Folks,
I have a client that is wanting high end 2-sided routed signs for his remodeling business. The signs will be placed in front of homes that they are remodeling and they need to look top-shelf as well as hold up to a lot of handling (put 'em up, take 'em down, put 'em up). He wants to start with an initial order of 8 signs with more to come. (The remodeling business is booming, I reckon!)
The client wants wood panels (clear 1.5" cedar), but I am doing my best to talk him into 1" sheet PVC, which I know will cut cleaner and hold up better over time.
Now, looking at my design, the panels will be about 23" in diameter with the black areas to stay black, routed down (hollowed-out) into the substrate maybe 1/4". I want to use 1" thick black PVC with Oneshot metallic paints for the painted finish for the areas not routed. (The raised sections of the saw blade logo would be painted metallic silver, for instance.)
If I use 1" black PVC, routed both sides, is there any chance these panels might warp in the hot sun, even painted with lighter colors? (Black absorbs heat). The panels will be hanging from chain from the post arm.
Thoughts and suggestions much appreciated!
Mark