AshComputers 197 Posted February 23, 2011 Ok, guy's, I'm going nuts here. I've looked all over the earth and back. I met an old, old sign guy a few years back. This guy was using this plywood looking 4x8 sheets and it was very very light. Looked around 1/2 thick as well. It looked as if he was painting this with some sort of paint. My question is, I've seen this material used all over the place here in N.C. for vinyl lettering signs. I'm getting ready to pull the old hair out of my head here! Gezzzz, I know it sure isn't partical board, first rain and that things mush! Does Anyone know what the crap this stuff is And where to buy it. I think the old guy was getting it from lowes or home depot according to him, but I've looked all over and drove for hours to local hardware stores including Ace Hardware stores trying to find this stuff. Again, this stuff looks like plywood, and maybe painted slick surface. No it isn't plastic, metal, or corrugated. I'm lost Any help would be GREATLY appreciated!!!! P.S. I think they use this for reality signs as well...... What a headache Here's a not very great picture of the kind of board I'm talking about, don't know if any of you can see it though. I'll have my uncle take a better pic of his sign though and I'll post it up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Booper 2 Posted February 23, 2011 Marine Grade plywood?? Ben Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AshComputers 197 Posted February 23, 2011 Nope, I wish. It's way to heavy. This stuff is very light, don't have a clue though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roxanneupnorth 106 Posted February 23, 2011 Gatorplast, Ultra Plus, Foamacell......The are foam core boards with pvc coating.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AshComputers 197 Posted February 23, 2011 Thanks Roxy, I'm gonna order 1 of each and see if this is the stuff. Thanks a million for the help! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ravenwind / One Off Grafx 187 Posted October 28, 2011 Could it be LusterBoard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AshComputers 197 Posted October 28, 2011 Hey Raven, thanks for the reply, it's MDO 2 faced board. They carry it here at the local building supply. For all of you that do not know, you can buy this board for like $34.00 bucks. I primed mine with a really good sealer and then used exterior latex semi gloss. Customer loves it like mad, and the old guy's here have been usung this for years and it holds up for years and years. There's alot of moisture here since we are 15 miles from the ocean, but if you use a really good sealer and paint all the customer has to do is keep it pressure washed a couple times a year because of the mold and mildew (Try to get a really good mold and mildew resistant paint. Hope this helps Share this post Link to post Share on other sites