PALIGHT OUTDOOR FOAM PVC

[Chris Bogan]

I just found out that Palram has sold the exterior PVC division and Palight Specialty Outdoor PVC is no longer available through Grimco. We use the 19mm a lot on exterior signage - routing and direct print. In our experience, the non-outdoor PVC tends to yellow over time. Does anyone have recommendations for alternatives or finishing or protecting the non-outdoor PVC?

 

[spectrum maine]

I ALWAYS PAINT ANY PVC WITH MATTHEWS PAINT. NO PRIMER

 

[Chris Bogan]

I ALWAYS PAINT ANY PVC WITH MATTHEWS PAINT. NO PRIMER

Thanks for the feedback. We use the unpainted, direct printed as a lower cost/price alternative for exterior signage. Firing up the paint booth would negate the lower cost for us.

 

[johnnysigns]

It's hit or miss, but I have a sign I made for a neighbor out of the palram standard 6mm stuff and one of the signs is yellowing. It's getting much more sun exposure than some of the others I did and even our own signs, but the 1 is migrating in color.

 

[Chris Bogan]

It's hit or miss, but I have a sign I made for a neighbor out of the palram standard 6mm stuff and one of the signs is yellowing. It's getting much more sun exposure than some of the others I did and even our own signs, but the 1 is migrating in color.

Yes. We had an issue on one sign where half was outdoor and the other half regular and the regular side is yellowing.

 

[Chris Bogan]

Any thoughts on routable, printable exterior sign substrate alternatives?

 

[Jean Shimp]

Any thoughts on routable, printable exterior sign substrate alternatives?

We use PVC by Vycom. We get it from Tubelite in Florida. It's a bit more cost than other PVC brands but it routs better - less "fuzz" on the routed edges.

 

[Chris Bogan]

We use PVC by Vycom. We get it from Tubelite in Florida. It's a bit more cost than other PVC brands but it routs better - less "fuzz" on the routed edges.

Thanks for the tip. I will check it out..

 

[johnnysigns]

For some of our display parts we prefer the Vycom brand Celtec too. It's denser and we find it a lot smoother honestly.

 

[Chris Bogan]

For some of our display parts we prefer the Vycom brand Celtec too. It's denser and we find it a lot smoother honestly.

How does this perform for exterior signage where the white is non-panted and exposed, specifically as relates to yellowing?

 

[Chris Bogan]

Thanks for the tip. I will check it out..

How does this perform for exterior signage where the white is non-panted and exposed, specifically as relates to yellowing?

 

[Jean Shimp]

How does this perform for exterior signage where the white is non-panted and exposed, specifically as relates to yellowing?

I have not seen any evidence of yellowing on exterior signs. However we usually spray the background with a semi gloss white if it is a permanent sign because the PVC can get dirty, especially on the edges, if it is not cleaned regularly. But we have had a fair amount of unpainted white signs outdoors with no major issues.

 

[Brandon708]

Looks like Grimco has some 25mm still in stock. But you have to order 20 sheets. :/

 

[johnnysigns]

How does this perform for exterior signage where the white is non-panted and exposed, specifically as relates to yellowing?

I don't have any recent first hand experiences doing that honestly. PVC's been basically blacklisted for retail interior display components and signage. I thought Vycom Celtec had an outdoor equivalent, but I don't have their full catalogue in front of me.