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Calendared Laminate that won't turn Brown like Oraguard 210

Graphics2u

New Member
I'm looking for a little help on laminates. I use tons of Oraguard 210 but it's almost all on indoor signage. I got burned on using the 210 outdoors many years ago because it will discolor and turn brown eventually. I'm wondering if anyone has had good success with a calendared laminate for outdoor use that won't turn brown and burnt looking after a few years in the sun? These are for vinyl decals that go on PVC posts that mak the location of underground waterlines out in the country. I could go with Cast laminate, but the money isnt in the job for that. I just know what's happened in my experience with Oraguard 210 And I don't really want that happening.

Thanks for any suggestions you have.
 

2B

Active Member
you need to find / use NON-PVC Overlaminates
Look into 3M™ Envision 8048G/8050M

210 SUCK for outdoor applications, been there been burnt brown and lost customers because of it.
 

Aaron Hunter

New Member
Actually I’d go down from there to the 3M 8508-8510 laminate. I’d also check out Arlon’s cal overlam. 210 is cheap vs inexpensive. You’ll have to adjust your price point a bit.
 
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