Basic Before and After

[SignManiac]

Doctors office called to see about a new sign to replace their existing one. This is not an elaborate sign but design wise, it's a vast improvement over what they had. 4'x8' on polymetal done in latex paint except for the names which are done in cast vinyl.

 

[AUTO-FX]

Yikes, their old sign was SCARY!
Big upgrade.

 

[Border]

MUCH more betterist... and nice too!

 

[SignManiac]

Yep, I see lots of scary signs out there! All begging to be redone.

 

[Marlene]

looks great. I like the details like the diamonds between the tenant panels.

 

[Mike Paul]

How well does the latex paint stick to the polymetal?

 

[SignManiac]

Never had any problems before, but I always scuff up the surface first with a scotch brite pad. Keep in mind, I'm using a reverse weeded paint mask and scuffing only the areas to be painted. Also I have since started using the premium latex with the primer already in it .. It cost a few bucks more but the savings in time and labor make up for the added expense.

 

[John L]

very nice as always!

 

[weaselboogie]

Looks a couple of inches thick. Did you make a cabinet out of the polymetal?

Great improvement!

 

[J Hill Designs]

wierd I've never been a fan of putting vinyl on latex

vast vast improvement however

 

[SignManiac]

I covered the ends with some scrap 3/4" pvc to make it appear closed in. Just a little extra detail to make the 1/8" polymetal look more substantial. The sign looks like its 4" thick.

 

[SignManiac]

wierd I've never been a fan of putting vinyl on latex

vast vast improvement however

Cast vinyl will work on semi gloss or gloss latex quite well.

 

[2B]

much improved!

the diamonds and name plates are those raised? if so what did you use? scrap polymetal?

 

[skyhigh]

Hah.... I read the title..."BASIC".
I laughed before opening the thread. Nothing you do is ever "basic".

Nice Job.

 

[SignManiac]

much improved!

the diamonds and name plates are those raised? if so what did you use? scrap polymetal?

Yes scrap poly for the panels and the diamonds are scrap 1/4" pvc with a very slight edge ease. I have tons of scraps laying around and use them every chance I can. Already bought and paid for! I have $90.00 worth of material in the sign, 10% of the final selling price.

 

[2B]

Yes scrap poly for the panels and the diamonds are scrap 1/4" pvc with a very slight edge ease. I have tons of scraps laying around and use them every chance I can. Already bought and paid for! I have $90.00 worth of material in the sign, 10% of the final selling price.

ah the edge ease is where the shadow is coming from, nice attention to the subtle details!

 

[Alti-Plotter]

Great improvement.

 

[Sign-Man Signs]

Well done my friend.

 

[Vinylman]

Nice sign, but I would have covered the scabby looking legs with vinyl posts slipped over the old legs. Would add great value and eye appeal.

 

[Gino]

Not only is it a 1000% improvement.... it's brought in two more tenants already............

 

[FS-Keith]

ever thought about getting a mathews of azko nobel paint system?