Vinyl Letters
Custom Vinyl Lettering and Banners: Combining your Signage for Better Results
When choosing the substrate for your sign there are many choices available. You could choose plastic, wood, acrylic, aluminum, corrugated plastic (Corroplast), foam board and more. Two of the most popular choices for sign substrates are definitely Aluminum and Corrugated Plastic. These are the two I would like to compare and discuss in this article.
There is a big difference between corrugated plastic signs and aluminum signs. For starters one is made from plastic where the other is made from aluminum. One is not necessarily better than the other. They just have different areas they are designed to be used in. Let’s take a closer look.
First let's discuss the rigidness of the two signs. An aluminum sign is much more rigid than a corrugated Plastic Sign. So we must keep this in mind when choosing between the two. I would never install a corrugated plastic sign in a sign stand on a windy day or mount it to a pole. It could buckle and blow away much sooner than an aluminum sign would, in the same stand, under the same weather conditions.
Now let's look at price of each sign material. An aluminum sign will typically cost more than a corrugated plastic sign. A corrugated plastic sign is also going to be less expensive to ship. Without question a corrugated sign is meant to be a budget sign alternative. When you need a sign that will last outdoors I would say that corrugated signs are the least expensive option available. This savings is also passed on when considering sign stands or mounting hardware. The stands you purchase for light weight corrugated plastic are usually much more affordable than the stands you would purchase for an heavier aluminum sign.
If you are looking for a longer term solution I would have to say aluminum would win the battle for longevity. Not necessarily because of the image coming off or fading, rather because of the overall structure of the material. A corrugated sign is more likely to fold, buckle, and blow away. An aluminum sign mounted in a quality stand may cost a bit more, however it will last much longer than a corrugated plastic sign.
Ease of installation is not a big issue on either an aluminum sign or a corrugated plastic sign. However the corrugated plastic sign is definitely much easier to handle and install. Now would also be a good time to mention that a corrugated plastic sign is less likely to get damaged or scratched during transport. It is a much lighter and more flexible product, therefore it is much more forgiving when rubbing against other objects. With the exception of being crushed or bent in half. All of our signs are very well packaged with corner protectors when needed and air pillows to prevent this from happening.
I would definitely prefer using a corrugated plastic sign for mounting from a ceiling indoors. It is lighter and safer than using an aluminum sign. However if wind is present the aluminum sign would be a bit more stable. Aluminum also tends to have a more quality and a more professional look.
As you can see both of these sign substrates are a reasonable option to consider for your sign project. For small sign projects I would have to say aluminum and corrugated signs are two of the most popular substrate choices.
About the Author
Jamie has been in the Sign Industruy for over 35 years. He has recently expanded his business online to increase exposure and sales. Custom Signs Now let's users Design their Signs Online from the convienence of their homes. Custom Signs, Vinyl Banners, Magnetic Signs, Vehicle Graphics, Vinyl Lettering, Boat Registration Numbers, Digital Decals and Custom Bumper Stickers are just a few of the things produced.
can I take my car to the car wash with vinyl letters on the outside on the window?
I just got vinyl letters put on my windsheild today but there are on the outside so can I still take it to the car wash or are they got peel off. Plus what do I do in the winter just don't scrape the ice there or what?
I'm a head detailer at a local car wash and as long as the letters are on good and no peeling or anything they should be OK but just like at my car wash I'm sure other are the same way they cant promise u they will stay on there and if they dont its not there problem but if your really worry ed about them find you a place that does hand washing instead of a auto bay
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