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  1. Exterior mounting of ACM or Maxmetal 6mm product without screws

    We are going to flush mount a 6mm cnc cutout of a 4'x4' crossroads configuration for a client. It has reflective vinyl on it and we don't want to drill holes into the face. What is the best way to mount this outside securely so that it doesn't blow off the building. What hardware would you...
  2. Painting Acrylic on top of cured Marine Spar Varnish

    I know there are "old" posts about this, but, our products and procedures are going through some drastic changes these days with the EPA and other things. Take for example; a routed sign made with cypress, cedar or redwood, properly sealed and clear-coated with 3 coats of Marine Spar Varnish...
  3. HandCrafted HDU sign

    well, here it is. the follow up from an earlier post. using the photo I found on the web, I made this "prototype" model after it. using some 10 year old HDU I have been carrying around for years after I retired, I wanted to hone my skills and this was a good Covid Project for me. he HandCrafted...
  4. Canon iPF81000 for Floor Graphics?

    Hello Hive Mind, I've recently moved to a support role with in a larger company of print shops and I have a shop that is looking to do some floor graphics for in shop use. Normally I'd have no problem, I've done floor graphics on solvent, UV, and latex machines, except that is not what they...
  5. First time PVC user - Can I flat glue small pieces to wood signs/ exterior

    Hi, I make exterior wood signs. I have never worked with PVC and have some exterior grade 1/4”. I was thinking of gluing small pieces (3” wide x 5.7” high) directly to exterior wood/ flat lay. Would this last? I was looking at some different types of exterior glues and figured to check here...
  6. Need Help Best process to remove ghosting on brushed aluminum

    Hello, I am new to the industry as an installer. I have a project which requires me to remove vinyl lettering from an exterior brushed aluminum sign and install new vinyl lettering. I am very confident their will be some ghosting once I remove the existing vinyl lettering. What are my options...
  7. Searching for Polarized Clear Acrylic or Adhesive Film

    Hello, all! We are searching for a solution for glare when viewing exterior clear acrylic. Unfortunately we aren't able to use the P12 or P99 acrylics, beause there needs to be optical clarity all the way through the sign. Does anyone know of a polarized clear acrylic, or perhaps a film or...
  8. Exterior Lighted SIgn Box

    Who is everyone using for the light boxes, exterior? We have been working with a company, their prices seemed to have jumped.. Thanks for the help ;)
  9. Lake Forest Ext. Signage

    Lake Forest Ext. Signage

    MDO, one-shot, vinyl the usual
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