CoachWhite 0 Posted April 5, 2016 I have successfully cleaned the paint off of the acrylic sign. But we are thinking of putting the vinyl on the outside verses the inside. Any suggestions? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Command 97 Posted April 5, 2016 It should go on the outside in almost all circumstances. The anti-UV coating is often on the face and the glue can fail if exposed to UV. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoachWhite 0 Posted April 6, 2016 The face and the outside is the same isn't it? If im looking at the sign the face is the outside the part u can touch? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Command 97 Posted April 6, 2016 Correct. I was saying the UV coating is on the face of the vinyl. The face of the vinyl should face towards the sun when possible (unless the vinyl is purpose made to do otherwise) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoachWhite 0 Posted April 6, 2016 Gotcha! Makes complete since thank you very much. There sure is a lot to learn. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted April 6, 2016 using translucent vinyl? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoachWhite 0 Posted April 6, 2016 We haven't made that decision yet. Any suggestions? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoachWhite 0 Posted April 6, 2016 No not translucent vinyl. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted April 6, 2016 No not translucent vinyl. so it isn't a lighted sign? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoachWhite 0 Posted April 6, 2016 Yes It's a lighted sign but I don't feel that we need to use Translucent vinyl. We are planning on using 3 mil+ quality vinyl and then when we go and spray the inside of the sign we are going to mask off the vinyl so that the light will come thru nicer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darcshadow 1,625 Posted April 6, 2016 Even doing that pretty sure the light is not going to shine through. As a test though, take a piece of vinyl and put a flashlight behind it. If you can see the light great, go ahead and use that vinyl but don't think you're going to see the light like you want. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wildgoose 4,200 Posted April 6, 2016 I agree with the general consensus that if you want light to come through you better use translucent. You'd be surprised at the difference. It doesn't cost a lot more if you have somewhere you can buy it by the yard (local supplier) I have also heard that you should always place the vinyl face to the sun. I don't think there is actually a UV coating on regular cut vinyl as the vinyl itself is nicely resilient to UV but as mentioned the adhesive is what gives up to the UV rays. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoachWhite 0 Posted April 6, 2016 Even doing that pretty sure the light is not going to shine through. As a test though, take a piece of vinyl and put a flashlight behind it. If you can see the light great, go ahead and use that vinyl but don't think you're going to see the light like you want. Ok I'll look into that thanks for the suggestion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Macon Innovations 228 Posted April 6, 2016 Light will not show through any dark colors....Been there done that.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted April 6, 2016 Thinking Dan and Jason probably have the experience with back lit signs - I read for years sign builder magazine and have also read about using vinyl on both the inside and outside (mirrored inside placed exactly in same spot) for better color and not look washed out - I personally don't have the experience to do them - There is another print shop in town that does them and every one of them looks washed out at night and doesn't look good on their business. if I can't do a good job personally I pass and let someone with the experience do it 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites