I found a supplier that will cut and ship Dibond in my area, so now I'm looking at different fabrication techniques.
My question is...has anyone used a latex high gloss enamel, specifically Benjamin Moore Impervex Metal and Wood Enamel, with Dibond with just a scuff and clean prep?
I know a few on here mentioned Impervex latex paints as having outstanding durability. In looking at the specs, it says it is recommended on wood, steel, aluminum, galvanized metal...among other things. For prepping, the specs say that glossy surfaces must be dulled by abrading the surface.
Anyone familiar with this combination of paint/substrate?
Thanks.
-------------------- Randy Graphic Details Promotional Merchandise Distributor South Glens Falls, NY Posts: 381 | From: South Glens Falls, NY USA | Registered: Mar 2001
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Hey Randy....I cannot say enough good things about Benjamin Moore paint. I have been using it for almost 30 years. I have tried the wood/metal latex and it is also great stuff. I repainted a large outdoor metal sign about 3 years ago, and it is still in great shape. I love the Impervo oil based, but was a little reluctant to try the latex. But it is great stuff!
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Caution: the coating on Dibond is not compatible with many paints. Check with the manufacturer.
-------------------- Kent Smith Smith Sign Studio P.O.Box 2385, Estes Park, CO 80517-2385 kent@smithsignstudio.com Posts: 1025 | From: Estes Park, CO | Registered: Nov 1998
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I used those exact products a few years ago on a sign for the RCMP........all I did was scuff the surface......think I only layed one coat of BM Impervo, standard blue.........worked well for me........still holding up well today.
-------------------- John Martin Robson Pendragon Signs & Graphics Yellowknife,NT,Canada
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Yep Randy. Never,ever use a product made to take the chemical GLAZE OFF(that seems to be the adhesion promblem) Because you MIGHT have to use another liquid product to remove the deglosser!! UNLESS....you are bound and determine to MAR the smooth surface of the DIBOND.
Testing ALL of these therories is your BEST bet!
Hope this helps
-------------------- PKing is Pat King The Professor of SIGNOLOGY Posts: 3113 | From: Pompano Beach, FL. USA | Registered: Nov 1998
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I am a big fan of latex paint and will use it every chance I get. However, my experience with latex on scuffed Dibond is - IT DOESN'T WORK. We've had good success painting Dibond when following manufacturers specs on painting. We've used a metal primer and alkyd topcoat with good results.
-------------------- Jean Shimp Shimp Sign & Design Co. Jacksonville Beach, Fl Posts: 1287 | From: Jacksonville Beach, Fl. USA | Registered: Nov 1998
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Thanks for all of the responses. I will probably give it a try on something small for myself to see what happens.
I probably won't use dibond if I have to paint it anyway. If I have to paint a custom color other than what I can get in Dibond, I'll probably use MDO. I can get it faster and it's less expensive.
Thanks again for all of your replies!
Randy
-------------------- Randy Graphic Details Promotional Merchandise Distributor South Glens Falls, NY Posts: 381 | From: South Glens Falls, NY USA | Registered: Mar 2001
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