Thick substrate with aluminum face?

[Routerguy]

Hello all,
I am kind of new but this looks like a really good place for info on signage. I plan to spend more time to help others out with what I can and gain help from you guys. Bringing me to my post, I have a client looking for 1" thick aluminum looking letters.
Is the cost effective approach to lay some up by hand with VHB to marine ply (outdoor application) then route and paint returns? Or is there a material out there already that we can order?

Jake

 

[J Hill Designs]

maybe .040 laminated to HDU?

 

[Mosh]

Just order some from Gemini, lots easier and cheaper than messing with it yourself.

 

[theskipman_98]

Something similar we did was laminate a thin sheet of brushed aluminum onto 1/2" black PVC. We had a lot of time involved in laminating, letting it cure, setting up the file to put stud holes in backs, and then finally cutting the letter. It did turn out nice but.....

But with the time involved, I agree with Mosh, check Gemini.

 

[J Hill Designs]

I do many letters/signs with brushed aluminum lammed to PVC - the time to laminate is negligible (I use mactac IB2107 laminating sheets - basically 17"x22" sheets of double stick high-bond tape) - once you get in a groove, adding stud holes is quick, too...

 

[Routerguy]

Thanks guys, Gemini would make my life a lot easier on this one, good call.