Suggestions 2mm 4'x8' Sheets of translucent boards

[Andrew Hodgson]

Hi, I am looking for a rigid board that is around 2mm thick, 4' W x 8' H sheet, translucent board.

Currently, I am printing graphics on Sihl 3747 Backlit Film and taping it to .020 PETG that has 3mm Milk Plexi behind it that goes into a 1/8" channel and then is backlit (see attached example of the tower and close-up of materials). Instead of printing onto a film, I want to directly print onto a rigid board. I would prefer something that is white-translucent so I do not need to use white ink.

I have a catalog from Orbus, and they have a Translucent PVC that is 22mil thickness, I am wondering where they get that from.

 

[Gino]

Does it or could it have a slight texture ??

 

[Andrew Hodgson]

Does it or could it have a slight texture ??

No, I would like whatever rigid board I use to be smooth.

 

[Gino]

They make a rigid header board which is about .030 or so , but it has a slight texture to prevent glaring. It's good for long gradual bends like you pictured.

 

[Andrew Hodgson]

They make a rigid header board which is about .030 or so, but it has a slight texture to prevent glaring. It's good for long gradual bends like you pictured.

OK, is there a specific name for this product? I would like to check it out. That is thinner than I would like but it may be a good option.

 

[unclebun]

You can buy .118" thick (which is 3mm) sheets of white 7328 Acrylite from Grimco and probably any other sign supplier Print directly on that and then just use a sheet of your clear PETG as a "vandal cover". You'd be replacing the acrylic every time that way. Probably more expensive than what you are doing now.