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  • What substrate would be best for an external sign?

    Posted by Simon Mercer on 8 September 2008 at 10:39

    Really quick and urgent question, i need to do an external wall mounted sign 1600mm wide x 1000mm high, in black, what is my best substrrate? dibond? if so where is the best place to get it from seeing as i only need a smallish bit?

    Thanks and its a little urgent 😀

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  • Peter Normington

    Member
    8 September 2008 at 10:47

    Dibond is a trade name and is probably the best as far as finish goes, there are other makes that are cheaper, if you dont have an account with any suppliers, then try an ally panel, powder coated to black from say Ashby, As you will be paying through the nose without an account. it may be about the same price as buying in a full sheet of dibond, and much more durable.

    William smith, Cherwell, Amari, europoint all do composite panels and will cut to size for you

    Peter

  • Cheryl Tissington

    Member
    8 September 2008 at 10:56

    Hi Peter,
    just a quick question on the dibond suppliers that you’ve mentioned.

    Off hand, do you know if any of these suppliers cut to size, as I need 4 biggish panels for a job in a couple of weeks time and I don’t relish the thought of cutting enormous panels to size before I floodcoat them.

    Kind regards,
    Cheryl 😀

    P.S Just noticed that you’ve mentioned they cut to size……problem solved..Thanks 😀

  • Simon Mercer

    Member
    8 September 2008 at 11:21

    Thanks peter, just ordered some from cherwell, friendly bunch they are 😀

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