What kind of substrate for brushed aluminum lobby sign

[JoeBoomer]

Normally we'll do acrylic w/ dusted vinyl on 2nd surface; Dimensional or cut graphics 1st surface; mounted with standoffs.

What do you guys do when the client wants a brushed metal backer? I was thinking about using max metal, but I'm worried the edges aren't going to look finished enough.

Thanks team!

 

[rmaclucy]

We use Oracal series 352 brushed aluminum vinyl and apply first surface to acrylic.

 

[rdm01]

We'll use MaxMetal or DiBond, mask the front and spray the edges with Krylon metallic silver, and then remove the mask and add graphics. It eliminates the black/metal sandwich look on the edges.

 

[JoeBoomer]

Both good suggestions. I'm using Avery brushed chrome vinyl on one right now. I will try the max metal technique on my next one.

Thanks team!