Graphix Unlimited Sign

[signmeup]

Geez... just put a few screws in it when you get a chance. I don't care for the maltese cross either but the rest of the sign looks nice.

 

[FS-Keith]

Really? You better let 3M know it won't work.

http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/3M-Industrial/Adhesives/Product/Bonding-Tapes/VHB-Tape/

I dont see any claims from 3m there that this tape will hold a 40+ sqft sign on a painted uncleaned wall 25 feet up in the dead of winter do you? I see a picture as an example of a 12x18" directional sign which is more realistic..

I would highly suggest that the op scurry up there and put some tapcons in asap

 

[CES020]

http://multimedia.3m.com/mws/mediaw...XEVuQEcuZgVs6EVs6E666666--&fn=70070939676.pdf

Looks like they put large panels up with VHB all the time. There's even a list of buildings that used it on large panels, inside and out.

http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/...Tapes/Structural-Glazing-Architectural-Panel#

 

[Gino]

The sign is nice and I too, hope it stays in place. I don't care to argue about the usage of your choice of tape, but I can say, we used a tape that 3M bragged about being used to hold anything together, including PVC to any structure. Guess what ?? It failed miserably. We had signs falling inside a store. Not one.... not two, but about three or four. The customer was very understanding, because we did it the way they requested and used the tape they requested. We researched it and although 3M said it should be holding and they didn't understand what went wrong.... they claimed 'Application Failure'. We didn't care, we got reimbursed for going out and fixing the problem, but like I said, this was inside. Their only answer was that we might’ve stretched the tape while putting it down…. Yeah, right. By the way, these were only 19” x 13”

I would never put 100% stock in anybody’s double sided tape for an outdoor application…. especially large or up high where it could do some real damage…. should something go wrong. Do yourself a favor and put a few strategically placed screws in the sign.

 

[TheSellOut]

I too think the sign looks great but also strongly recommend getting up there with some screws. Any exterior sign should always have two points of adherence!

 

[high impact]

The sign looks great. The cross distracts from the logo imo. I would shoot some tapcons in that sign soon. Touch them up to match the color. You will never notice them with a typical viewing distance that high.

 

[tbaker]

About 3.5 years ago, I installed a temporary sign at a local mall. it was slightly smaller then 5x10' 1/2" Sintra with a digital print and extruded letters on the face. Since it was supposed to be temporary, we used VHB ( it was supposed to be up only for the Christmas season) The store did so well that it decided to hang out.... for the next couple years. Our installation guys check on it from time to time when they're about installing things at the mall, but it's still up there well.

Granted I'm in Virginia, and we don't get nearly as cold as CA, but it WILL occasionally get down to 0f a couple times a year, plus we have the added benefit of 100f+ summers and 40000% humidity.

I guess it all depends on the circumstances, and whether the great sign gods are smiling on you.

Personally, with a sign that size, being that high in the air, I'd jump up there and drop several screws in it, to insure it stays. Last thing I'd want is that thing coming down on a bus load of nuns, escorting homeless orphans into your shop on a PR campaign, and have your sign go all guillotine on them.

...I'm just saying.

 

[stoneandtle]

Last thing I'd want is that thing coming down on a bus load of nuns, escorting homeless orphans into your shop on a PR campaign, and have your sign go all guillotine on them.

...I'm just saying.

Hope nobody takes offense to this but....bwaahahahahahaaha LOL

 

[jwright350]

who has a better lawyer? You or 3M? Get some screws!

nice design though.