I have a customer wanting to change graphics on existing panface. Using Grip-Flex solvent it takes all paint to clear lexan. As usual the customer wants something as economical as possible. I am looking for some white paint to spray on the back and apply translucent vinyl on the front face. Any suggestions and wisdom. Its a small panface only 3' X 5'.
Posted by Jeff Ogden (Member # 3184) on :
Lynn...
You can use Grip-flex white...it's usually sold in gallons though, and you probably want a quart. You need to spray approx. six coats of thinned down paint, each coat sprayed in a different direction, in order to get an nice even coat on there. Another brand of paint is Lacryl.
Posted by LynnMineer (Member # 1509) on :
I will check with my supplier.. Thanks Jeff
Posted by Jill Marie Welsh (Member # 1912) on :
Use the Grip-Flex, Lynn. It's sticky and stinky, but it's good stuff. Your customer needs to be aware that the cost of the product will be reflected in the price of his sign. I wonder if they try to cheapen down their auto body guy? Sorry for the little rant. Love....Jill
Posted by Bruce Bowers (Member # 892) on :
I have found that it is often more economical to use a new face than clean and re-paint an old face. Depending on the colors, ghosting can be an issue, too.
Posted by Laura Butler (Member # 1830) on :
One more thing. Grip Flex is highly toxic to your lungs. Make sure and wear a good respirator with new filters. If you don't, you can get a real head banger...even outside. Ask me how I know.
Posted by Dale Feicke (Member # 767) on :
Bruce has a good point. Depending on where your shop is, the fumes, mess, and fire hazards involved in stripping a pan face can be a real problem. It's much easier to buy a white face and then go ahead and use your vinyl letters.
Personally, I like the cut/spray technique, but it's much more dangerous chemically; and can be more costly time-wise...and risky due to you're not knowing if the old copy will come off cleanly.
If you do decide to strip it, be sure to use a thinner or solvent made expressly for lexan (lacquer thinner will eat into it), and wear a GOOD respirator and GOOD gloves. This stuff's nasty!
Posted by Jerry VanHorn (Member # 4704) on :
I have done this before. When they want to redo an old sign like this I charge as much as a new one for the stripping. They usually go for the new one. Posted by Michael R. Bendel (Member # 5847) on :
Hey Lynn... I thought we addressed this issue in "Cloud"? What's up!!? You can clean the area/copy that needs changing & respray the area. You have to call for the details... too many to type with 2... sometimes 3 fingers, mostly one. (My typing sounds like a 1 legged man going up a steep flight of stairs.)
Click....... click..... click.... hahahahaha Posted by Michael R. Bendel (Member # 5847) on :
1 more thing... your hourly rate VS new? Better product? No "ghosts"? Image improvement? Budget? Nothing? OK, lets improvise... (go back to, last post.)
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