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[mameighan]

Have been asked to replace a lighted sign facell 4x6.

What substrates are available from grimco that I can use?

I see acrylic but I don't see lexan or polycarbonate that I hear a lot of you sign guys recommend. Unless they are under a different name.

Any suggestions?

I get free delivery from grimco so it helps a lot on these big sheets

 

[Gino]

At that size, you can probably get away with 3/16" acrylic or modified acrylic.

 

[mameighan]

Thanks. Do you know if I have other choices available from grimco? I am.just not sure what works in light boxes and the site doesn't give much info about the substrates

 

[Gino]

We really don't deal with Grimco, so I don't know their possibilities. 3/16" white acrylic is really all ya need and if they have it..... you're ready to rock 'n roll

You can use many other things like flex faces or something new I just received in my e-mail of pan-flex face. It all depends on how well versed you are and how much you want to put into this..... or how much your customer wants to put into it.

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[mameighan]

Thanks. Do you know if I have other choices available from grimco? I am.just not sure what works in light boxes and the site doesn't give much info about the substrates

 

[mameighan]

Sorry something happens with my replies and they went in twice and at the wrong time.

Grimco carries two white products at .177 " thick so I am assuming that is a standard.

Not sure what the difference is in the white 2447 and 7328 but I will look into it.

Thanks

 

[bannertime]

.177 is close enough to 3/16.

You may be able to find a plastics supplier in your area. They may be able to get you a good price on a sheet already cut to size too.

 

[signcrafters london]

I have a supplier who makes high-impact (modified) acrylic pan faces, so that's what I'd use in this case. It's likely not going to break under normal conditions and it will stay white. (I realize not many suppliers make these, however.)

Even at 4' x 6', I don't trust flat acrylic, even high-impact. I've seen too many of them break. 2' x 6' or 2' x 8' in a multi-tenant sign, maybe. But not 4' x 6'. So, personally, I'd go polycarb if you must use flat.

 

[Pixels Are Bad Mmmkay?]

Grimco sells polycarbonate all day, every day.

 

[mameighan]

Thanks jsmoritz. When I search for polycarbonate at grimco of can't find it. Do you know the brand name by chance? I feel like an idiot asking but I just want to make sure I get the right product for the job

 

[tylercrum]

>Grimco.com
>Products
>Substrates
>Plastic Substrates
>Polycarbonate

 

[JR's]

Do people call their sign supply salesperson anymore?


I have several suppliers that I try to get to know my salesperson at each place. When I have a question that I'm not sure of I make a phone call.


A knowledgeable salesperson is a very good friend to have.


Kind a long-winded but just call and ask the same questions you're asking here.
Good luck

 

[mameighan]

Thanks for the input folks

 

[tattoo.dan]

yeah I was gonna say call and ask. I buy from the stl grimco and I get polycarb quite a bit. never ordered online tho

 

[visual800]

Polycarb good....acrylic sucks! We dont use acrylic for anything but only when gemini sends us flat cut letters. it doesnt last down here

 

[rossmosh]

Do people call their sign supply salesperson anymore?


I have several suppliers that I try to get to know my salesperson at each place. When I have a question that I'm not sure of I make a phone call.


A knowledgeable salesperson is a very good friend to have.


Kind a long-winded but just call and ask the same questions you're asking here.
Good luck

To comment on this, I don't trust sales people anymore. Every once in a while you get someone sharp but most of the time they are just glorified order takers with enough knowledge not to get thrown out of most shops.

I can't tell you how many times I've been lead astray by a sales rep. Too many.