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One of our best customers called me out to qoute an existing billboard. 8'x16' double sided. The structure is sound and posts are 2'x2'x15' stucco over frame. The sign is 4 4x8's on end per side. The plywood is still in good condition, painted with vinyl graphics.
My question is, should i reuse existing wood, or go directly over with Dibond or Alumilite? The structure will hold the weight, and would be nice to fabricate in the shop. Or i could remove the plywood altogether.
Having never done a sign this size, i would appreciate any suggestions. Thanks, Brad
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well...it 1/2 dozen or the other..here...if its got vinyl on it, your gona have to peel off the old, clean the glue, repaint or touch up background. then cut all the vinyl drag it to the site and hang it from a ladder...... buy new .040 alum panels...and revinyl would be you best shot..this way i f the old wood gives way...they can be replaced and not ruin the sign.
-------------------- joe pribish-A SIGN MINT 2811 longleaf Dr. pensacola, fl 32526 850-637-1519 BEWARE THE TRUTH.....YOU MAY NOT LIKE WHAT YOU FIND Posts: 11582 | From: pensacola, fl. usa | Registered: Nov 1998
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I agree with Joe Try and do as much"In House" as possible Better working conditions,usally result in better looking work! I always use 5 mil Aluma core for this kind of replacement.
-------------------- PKing is Pat King The Professor of SIGNOLOGY Posts: 3113 | From: Pompano Beach, FL. USA | Registered: Nov 1998
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Hi Brad, Send your artwork by e-mail to a digital banner producer. Two days later receive banner back UPS. Jog over to job site and install over existing structure with a few $4.00 ratchet straps(charge customer for straps). Collect the green. Take a vacation.
Sometimes you spend more time cleaning off the old, than the new is worth. Basically it's your call you see what it would take to clean it off and redo it. If it were me, I'd love to start fresh and do it in the shop, but in this day and time of recycling, best to try to salvage the old.
Good luck, and post some pictures and a step by step on what you did.
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