Country Junkee 6 Posted February 19, 2015 Any suggestions on what material to use for this...I will be putting vinyl letters on it I guess unless anyone else has any suggestions...customer is wanting something that will stand the weather...it is going to be 2 of the 4'x8' signs like a V on the side of the road... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slice&dice 2,450 Posted February 19, 2015 AlumaCore (use caps/edging to cover the flutes) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Country Junkee 6 Posted February 19, 2015 Have you ever ordered any of this product?? And if so where would I order from? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xpaperman 719 Posted February 20, 2015 I just did about 40 of these. I use the aluminum stuff called bebond from a local company out of Dallas. Their core did not have any flutes, it was solid to make it firmer. I get the one sided ones for 35 bucks (delivered). I suppose you will just have to look for a sign supplier close to you and give them a call and see if they carry them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slice&dice 2,450 Posted February 20, 2015 Any local sign supply place will open an account for you as a sign maker, and most of them will deliver to your door. DiBond (also known as MaxMetal) is a good product, but not as solid as Alumacore, which is essentially non-flexible. For 4x8 sheets that are stretched across an open space (post-to-post) it's possible to use DiBond although it tends to flex in high winds, since it's just a plastic sheet with aluminum laminate, whereas Alumacore has a rigid internal structure and it holds up like plywood, but is much lighter weight. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted February 20, 2015 Only drawback is it's 2-3 times the price as max metal aka dibond, cbond, bebond etc... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wildgoose 4,200 Posted February 20, 2015 IF these are semi-permanent like a property for sale/lease type application I use signboard which is marine grade plywood and lasts for quite a while. I use clear silicone or a combination of that and plastic edging depending on the customers wants. The 1/2" product is available with a white painted surface the 3/4" is just primed here at my local supplier. 1/2" usually gets the job done but I run a 2x4 across the back if possible to help keep it from wanting to bend over time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites