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  1. CNC Routing Lexan/Polycarb

    Is there a smooth way to cut polycarb? Every time we cut it we have tons of vibration and it doesn't hold down to the wasteboard very well.
  2. Painting black on polycarbonate

    I’m looking to do a 14’x5’ polycarbonate backlit sign. The background will be non trans black with printed translucent copy. I’m thinking the best way to do this might be to cut removable stencils then paint the sign, remove the stencils and install the new vinyl in place of the stencils. Any...
  3. Suggestions Polycarbonate

    Hey all, Does anyone digitally print on poly carbonate im looking for a supplier in the UK ideally who can supply rolls of said material we have some in sheets but tbh it isnt receptive to digiprint (supplier has said its not for digi) 50/50 success rate at best. thickness required is 0.125mm...
  4. Plexibend

    Acrylic/Plexiglas Bending Machine

    Proudly manufactured in North America, Plexibend is top-rated Industrial Grade Plexiglas, Lexan, Acrylic, PVC, Cast Sheet, ABS softening and bending machine. Industrial Grade Heavy Duty Strip Heater to heat and bend material (plastic, plexiglas, lexan, acrylic, cash sheet) up to 1/2″ thick...
  5. Question 59"x 94" Yellow Polycard or Acrylic

    I have a local firehouse that wants their 3/16 x 59" x 94" Yellow sign faces replaced. I have tried all of my suppliers and none of them have been able to help me I even tried Sabic but they only sell to wholesalers. Does anybody have any idea where I could find this? Thanks for the help.
  6. Bend acrylic 90 degrees

    I bought White Polycarbonate. I thought I would just be able to place vinyl on it and install the face. It turns out that the sign as 90 degrees bend style monument sign. How do I get translucent substrate with the 90 degree angle on right and left side? Thank you.
  7. Large Panels for Backlit sign

    I have a customer that wants me to redo a backlit street sign. I got the measurements today and the existing frame takes an 8'x6' panel. I'm not sure where to get panels this large. I've contacted my supplier, but I doubt they carry polycarbonate or acrylic this large. Would I be able to use 2 -...
  8. Trim cap problem

    I am remaking a new face to an existing cabinet- I cut the face out of 3/16" polycarbonate. 1" jemlit and welded together with liquid weldon- followed up by medium weld-on. I can't even barely move the completed face without hearing cracks- which is the noise of the jemlite removing from...
  9. Best Polycarbonate for printing directly onto the substrate - HP FB750

    Hello, i am wondering which supplier has the best 3/16 white polycarbonate to print directly onto. I recently installed an Hp FB750 flatbed printer. Also are there any good tips on getting the best adhesion with my specific printer?
  10. Question Best Polycarbonate for printing directly onto the substrate - HP FB750

    Hello, i am wondering which supplier has the best 3/16 white polycarbonate to print directly onto. I recently installed an Hp FB750 flatbed printer. Also are there any good tips on getting the best adhesion with my specific printer?
  11. Best Method to remove yellowish laser cut edge from 1/8 white Polycarbonate?

    I searched google, youtube, and this site and could only find one video that shows the yellow stain left on polycarbonate after it is laser cut. here is a screen grab from that video: my question is what is the best way to remove this yellow stain? I will be using white polycarbonate and don't...
  12. Question Markolon Poly sheet

    Does anyone know if the Markolon SL(SinLife) poly sheet has a vinyl/sun side? I am applying a tranlucent printed vinyl graphic on this and the panels are not marked as I have seen on other type sheets.
  13. Exterior pylon signs: Polycarbonate VS Lexan VS Acrylic....

    Ya know, I've been selling signs for about 4.5 years, and every time I email my supplier, my exact words are "whatever is cheapest" when asking for a quote for a tenant panel or pylon sign... But can anyone give me a definitive answer as to what the MAJOR differences are in Polycarbonate, VS...
  14. Channel Bond & Resin Bond Christmas Special

    From now until Christmas ONLY!.... Channel Bond & Resin Bond - Christmas Special Applications Involving Large Sign Faces & Channel Letters We're offering a bundle Channel Bond & Resin Bond Special. If you're in need of an adhesive to bond polycarbonate to polycarbonate, Plasco Trim Cap (For...
  15. Channel Bond - Bonding Polycarbonate to Polycarbonate, or Trim Cap

    CHANNEL BOND A short video we did on how to use Channel Bond, a one part system instead of an expensive two part system for bonding polycarbonate to polycarbonate, trim cap to polycarbonate, and acrylic to polycarbonate. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXtJYvDLzIs
  16. Polycarbonate Sign Face Installation

    We are soon going to install a 20' X 3' sign face in a lightbox. Box previously had a formed sign and we may have to cut away part of a center upright (Looks to be two light boxes placed adjacent to one another.) Anyway, everyone on the shopping strip has a seamless sign of about 20' or so, so...
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    polycarbonate face

    Polycarbonate face for Sign Box.
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    Polycarbonate

    Polycarbonate face lettering for Sign Box.
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