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Debra Carr
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We have been making sandblasted signs for over 20 years. We have always painted the entire sign with success. However, I have been seeing other signs with vinyl on the raised letters instead of paint. Can anyone share the pros and cons of using vinyl instead of paint?
Thanks-

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Debra Carr
Sign Crafters
502 S. Main Street
Hendersonville, NC 28791

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Glenn S. Harris
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Vinyl is quicker and cheaper. That's the only pro I can think of. I've seen some digital stuff applied to them. That's cool if you can't do the pictorial stuff.

We finish everything with spar varnish and 1-shot. Lasts a good while & wheathers in a manner that makes refinishing easier.

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Glenn S. Harris

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Michael R. Bendel
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We only use vinyl for outlined letters. Paint everything else.

Putting vinyl to the edge of the letter reveal (recess) would only be trouble.

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Michael R. Bendel
Bendel Sign Co,. Inc.
Sauk Rapids, MN

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Bill Dirkes
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I have used vinyl for small logos, etc on blasted work, but don't like it for the major parts of the sign. Just something not quite right with vinyl in what seems to me to be a very organic setting.
Just my humble opinion.

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Bill Dirkes
Cornhole Art LLC
Bellevue, Ky.
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To me, it is like putting cheap chocolate in an expensive box.
Or plastic "chrome" rims from WalMart on a Ferrari.
I don't make many sandblasted signs but find that they are quite easy to paint...and a can of paint is inexpensive and instant...no plotting, weeding, masking, sticking, pulling off the masking, etc.
Love....Jill

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I have to go with the others. I've used vinyl for small details a couple of times. But putting vinyl on a sandblasted sign is something like putting a vinyl outline around gold leaf letters. It just cheapens the whole thing.

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714 East St.
Mendenhall, MS 39114

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You got ot Jill!!!! Ahhhh! Ferrari!!!

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Tony Vickio
The World Famous Vickio Signs
3364 Rt.329
Watkins Glen, NY 14891
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I have only done a few sandblasted signs for the business, but am getting more customers interested. I would never stick vinyl on them!

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Why is this question even being asked ???

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Rene Giroux
Perfexion.ca
Gatineau, QC.

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Debra Carr
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Rene-
I asked the question, because I am seeing sandblasted signs in my area with vinyl on the raised letters. I personally wouldn't want to use vinyl. Thus, the question... why would others choose to use vinyl.

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Debra Carr
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Hendersonville, NC 28791

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Bill Lynch
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One reason may be that cast vinyl in some colors will out last enamel.

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Bill Lynch
Century Sign
Hamden, CT
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I wouldn't even think of using vinyl on a sandblasted sign. Get you some Shur-Line 3" "mohair" rollers, don't load up the roller too much or it'll run down the sides of the letters. Use a light touch and you'll be amazed at how quick and easy this makes is and it will last a long time too.

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Ricky Jackson
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Warner Robins, GA
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Glenn Taylor
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I'm with Bill Lynch on this. I've used vinyl from time to time simply because some colors simply don't hold up outdoors.

Its all in a matter of how the project is designed. And in some cases, using vinyl is a longer lasting, more cost effective choice.

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BlueDog Graphics
Wilson, NC

www.BlueDogUSA.com

Warning: A well designed sign may cause fatigue due to increased business.

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Rene Giroux
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So now we use vinyl for quality ??? [Rolling On The Floor] [Rolling On The Floor] [Rolling On The Floor]

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Rene Giroux
Perfexion.ca
Gatineau, QC.

www.renegiroux.com


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Considering the lack of durability of certain colors, yes.

Which will hold its color better while facing the sun - pink mixed from Bright Red & White (or Magenta & White) lettering enamel or Gerber 220 Pink?

How about Burgundy One Shot vs. Burgundy Oracal 751 while facing due South?

Think about how this industry has changed. Now instead of clear vertical grain redwood, we're using foam -- and the foam holds up better. [Wink]

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BlueDog Graphics
Wilson, NC

www.BlueDogUSA.com

Warning: A well designed sign may cause fatigue due to increased business.

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