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very nice sign. some kind of lens material with transparent paint and possibly gold leaf outlines with cream colored paint or vinyl
-------------------- Jon Peterman 200 Summit Loop Grants Pass, OR -------------------- a.k.a. dc-62 success is in Jesus Christ Posts: 434 | From: grants pass or. usa | Registered: Nov 1998
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Looks great, my question though, is does this stuff have an outdoor use recomendation? Have you used it outdoors before with success? The supplier I buy it from says it's not recommended for outdoor use. It's real big amoung the dirt track racers, they call it "big ball" we even use some on our race car. From what I've seen it has a very short life span outdoors. The gold and silvers tend to last a little longer but usually give up after a year or so. The purple that we use starts falling off after two or three months, seems like it's the adhesive that quits. I was just wondering as they say the "chrome" mylars aren't for outdoor use either, yet I see trucks with that stuff on them all the time and holding up well.
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OK folks, here's the breakdown: The light color outline on everything is etched-vinyl from avery. As well as the shirt. There is a second layer of Gerber etched-vinyl that has more opacity and sparkle in it for the name and the subcopy. All of which is on the outside of the glass. The specialty film & color is on the inside. The multi-lens material is from Coburn Graphic Films Inc. in Lakewood NJ. It is clear self-adhesive film, not for outdoor use, and will probably start to yellow in about a year. Transparent red backs it up for the shadow & accents. The discoloring of the adhesive will change it's look, giving it an aged look that I hope enhances the image. I was told at the show in Atlantic City that new, outdoor durable material is on the way. Just could'nt wait though! Etched-look vinyl has so many possibilities too, though care must be taken for where it is acceptable outdoors. Printing on it is fun too!(edge) Thanks for the replies.
-------------------- Jerry Steward Sign&Print Bethlehem, PA Posts: 126 | From: Bethlehem, PA | Registered: Oct 2001
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