Did you know Coastal Enterprises manufactures a water-based primer that is high in solids, which is perfect for HDU, but can also be used on wood*, metal and concrete? *Priming wood? Reduce FSC-88 with water by 25% to increase absorption and improve adhesion. FSC-88...
At Coastal Enterprises, green is more than just a color. It’s a vigorous nod toward Earth’s future. As part of an ongoing commitment to environmental health, Precision Board Plus HDU is formulated with eco-friendly, “Green” urethane components, making it Certified...
When Jim Dawson from Synergy Sign & Graphics got the call from his friend Steve at Liquid 3D Design about collaborating on chrome coating of signs, he was intrigued. Steve asked him to carve a 3D sign out of Precision Board PBLT-30 so that he could practice his...
1. Carbide cutters are not mandatory when working with Precision Board since it is non-abrasive. Precision Board can be cut with standard HSS cutting tools. 2. To maximize CNC efficiency and cutting time, and to minimize dust and increase chips, the Onsrud Router...
Have you considered the benefits of using Precision Board HDU to make a dimensional LED sign? According to Xpressive graphiX in Zanesville, Ohio, the advantage of using HDU over a metal cabinet is that you can add textures and 3D elements and get a lot more creative....
One of the more frequent inquiries we receive at Coastal Enterprises involves questions about machining Precision Board HDU. For those that are experienced in working with the product, we typically hear things like, “this stuff cuts like butter”, “my cutters last...
Are you thinking of creative ways to add 3D elements to a relatively 2D sign? When The Zone children's summer camp in the Catskills Mountains of New York needed their sign redesigned, they got in touch with Jim Dawson at Synergy Sign & Graphics in Strasburg,...
Have you ever wondered about the advantage of using Precision Board HDU with LED? According to Xpressive graphiX in Zanesville, Ohio, you can get far more creative with Precision Board versus a standard aluminum cabinet. Push-through letters can always be added, but...
Sign Builder Illustrated wrote up a fantastic article about the 2017 Sign Invitational, including information on next year's show. The magazine spoke to the top three winners about how they came up with their designs and the methods and materials they used to achieve...