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  • where can i source vandal proof signs please?

    Posted by Neil Herbert on May 15, 2008 at 5:46 pm

    Can any one suggest a company or how to manufacture 7 vandal proof signs size about 200mm x 100mm that will be fixed to wooden benches outside a cafe, they are to inform people that only food purchased from the cafe may be eaten at the tables.

    Neil

    Neil Herbert replied 16 years ago 8 Members · 11 Replies
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  • Lynn Normington

    Member
    May 15, 2008 at 6:07 pm

    maybe reversed out on to some sort of clear acrylic and tamper proof screws (?) or engraved plates (?)

    Lynn

  • Phill Fenton

    Member
    May 15, 2008 at 6:21 pm

    I would do as Lynn has suggested but using Lexan material which is about as tough a clear plastic as you can get.

    At the end of the day is there such a thing as a vandal proof sign? If the buggers are really determined they’ll always find some way to damage it so don’t go making guarantees.

  • Neil Herbert

    Member
    May 15, 2008 at 6:26 pm

    Thanks to all for your help so simple, I’ve been thinking far to deep and complicated.

    Neil

  • Lynn Normington

    Member
    May 15, 2008 at 6:29 pm

    I suppose depending on what the job is worth you could countersink them into the bench so not so easy to prise off 🙄 and like Phill say’s is there a Vandal proof sign 😀

    Lynn

  • Kimberley Edwards

    Member
    May 16, 2008 at 1:12 am

    I’ve used a two part anti-graffitti lacquer coating on a few things. It’s caustic, but it’s a clear coat you can roll on. I take it you’re worried primarily about spray paint and markers? If they decide to dig into it, I don’t think anything can stop them.

  • Fred Caffrey

    Member
    May 16, 2008 at 2:41 pm

    You could try Durable Signs 0871 230 1322, their ad is at the back of Sign Update mag, they do an ali panel with a clear resin face worth getting a quote.

    Fred

  • Dave Parkin

    Member
    May 16, 2008 at 6:22 pm

    Theres no such thing neil, if graffiti is a problem you can buy all the ‘anti,s’ on the market at inflated prices, but if its any use to you, I just cover them with normal clear vinyl, bout £1.30 pr Mtre from amari, and would you believe that most graffiti will come off that with ………Yes, T-Cut. 😉

  • Neil Herbert

    Member
    May 16, 2008 at 10:49 pm

    Fatman that’s the type of thing that I had in mind and I am sure the I saw them at Sign UK about 3/4 yrs ago looked pretty tough.

    Thanks to all for the replies and help.

    Neil

  • Mike Grant

    Member
    May 17, 2008 at 12:54 pm

    I had some "Vandal proof" signs made a few years ago. The little bu$$ers poured petrol over them and flame grilled them. Darn expensive they were too!

    If the little darlings want to destroy them they will and nothing will stop them.
    I have learned from that, that absolutely nothing is vandal proof. 👿 🙁

  • Lee Ballard

    Member
    May 17, 2008 at 4:27 pm

    How about just vinyl on 6mm foam board and chain two starved rotweilers below the sign 😀

  • Neil Herbert

    Member
    May 17, 2008 at 8:05 pm

    Point taken is Vandal resistant a better tag?

    Neil

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