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A product called "Intecell" (SP?). It is supposed to be similar to Sintra but much a denser material. I am going to be getting some 3/4" thick letters cut for a sign. The folks with the cumputer driven router are recommending this as the ideal material for exterior use and say that it is paint receptive also, which is a necessity.
Any info or experiences would be appreciated.
------------------ Dave Grundy AKA "applicator" on mIRC "stickin' sticky stuff to valuable vessels and vehicles!" in Granton, Ontario, Canada 1-519-225-2634 dave.grundy@quadro.net www.quadro.net/~shirley
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Hey Dave, I've used this stuff a few times with both good and bad results. For smaller signs and stuff it does seem to perform well. A call to One-shot answered my questions regarding painting. Basically just an alcohol rub down before using lettering enamel. If your gonna use bulletin colors, then you need to prime with polane (sp) first. The good is its nice stuff to work with, much like sintra. Bad is it likes to warp on the big stuff. Even with all the tech specs and suggested mounting procedures, I got quite a bit of warp out of it. It expands and contracts a whole lot, especially on the painted parts, so make sure you cover both sides equally to help prevent some of this. I have all the data sheets somewhere here if you need me to send them along to you. You can also give me a call if you wish and I'll try to tell you more. All in all, I'm still using the stuff, but I'm very careful in what applications I do use it on. Cant afford another 8'x20' sign to warp. I gotta step out this afternoon, so if ya call, try after 5pm my time, gonna be a late one in the shop tonite.......
------------------ Tim Rieck Signs Halfmoon Bay, BC tim_rieck@dccnet.com 604-885-9125
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One of my local supplier was carrying a product called InteFoam a few years back. I bought a sheet or two of it but was not very impressed. It was (imho) a poor substitute for Sintra. My main gripe was the surface was very textured (kinda pebbely). It was being manufactured by a company called Inteplast Corp. in Livingston N.J. Maybe they have re-evaluated thier product line and brought it up to standards???
------------------ Greg Gulliford aka MetroDude Metro Signs and Banners 1403 N. Greene St. #1 Spokane, WA 99202 509-536-9452
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Tim covered it pretty well. It has a similar structure to Sintra but the surface area is a higher density and it stands up real well outdoors. It's biggest drawback is the expansion/contraction factor which has to be taken into account when deciding on mounting methods. We've had warping on large signs too. There are also special considerations for hanging signs, too. But, for cut letters, it should work great.
------------------ Diane Crowther, Metaline Graphics Ltd., Nova Scotia, Canada, ID #285
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If we are talking of the same animal, yes I have used it. It is PVC sheeting. I have cut it, routed it, painted it, etc. I was told to tycote it before applying oneshot. It seems strong enough though. I was using it for 4X8's at a race track.
------------------ Rob Larkham RL Graphic D-Sign Chester, MA rldsigns@aol.com
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Maybe I'm in a different stadium, but if you're gonna paint it....SAND IT! We have 3' tall, 19mm characters installed up in the air on the main terminal at the airport here. Painted and up there for two years now still looking new. Believe me, Davey, Sand it before you paint it.
------------------ St.Marie Graphics & Makin' Tracks Sound Studio Kalispell, Montana stmariegraphics@centurytel.net http://www.stmariegraphics.com 800 735-8026 We're chiseling every day of the week! :^)
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Thanks for the replies Folks!!. Yes these will be router cut letters. Largest being 18" high. Going to be painting them with my favourite paint...Automotive Basecoat/Clearcoat. Yes Pierre I wouldn't dream of painting something like this without sanding!
I plan on mounting these on a brick wall in the same manner as Gemini letters, with studs that will be pushed into holes drilled in the brick, filled with Silicone.
------------------ Dave Grundy AKA "applicator" on mIRC "stickin' sticky stuff to valuable vessels and vehicles!" in Granton, Ontario, Canada 1-519-225-2634 dave.grundy@quadro.net www.quadro.net/~shirley
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Dave As any thing else you have to allow for expansion and contraction. . Sintra doesn't do this as much as IntraCell. Good indoor product but on the outer limits I whould go with the better product!
A few dollars more means less headaches in the future.
Intracell doesn't hold as well as Sintra with PVC glues.. Epoxys are good on both products.
3 Canadian cents worth but what do I know!
------------------ Raven/2001 Airbrushed by Raven Lower Sackville N.S. deveausdiscovery@sprint.ca
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Hi Dave. I use quite a bit of intecel. I use it mostly for temporary commercial real estate signs. I haven't had any problems yet. It is nice material to work with.
------------------ surf or MoJo on mirc Cheryl J Nordby Signs by Cheryl Seattle WA.....! signsbycheryl@hotmail.com The person who laughs at himself will never cease to be amused! http://www.thisismycool.com/signs/
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Dave, i was recently at Cadillac Plastics.. urrr i mean GE Polymershapes..whatever.. and the guy there mentioned that with inticell they advise that any cut edge be sealed. because any exposed edge can draw in water and cause the product to go screwy....
------------------ Del "aka" badge trimline@canada.com Holden, Alberta
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