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mahogany will work very well, no matter what you use for a clear finish *it will always be a maintenance issue. i always tell my customers to drive by * any marina in the spring and look at all the sanding and clear coating* * that is being done.. *

jesters got it right.. * bottom line looks straight to the rest of the van. * *top line on most vans are curved..*

have not used trex, is the surface smooth? is there a grain like texture? * if it is smooth, carve the letters with your router, then cut mask 1/16 - 1/8" * larger than your letters, apply mask (cover background) and paint letters. * get a sample piece and try this, it may just work.

just did some windows at local dealership friday p.m., temp in 30s, royal pain. * 2' letters. as p.m. progressed, vinyl got harder to work with, cold.. brittle. * surprised it stuck as well as it did.... *it was 28 degrees when i finished..

have done many of these over the years. rink boards are all white. * i use 3/16 or 1/4 inch clear polycarb. reverse cut vinyl, logos can be* reverse printed. panels are either 30" x 96" or 36" x 96". *sand the edge* of the poly, rounding them over slightly, round the corners. run your hand...

years ago, rough patterns were made to layout letters on a building. if it did not look right to your eyes you made the changes in kerning as well* as the centering of the letters in space provided.... there were many times in laying out cut out letters on a sign panel i would stand on the bench...

speaking for myself, i have been a sign guy since the early 70s. ** always offered full service. design, fabrication, hand letter, hand carve, installation, service, all phases of the sign industry. all within the confines of a summer resort area. *so so many changes. sign bylaws, historical...

i *have used 3/4" pvc for many d/f signs, custom shapes etc. not really a problem. depending on the size of the panel will use either 2 or 3 post clips per side for the install. really never a problem. there have been times* when i have placed H/P vinyl on the face for a background color. you...

red and black reflective on white .063 alum. with a white reflective bdr. or* insert line .75" wide... works for me.

:thumb:* * great news OP, *for myself, 5 years out. systos are great! or not. * * had 3 bouts over 7 years, do what they tell you, get checked when they ask * * you... * * * *trust me, it truly is beatable.:thumb: :thumb:*

+1 for maniac, *i have had great success with mathews paints on this type of application. reg. enamels with make a mess when the paint starts to* caulk-up and run.

untimely? no.... talented showman? yes.... *what about the kids? * * just shows you how money and more money can keep you out of jail....

if you want to really drive yourself crazy get yourself an electronic ballast * *and switch that out....* * *years ago GE made a ballast where the black and white wires came* * * *into play...* * * ALWAYS check the new ballast wiring diagram just to make sure...... * * *we have all swapped...

mathews paint makes a great primer for this... you can use it on new or* *old copper as well... it is called: spray bond.... it works really well..* *you can brush it on.. when it dries it remains a little tacky... does not* * take very long..... spray finish *soon after....

what are you looking for.. s/f * d/f ??? * signcomp sells them in a kit form. * also ABC plastics sells them as well... * you can also have a local sheet * metal shop make them up for you... buy your white .040 alum. from * your supplier and *have the shop make them up.... you then get into*...

have had a k-11 for a million years great, great tool... it replaced a K-10* * *which was old when i got my hands on it...... super tool.. blades are still * available, pricey but still avail. *i use it to stencil cut alum., d-bond, and * *plexi.. there are stretches when i will use it daily...

are you going to use a solid stain...... i have used white oak outdoors, as for reflective paint, *never used rustolium *reflective.... i have white reflective paint that was given to me by the *chief ranger of the national seashore here on the cape..... it is thick, needs to be stirred often...

northwood forge they are in new hampshire. they can make just about anything *you made need.. small, family owned, Ray and Vicki are wonderful....best part... * they will send you a tootsie pop with your order......phone # is at the shop.. * will get it for you on tues. if you wish...

guys you do not need to spend a lot to get a good tool...it is a simple tool.. old style, swivel *blade, been around for a long time... yes it will do PVC, 1 edge at a time.... * *ToolKing.com * * * *$17.00 *comes with 3 blades *will last a long, long *time

finish the sheet off with an oil based enamel... you will not have a problem..