Applying digi print to MDO

[JoySigns]

Ok, I feel silly having to ask this but...can I apply a digital print to primed MDO or must it be painted first?

 

[CS-SignSupply-TT]

I am afraid the porous nature of the MDO will lead to a poor adhesion with the ABV. You really should paint, then apply.

 

[Gino]

I think just about everybody does it straight onto the primed board. In a pinch, so have we. However, for the best adhesion, you should have at least one good top coat.... if not two.

Primer is a very porous medium. Most vinyls stick best when applied to a non-porous substrate.


You do the math.

 

[BPI Color]

Don't gamble. Prime and seal the edges. Or spend the extra for painted-sealed MDO.

 

[MikePro]

priming seals it enough for me! for an extra 15bux I can order my sheets painted rather than just primed, but I've never had an issue.

 

[k.a.s.]

I agree with Gino, I always paint the board just like I would if I were going to apply cut vinyl letters.

Kevin

 

[ChicagoGraphics]

I only buy prepainted mdo now. I use to mount digital prints onto primed mdo all the time till a customer told me he saw his sign and it was a blank, the print just fell off. I learned my lesson, pay the xrta few dollars and get the painted mdo or paint it yourself.

 

[Baz]

At least one top coat for good adhesion and longevity. I paint all my boards in-house. Don't trust the pre-painted stuff. I had to many bad experiences a few years back to ever trust it again.

 

[weaselboogie]

As far as Paint finish after your prime, the print would adhere more to a gloss finish than that of a satin/matte.