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Anti-Graffiti Film Laminated Over Cut Vinyl
Not something that ever produces nice results I know, but is there a method to stop the halo effect around cut vinyl when applying a laminate?
It’s a bit of a paradox, as the customer wants the text to be removed and replaced if/when building names change (but still require graffiti guard of some sort).
Any creative solutions to this?
Maybe apply anti-graffiti film first and then stick the letters down after? That way the letters could at least be replaced easily, but the painted panels won’t suffer.
Anyone else had to think around this before without having to sway the client in another direction?
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What is this being used on?
Shop front sign, directory board, small sign, big sign.
is this eye level or up high…how are you laminating it?
by hand, flat bed applicator, laminator?is this existing signage that is being vandalised or?
sorry for questions just trying to get my head around the scenario it is being used for.
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– Powder coated aluminium panels
– Various signs on a manor/estate at different heights and sizes
– Plenty of touristsWe would probably hand laminate these.
When I did the site visit, there was no graffiti on the existing signage. To be fair though, they used to replace their signs every couple of years (painted plywood).
We’re quoting against a couple of competitors and I think someone’s put this anti-graffiti idea into the clients mind, which has thrown and unnecessary variable in the mix.
My fallback is to ask how much they have suffered with graffiti in the past and maybe suggest it only be used in problem areas.
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Hi James
What about some type of anti-graffiti paint or coating rather than a film? We haven’t ever used it ourselves but there does seem to be a good variety of options available. Quick Google search found this company that stocks a wide range:-
https://www.rawlinspaints.com/anti-graf … AvFW8P8HAQ
Might solve the graffiti problem but not sure if you will ever be able to change the cut vinyl on the signs if needed.
Cheers
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We used some anti gaffiti lam on a printed job the other week.
Horrible stuff, very thin and hard to work with. Even through our laminator on a 1.2×1.2m print.
Asking about previous vandalism is the way to go, if its low then it seems unessesary.
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Flood coat the panel in vinyl, if it gets damaged just peel it off and apply new. Will be cheaper and easier than anti graffiti so a lower upfront layout and if the vandalism isn’t often then a little repeat business as and when it’s damaged.
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I use a lot of anti Graffiti lam, yes its very thin the only thing id say is it smells. You can also use it as a dry wipe lam as its basically the same thing….. :thumbsup:
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