long lasting print on coroplast

[bigben]

I need some coroplast printed that will last for few years or as long as possible. My guy where I send my flatbed printing suggest me to put a UV coat on the coroplast, then print them, then put a UV coat over that. The first coat is for a better ink adhesion and the last one is for obvious reason. What do you think of this pre-coat step?

on another note, I have to cut the corolast 1,25in along the flute. If I don't use my flatbed guy and put a laminated vinyl on the coroplast, do you think the edge will curl with the time? What material would you suggest?

Thanks for your help.

Ben

 

[Gino]

On our quote sheets, our invoices and verbal conversations with anyone...... Cor-X is listed as a temporary outdoor product. Why would anyone want the cheapest thing on earth to last a few years ??

 

[Billct2]

I've had "temporary" coro signs last five years, last thing I worry about is how long coro will last.

 

[Baz]

Digital print on a good quality intermediate vinyl with overlaminate (ie: Oracal 3651 with 210 laminate) then applied to the coroplast.
That will be your longest life coro sign.

I would never guarantee longevity on coroplast though.

 

[Kwiksigns]

i rarely ever, if ever, laminate coro signs... They can last a few years from what i have seen without it. They usually get picked up by the county anyway

 

[Cross Signs]

On our quote sheets, our invoices and verbal conversations with anyone...... Cor-X is listed as a temporary outdoor product. Why would anyone want the cheapest thing on earth to last a few years ??

This is why I never eat Prime Rib on a paper plate.

 

[B Snyder]

i rarely ever, if ever, laminate coro signs... They can last a few years from what i have seen without it. They usually get picked up by the county anyway

Do you print with UV or solvent/eco-solvent inks?

 

[player]

I would like to make chalk drawings on pavement permanent.

 

[All Graphics Calgary]

I would like to make chalk drawings on pavement permanent.

Try frog juice:Big Laugh

 

[SeaWriter]

Oh come on, Coro and years should never be used in the same sentence.

 

[B Snyder]

I need some coroplast printed that will last for few years or as long as possible.

Ben

How and where are these corrugated signs going to be installed?

 

[CanuckSigns]

Oh come on, Coro and years should never be used in the same sentence.

Why not? I have coroplast signs that have been outside for over 3 years now, still look pretty good. I know it's not the ideal choice, and I would never guarantee it to a client, but it is possible.

I've had clients want temporary signs on coroplast and they end up using them for a few years. The biggest issue with longevity is UV from the sun turning the polypropylene brittle, but with a full print on both sides there is no exposed area, so it lasts a bit longer.

 

[Bly]

Haha at clients who want the cheapest possible materials to last forever.

 

[mnapuran]

Yea... we have coro signs outside last years no problem. Oracal printed with eco-solvent with 210 lam.