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That would be awesome advice if only I could buy directly from 3M, but I'm fairly certain that's not possible.

3M VHB is preferably what I'm looking for, although I'd be open to suggestions for a similar Oratape product. The problem is, VHB tapes don't have the item code on the release liner, so as much as I'd like to just go to the 3M site and search through their VHB products, they have too many...

Matador (Regular)

I'm looking to buy some of the thin VHB tape like the stuff that Gemini uses for interior wall mounted acrylic. The VHB we typically use is 45 mil, and Grimco only carries 45 mil and 40 mil thicknesses. Does anyone know who might carry the thinner stuff? The VHB that Gemini uses appears to be...

Well, personally I don't get Texas' statement at all. I mean that body style is pretty timeless. It looks every bit as modern as most 2018 models rolling off the showroom floor and it's a Honda. The damn thing will literally run FOR. EVER. Nice color. That is 3M 1080, I assume? How well is...

Yeah, this may not suffice then. We don't hand cut contours in anything, so these work perfectly for me. For contour cut coro and magnets, we just outsource.

Personally, I use Craftsman utility knives. The blades are dirt cheap and you can fold the knife and carry it everywhere.

For 24" x 18", we charge $12.00 each for double sided full color in quantity of 50-99 pcs., and $10.00 each for full color in quantity of 100-199 pcs. For 2 color screen printed yard signs, we charge $9.00 each for a quantity of 50-99 and $6.75 each for a quantity of 100-199. Those prices...

Garth Graphic

I completely agree. I'm in Illinois with temperatures ranging from 0-90 F on average, and we have 13 oz. banners lasting easily over 3 years as long as they are mounted to a flat surface. If you're flying them in the wind between two posts, you're lucky to get 3 months out of them, but that...

We love convex HighBond (which I believe is 6 mil) with the ProShield 12 mil laminate. Just make sure your cutter is hefty enough to handle it. The Convex chrome is incredible film as well, although a bit high priced.

So essentially it would seem that you could really use about anything as long as it fits the school's agenda and budget and it's outdoor durable. Thanks for the great replies. Any other opinions?

I would have never considered 10 mil coro for durability but this is good to know. Although we can get 1/8" ACM at about the same price.

Do you have any installation recommendations, and are you referring to mesh or scrim banners? I'm guessing by properly installed you might mean with additional reinforcement around the grommets? Thanks for the info.

I should have specified that they would like these to be long term (5-10 years) and they did specify that they would prefer rigid substrate. They are collecting money from sponsors to cover the cost of the signs, so expense isn't really a concern, either.

I'm just curious what the majority of you would recommend to use for signs that would be mounted to high school ball diamond chain link fences. My first thought was 1/8" ACM panels, but I'm afraid flying balls would dent the crap out of them, but I also tend to think that .080" aluminum sheets...

I like to read Sign Craft and Signs of the Times when I'm on the can.

That should do just fine with any quality vinyl media and laminate. If you're worried about the possibility of delamination, just print oversized and wrap a bit around the edges of the panel and attach to the backside or put some trim cap around it. As far as fading, I find that black ink is...

I had a little free time and decided to work up a nice 9" x 12" decal that can go on a clipboard cover, or a sheet of polystyrene that can be tucked away on your clipboard, or just kept in various locations around the shop. This might be handy for site surveys or when speaking with new customers...

I concur. That's what I did was searched for a better image on Google.