Small Engine Turn Gold vinyl.... why so hard to find?

[toucan_graphics]

I am quoting a job for a client who retrofits vehicles for fire departments and police departments. They would like me to complete the lettering and markings on a few new fire trucks and was surprised to find that the engine turn gold pattern is nearly impossible to find anymore.

Currently there are only two manufacturers that I have found through my current distributors: Sign Gold and Schein Holographics. I have not been impressed with other Schein Holographics products I have tried but I also don't want to fork out $100 for a 15"x2 yard sheet of Sign Gold from Fellers.

Does anyone have a source for small engine turn gold vinyl that will perform as intended and not break the bank?

Thanks

 

[Johnny Best]

There is Real Gold / RealGold, Inc - Genuine Gold & Silver Vinyl Films | Vinyl
but it is not cheap but it is a great product that is worth the money.

 

[letterman7]

Both FDC and Avery have an engine turn gold, but they are both polyester. I've used both Sign Gold and Real Gold successfully. So you will have to determine what level of quality you want and where you want to spend it. I think I've only had one fire department that wanted specifically the polyester film, knowing it has a very short life span. Step up and upsell your upfitter to the RealGold or Signgold. More expensive, but proven in use with fire departments.

 

[SignMeUpGraphics]

VinylEfx Durable Large Engine Turn Gold
Not sure of the diameter of the turns, but 3 year outdoor durable if that suits.

 

[SignosaurusRex]

If you don't wanna spring for the 22k Gold impregnated vinyl, you can find the polyesters from the following brands...
~Arlon
~Avery
~FDC
~Vinyl efx

 

[Billct2]

The only fake one I like is R Tape's
Vinyl Efx, Gold, 1/4" Small Engine Turn (15" x 10yd) - nepcosignsupply.com

 

[SellersSign&Design]

I do a lot of fire trucks, and my general rule of thumb is no polyester films on fire trucks. No matter what you do, they just don't last. Sign Gold is the only one making the small engine turn 22 kt. film, but it is only 1/4" turns which is too small for most truck lettering anyways. Are you sure the standard large engine turn won't work? If it will, go with the Real Gold brand.