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John Rodgers
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Hi folks,
I'm trying to figure out the best way to install sintra letters to a wall that was covered with a textured paint. I installed once with double sided foam tape and that seemed to work well, i thought. The lettering held for about 12 hours and then a few fell. While installing the letters I seemed to get good adhesion. I tested each letter before i left the job and they weren't budging at all but apparently the tape began lifting from the wall surface. I guess i need a glue or silcon adhesive of some kind, but now have to worry about that adhesive lifting from the sintra letters. From others I've talked to finding adhesive for sintra is hit or miss and i can't afford to miss again, from a financial standpoint and also in the eyes of this customer. If anyone has had great success with a certain product I would love to hear from you.

Thanks

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John Rodgers
Prodigy Sign Systems
Atlanta, GA
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Steve Smith
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You might be able to get some info from

http://www.thistothat.com/


Good Luck!

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Steve Smith
Tag Signs, Inc
Alpharetta,GA

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John Rodgers
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thanks steve, but i had already checked that site out and it is rather ambiguous about what to do with plastics. i appreciate the reply. Tell tony I said 'hey'. haven't seen him in a long time.

Still looking for suggestions

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John Rodgers
Prodigy Sign Systems
Atlanta, GA
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jimmy chatham
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if it is inside
you can heat strait pins
& melt them into
the sintra & use silicone
in addition to the pins
the pins will push into
the sheetrock while the
silicon sets up.

hope this helps

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Jimmy Chatham
Chatham Signs
468 stark st
Commerce, Ga 30529

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Rick Chavez
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How big are the letters and how thick is the sintra? Jimmy prety much answered it, but if the sintra letters are too thin, dark colored and it's outside, in direct sunlight, you will have problems no matter what you do.

Rick

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Rick Chavez
Hemet, CA

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I've had good results using 100% Silicone Adhesive. You can use the foam tape at the same time, too. The tape holds the letter in place white the silicone sets up.

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Robert Beverly
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John

We do not use silicone on any installations.

We use a product called e6000. I beleive the uv equivalent is e8000. We have used this material for the past 6 years on all installations from mounting 1/2" aluminum to pvc to stud mount.

We used this on an installation of 2" pvc letters, 18" tall on a brick surface and removed the lettering 3 years later. The removal was so difficult, we actually had to use wire brush to remove the material from the surface.

It was developed to be used for an additive to brick mortar for "floating" foundations.

It's properties are real close to silicone but it's staying power is much more potent.


Furthermore, for application, place small amounts onto surface, allow to tack a little then apply letter or whatever else you use it for. It will surprise you!

Call Adhesives Plus in Dallas 800-553-5970 and talk to Ken Bruce(president). He should be able to help you find some. I do know it was available at one time in home depot, but not sure. It is available in caulk tube or sqeeze tube form.


Hope this helps

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Robert Beverly
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John Rodgers
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Thanks everyone, for the responses. The lettering is 13mm sintra so i can try the straight pin trick, and i will definitely look into the non silicone adhesive.

thanks again

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John Rodgers
Prodigy Sign Systems
Atlanta, GA
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Laura Butler
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We do it just like Scooter said-double stick tape and silicon.

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Laura Butler
Vision Graphics & Sign
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Attica, Mi 48412

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We have been using double face tape and GE silicone adhesive for years and have had only isolated problems. It's very important that you scuff the back side of the pvc letter so the silicone can grab onto it. We use 40 grit sandpaper to scuff with; also silicone adhesive has about a one year shelf life. Check the date on the tube before you use it.

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Jean Shimp
Shimp Sign & Design Co.
Jacksonville Beach, Fl

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