I am doing a sign that is planned to use charcoal or bronze plexi for a substrate on smaller exterior signs for a see through effect. I have seen it used on a couple of occasions and like the look, but was warned that it might haze out or discolor before its intended lifespan. I cannot get lexan dark enough for this effect, but it is guaranteed again about anything for 10 years. This will be a rather large job for tee markers on a golf course, and am not worried about my warrantee, but don't want to give them a bum deal. I'm am wanting a minimum or 5 years and hopefully towards 10. Any real experiences that any of you have had, will help my decisions. Thanx, Bronzeo
Yo.........Jack. Explain more. Is the copy mirror image on the backside??
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Posted by Jack Davis (Member # 1408) on :
Pierre, No, It is just used as a rear substrate that allows you seeing the horizon through it, and still serves as a great contrast to bright or lighter colors. I saw two of these signs in San Antonio. One on a small directory, and one on a resturant (both on the Riverwalk) Looks cool, isn't too expensive, and should give a unique look to tee markers on a golf coarse. My plan is that when they discolor after a few years, that I will revamp them by painting them solid with gripflex or the like and then re-vinyl them. On the other hand a 16x32x1/4 inch is only about 40.00 with finished edge to start new again. Thanx, Jack
Have a bunch of the transparent charcoal plex up "in" various office buildings ... so that don't help much. But do know that plex comes in different grades ... plain ole', SG (sign grade) and one better that I can't remember the name of but I think there was a recent sign buidler article that I can't find right now.
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Posted by Arvil Shep' Shepherd (Member # 2030) on :
I used a bronze tinted plexiglass for windows on a custom built sunroom on my house,,,,they lasted about 10 years before they started to "CRAZE" The Plexi was cold formed into a gentle curve, around a form to support the Plexi. This is where the "Crazing" was most apparent. So I belive you could easily get 8 to 10 years life from hte Plexi......
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Posted by Pierre St.Marie (Member # 1462) on :
That means that Arvil (Pauly from the Sopranos) and I both know the longevity factor is easily 6 to 10 years. My daughter reminded me we have panels like you're describing on a golf course here that are 5 years old now. Memory's slipping!
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