Spray Stencil Ink for Signs.

[dmidkiff]

Cowboy, I used some exterior poly (don't remember the brand) on a very simple yard sign around 2001. Purchased from a local lumber yard. It lasted less than 6 months. It was exposed to the Wyoming sun and wind during the spring and summer months. Best clear that I ever used for outdoors was permalac sold by Sculptneuvu. It lasted over a year in the Southeast TX sun and rain. Never tried the sikkens but know that Joe Crumley speaks well of it as do a few others on here. Just beware of the exterior polys.

[cowboy1296]

Well i certainly dont want to do any more repair on the sign. I spent some time yesterday with steel wool and rubbed some of the ink off but some would not remove so easily. Before i make the same mistake twice, is there a paint that will work or just try the ink again.

[dmidkiff]

I did a yard sign several years ago and painted the lettering with spray paint from big box store. Rustoleum or Krylon not sure which. The permalac is completely gone but can see that the paint is mostly still there. I warned the customer of the finish failure and he had no problem. Now it looks just like weathered wood with some paint in the letters.