aluminum

Hi everyone. I have a potential client who runs a tree trimming service. He has a bare aluminum panel truck, and wants very simple lettering on it. I'm old school, so anything I produce will be enamel and brush. How long will 1Shot last on bare aluminum? (I'm in Indiana, no salt air.) I'm...

I've searched the forums and haven't had any luck finding an answer. high quality photos on very thin aluminum seem to be getting popular. It seems to me they could be printed directly to the aluminum with a flatbed printer or possibly dye sub and heat applied and there are probably other...

Hello i have a sign to do for a customer that wants a navy aluminum sign. I can get a white base and other blue bases but im trying figure out what is the best way to do it i.e. Wrap it with navy vehicle wrap or buy the paint for aluminum? Any one done this before? thank you

I'm looking for a dibond-like material that has a clear core instead of a black core. Does this exist? Thank you, Sal

Hi, We wrapped a customers transit completely in avery's brushed aluminum film. He's had it since May and just sent me these pics. When they park it undert rees or just road dust and dirt it gets trapped in the grooves of the material. I'm not sure how often he washes the vehicle or what he is...

What i have is a sign that has been engraved from .25 thick aluminum and i need to set a 2" aluminum return on the back of it, also the mounting system that will mount it to the wall will be 2" aluminum tubing. I NEED to find the worlds strongest aluminum to aluminum epoxy or something of...

Hi all, I have a question about exterior substrate to use. I have to paint the body to match existing trim then a black border. Then need to mount plastic formed letters to substrate.. Finally mount to block wall. Customer requested sign to be about an inch off wall. Discussed 1 inch tubing...

I am trying to quote 100 signs that are made of .080 aluminum that need to be mounted to a brick wall (sings are 20"W x 8"H). Anyone know a way to mount these other than drilling the brick and using anchors? Would something like construction adhesive or Liquid Nails be sufficient in holding...

Some of the most popular sign materials used in the industry today are Aluminum and Acrylic. Customers may ask which material is best to use for their sign, the chart below lists the properties of each of these materials, and cutting solutions for these surfaces. Acrylic vs. Aluminum...

Hey, can anyone explain how to get vinyl, oracle 651, to adhere to a aluminum sign? I have been trying to make a couple of street signs for my kids and every time I go to remove the app tape off the vinyl, it peels off of the sign. I'm very new to this and am learning on the go. Thanks.

I have a customer who is wanting a sign made just like the burgee that can be seen on the yacht in the attached picture. This looks to me like a metal / aluminum sign that was rolled into shape and then painted, but I am not so sure. I am looking for a supplier / vendor who can make such a sign...

I have two 4' x 14' x 4" deep can panels that I need a logo routed out of (logo would be around 4ft - 6ft wide). Anyone know of a company in Southern California that can do this? Thanks in advance!

Hello all, I'm new to the Gerber Routers and am using a Dimension 200 with T-Vac, etc. I'm trying to cut some 0125 Aluminum and I keep snapping bits. I'm using the Gerber lubricant through the compressor system with the small black nozzle/hose aimed directly at the bit to keep it well oiled...

Hi there folks! I want to donate a sign to a kids camp in my area. The sign needs to be approximately 36w x 24h. It is going to hang outdoors on a wooden post (probably telephone pole sized) for the week of the camp. Probably reused next year, but will not need to remain outside through...

Hey Guys, I've looked for better sources for screenprinted aluminum over the years, but it doesn't seem like there are too many good wholesale suppliers of this product. Anybody have any recommendations?

I'm looking for info or a walk through on what I would need to make my own aluminum signs. I found someone who can provide me anodized aluminum and I can cut it to size. What sort of prep do I need to perform on the aluminum and what recommendations do folks have for printers that can perform...

CNC Routed Signage for Pals Carwash in Dalton, GA made with brushed aluminum, SignFoam3, and 1 Shot paint enamels.

CNC Routed Signage for Pals Carwash in Dalton, GA made with brushed aluminum, SignFoam3, and 1 Shot paint enamels.

CNC Routed Signage for Pals Carwash in Dalton, GA made with brushed aluminum, SignFoam3, and 1 Shot paint enamels.