any type of custom sign for your business including: ad specialty items, banners, box signs, channel letters, custom graphics, custom logos, digital graphics, signs, directory signs, individual letters, and more.

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We Create Signs With A Multitude of Uses!

The signage we create at Klim Signs can be used for your business store front, as a self-hanging sign in front of your business, or we can do a sign that mounts directly to the building you occupy. We also create lawn signs, sidewalk signs, and wood signs, each with their own special functionality and aesthetic. To get an estimate on the kind of sign you are looking for, simply give us a call and we'd be more than happy to help!

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Gallery of Signs

Hand-Painted Auto Pinstriping

Auto pinstriping is the process of adding fine lines of paint to a vehicle's body in order to create a unique and customized look. Pinstriping can be done by hand or with a machine, but many people prefer the look of hand-painted pinstripes, which is why they choose Klim Signs & Auto Art. We have the experience to create clean designs that accentuate your vehicle's shape and form, making it a true work of art. Call for more details!

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Ken Klim's

pinstriping achievements:

Ken Klim, of Klim Signs and Auto Art in Lafayette, has been entered into the Pinstriper's Hall of Fame by Andrew Mack & Son Brush Co. of Jonesville, Michigan.

Klim's pinstriping art has been combined with other pinstriping artists at the main office of Mack Brush Co. and is included on the company's website, www.mackbrush.com

Auto Art for your business

Auto art is a great way to promote your business when you are on the go. We can hand-paint signage and artwork onto your company's vehicles, making them eye-catching and attention-grabbing. This is an excellent way to advertise your business, especially if you are always on the move. Potential customers will be sure to remember your business name and logo when they see it hand-painted on a vehicle. So, if you're looking for a way to advertise your business, consider hiring Klim Signs & Auto Art for hand-painted art and signage for your business.

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Hand-Painted Crafts

We love to dress up hot rods with pinstriping, but Ken can also do hand portraits of just about anything you can think of. Ken Klim is one of the best hand painters in the country, made evident by his beautiful body of work. Stop in any time to see all of Ken's paintings on display at Klim Signs & Auto Art, or bring by whatever item you have that you want to have painted!

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Gallery of paintings

"Ken did custom pin striping on my Corvette based off of one of my tattoos.  To say that I love it is an understatement!  Also, his pricing is fantastic!"


Stephanie E.

"Ken was easy to work with, understood what I was looking for, and delivered a beautiful, quality job... Ken’s fantastic customer service saw the job through to perfection. Thanks again for an incredible job completed for my company."


Jeromy S.

"Trust Ken for all your signage needs. He also did an awesome job on the custom paint on my Harley Ultra Classic Limited!"


Earl M.

Frequently Asked Questions

Have a question about our services? We're here to help.

  • Can you tell me more about Klim Signs & Auto Art?

    At Klim Signs & Auto Art, located in Lafayette, IN, we specialize in signs! Our sign shop does vinyl, hand-painted, and sandblasted signs. Our signs can be used on company cars, store fronts, and more. Our sign shop also does pinstriping on vehicles.


    The signs made at our sign shop can be used for your store front, as self-hanging signs in front of your business, or we can do a sign that mounts directly to the building you occupy. Our sign shop also makes lawn signs, sidewalk signs, and wood signs. There is no job to big or small for Klim Signs!


    We love to dress up hot rods with pinstriping! But we also do hand portraits of anything you can think of. Ken is one of the best hand painters in the country. Come by our sign shop to see our display.

  • What are your business hours?

    Our shop is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM-3:00 PM. We are closed on Saturday and Sunday. Come by and see what we can do!

  • What's the best way to contact you?

    You can call us at (765) 448-6800 or send us an email at wildmanklk@yahoo.com.  You can also send us a message through the contact forms found on this site. Whichever way you choose, we'd be happy to discuss your project with you and provide you with an estimate. Thanks for choosing Klim Signs & Auto Art!

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