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I just bought a couple of sheets of 3/16" white acrylic. These are made by Shimora, and they cost $80 each. That is about $30 to $50 less than the sheets I've been getting from my other suppliers (who have different brands). That's a BIG difference. Is there any quality difference? (They seem fine now, but will they yellow or crack or something in five years?)
-------------------- :: Scooter Marriner :: :: Coyote Signs :: :: Oakland, CA :: :: still a beginner :: :: Posts: 1356 | From: Oakland (and San Francisco) | Registered: Mar 2001
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Hiya Scooter, From my experience, the "imported" acrylic doesn't last nearly as long as Acrylite or Plexiglass Brands. I've seen cheap colors fade in 2-3 years, while the name brand products last for 7 years or more. Cheap polycarbonate "yellows" a lot quicker too.
Havin' fun,
Checkers
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the job i'm doing right now has 100% vinyl coverage (a solid dark background with lighter color lettering) so I'm not worried about the white acrylic fading or yellowing.
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