Suggestions Backlit

[SALVATORE]

I need a little help, we do no not do back lit application here, But we have a customer that wants us to do some Acrylic panel with translucence vinyl , we would like to just print here with our Mimaki eco solvent, my question is , should I use Clean backlit material or white?? any help appreciated.

Thanks at advanced

 

[Gino]

Most of the manufacturers make translucent vinyl which makes the opacity about 20% less for cast or calendared. Not much on a backlit sign. However, there are many ways and techniques to getting the colors where you want them and using the clear is one of them.

 

[DropZoneSpec]

I'm curious as well...we're in the same place. The one backlit I have done was just translucent over the face of clear acrylic; however, all of my research suggests you'd want to do that plus a mirrored image printed on clear perfectly registered with the face graphic, increasing the color vibrancy at night. Laminating the face would also be advisable.

I'm definitely following this thread

 

[Billct2]

Yes, layered prints are the way to go. See so many washed out faces at night.

 

[printhog]

http://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/49875O/4-26-making-backlit-sign-faces-all-imaging-methods.pdf

its only a freaking sign!

 

[daveb]

Definitely layered and personally I like going second surface on clear with a reverse print on white behind it. No need for lamination AND it will last a lot longer.

 

[SALVATORE]

Definitely layered and personally I like going second surface on clear with a reverse print on white behind it. No need for lamination AND it will last a lot longer.

 

[SALVATORE]

Thanks Guys, for you input!