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Replacement Plastic Sign Faces Designed to Fit Your Outdoor Lighted Sign Cabinet.

Choosing the right type of plastic & style for replacement sign faces is the key to its durability and long term impact.

Key Takeaways:

  • The 4 most popular options for sign face replacements are:
        1. Flat Plastic Sign Faces
        2. Pan Molded Lexan or Acrysteel Plastic Faces
        3. Pan & Embossed Sign Faces with Raised Letters & Logos, and
        4. 3M’s PanaFlex Sign Faces.

  • Custom Fit:
    Replacement plastic sign faces are meticulously designed to seamlessly fit into your outdoor lighted sign cabinet or lightbox, ensuring a perfect match and optimal visibility.

  • Advanced Plastics:
    Choose from durable materials like Sign Grade, UV Rated Lexan or High Impact Acrysteel. Each type of plastic offers unique advantages for longevity and visual appeal.

  • PureColor Print Technology:
    Our advanced three-layer printing process, known as PureColor Print Technology, guarantees vivid and non-faded colors, enhancing the visual impact of your signage.

  • Flat Face Advantages: 
    Flat plastic sign faces, including 3M’s PanaFlex faces, are the lowest in price, have the fastest turnaround times and can be digitally printed with an infinite range of colors.

  • Molded Plastic with Raised Letters:
    Your sign faces can be heated and molded to create pan-molded faces.  This thermoforming process not only adds structural strength, but also enhances light diffusion for even illumination.

  • Versatility in Design:
    Customize your sign face with logos, graphics, text, or images, and enjoy the flexibility to cut it into any shape or size to perfectly suit your lighted sign cabinet.


The Ultimate Resource for Lighted Sign Faces
I’m Tim Harrelson, the owner and CEO, and my journey in the sign industry began in 1986. Over the years, I’ve witnessed the amazing evolution of signage, and today, I am thrilled to introduce you to one of our specialties – Replacement Plastic Sign Faces Designed to Fit Your Outdoor Lighted Sign Cabinet.

In the world of illuminated signs, the sign face plays a pivotal role. It’s not just a piece of plastic; it’s your brand’s visual ambassador, ensuring visibility, durability, and a lasting impression. As we delve into the details of our replacement sign faces, envision a seamless blend of craftsmanship, technology, and design, all aimed at elevating your brand’s presence.

Before we explore the intricacies of our replacement sign faces, let’s understand the basics:
A flat plastic lighted sign face is a type of sign panel that is designed to fit into a lighted sign cabinet.

This basic description captures the essence of what we’re about to explore. Now, let’s dive into the specifics, uncovering the unique features, materials, and technologies that set our replacement sign faces apart. Stay with me on this journey, and let’s illuminate the possibilities for your brand.

The fundamentals of custom plastic faces for internally illuminated signs.

A lighted sign cabinet is a sturdy metal box fitted with lights and wiring to illuminate the sign face. Now, picture the sign face – a flat or molded plastic sheet of robust plastic crafted from materials like Acrylic, Plexiglas, Lexan or Acrysteel.

This translucent plastic allows the light housed within the cabinet to shine through, turning your brand into a beacon during the night. What’s impressive is that these sign faces can be decorated to match your brand and colors with any graphics or text.  

Crafting Precision to Fit Your Cabinet

At TheSignChef.com, we understand the importance of a perfect fit when it comes to replacement sign faces. Imagine your lighted sign cabinet as a tailored suit – the fit matters. Our replacement sign faces are meticulously crafted to seamlessly slide into your outdoor lighted sign cabinet, ensuring not only a snug fit but also optimal visibility.

Benefits of a Custom Fit:

  1. Enhanced Visibility: A custom fit ensures that the sign face maximizes the available space in your cabinet, enhancing visibility and making your brand stand out.
  2. Professional Aesthetics: The tailored fit creates a polished and professional appearance, contributing to the overall attractiveness of your signage.
  3. Ease of Installation: With a precise fit, installation becomes a breeze, saving you time and effort while ensuring a secure placement.


Versatility in Design
Our commitment to customization goes beyond fit – we empower you to design a sign face that truly represents your brand. From logos and graphics to text and images, the possibilities are vast.

Design Flexibility Highlights:

  • Graphic Rich: Vibrant graphics captivate attention, thanks to our PureColor Print Technology.
  • Unique Shapes: Stand out with a sign face cut into a unique shape, making your brand instantly recognizable.
  • Tailored Sizes: Whether you need a standard size or a custom dimension, we’ve got you covered.


Remember, a custom fit is not just about dimensions; it’s about creating an immersive and visually appealing experience for your audience.  Let’s explore the materials that form the foundation of our replacement sign faces.

Choosing Durability and Clarity:
UV Rated, Sign Grade Lexan and High Impact Acrysteel Sign Faces

As we explore the heart of our replacement sign faces, let’s dive into the materials that form the foundation of durability and visual clarity – Sign Grade Lexan and High Impact Acrysteel.

Sign Grade Lexan: Unrivaled Strength

Sign Grade Lexan stands as a testament to resilience. Known for its superior break resistance, Lexan ensures that your sign face remains intact, withstanding the tests of time and environmental elements. This robust material not only adds longevity to your signage but also provides a solid foundation for vibrant graphics and text.  The manufacturer guarantees Lexan against breakage for 10 years!

High Impact Acrysteel: Clarity Without Compromise

In the realm of visual clarity, High Impact Acrysteel takes the spotlight. This material is engineered to resist yellowing over time, maintaining the transparency that allows your sign to shine brightly. Acrysteel is not just a material; it’s a commitment to a clear and enduring message, ensuring that your signage remains visually striking.

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Sign Face Material Comparison Table

Characteristics Sign Grade Lexan High Impact Acrysteel Acrylic/Plexiglas PanaFlex
Break Resistance
Superior break resistance.
Resistant to breakage, though not as strong as Lexan.
Moderate break resistance.
Flexible and resilient.
Yellowing Over Time
May exhibit yellowing over time.
No yellowing over time, maintains color clarity.
May yellow over extended periods.
Resists yellowing, maintains color clarity.
Printing Compatibility
Compatible with PureColor Print Technology.
Compatible with PureColor Print Technology.
Compatible with various printing methods.
Suitable for digital and screen printing.
Applications
Ideal for situations requiring high break resistance.
Suitable for various applications, especially where yellowing is a concern
Versatile for different signage needs
Often used for flexible and backlit signage.

These materials go beyond being mere components; they are the building blocks that ensure your replacement sign faces stand the test of time while delivering a clear and impactful message. Join me as we unravel the intricate art of printing and technology that brings your signage to life.

PureColor Printing Technology – Bringing Rich, Vivid Colors to Life

Embarking on the journey of replacement sign faces means delving into the world of vibrant colors, intricate graphics, and lasting impressions. At TheSignChef.com, we elevate your signage through our proprietary PureColor Print Technology, where art and science converge to enhance the visibility of your. .

The Three Layers of Colorful Graphics

PureColor Print Technology is not your average printing process; it’s a meticulous dance of layers, ensuring your sign face boasts vivid, non-faded colors. Let’s break down the three layers that make this technology exceptional:

  1. First Color Layer:
    The first pass brings your chosen colors to life, setting the vibrant tone for your signage.
  2. White Layer:
    A full layer of white ink follows, acting as a canvas that enhances the subsequent layers and prevents colors from appearing washed out when backlit.
  3. Second PureColor Layer (Again):
    The final pass reinforces the richness of your chosen colors, creating a visually stunning sign face.


The Impact of PureColor:

  • Nighttime Brilliance:
    Experience unparalleled visibility at night as your sign face retains its vibrancy even when illuminated.
  • Long-Lasting Impressions:
    Thanks to the special inks used, PureColor ensures resistance to fading and weathering, maintaining the integrity of your graphics over time.
  • Visual Consistency:
    Say goodbye to washed-out colors; PureColor Print Technology ensures that your sign face looks just as captivating in the dark as it does during the day.

PureColor Print Technology Table

Feature PureColor Print Technology
Number of Layers
Three layers of color and white ink.
Nighttime Visibility
Ensures vibrant visibility even when backlit.
Fade and Weather Resistance
Special inks resist fading and weathering.
Visual Consistency
Prevents colors from looking washed out at night.
High Resolution Printing
Delivers sharp and detailed images for enhanced visual impact.

PureColor Print Technology is not just a printing technique; it’s a commitment to ensuring your brand shines brightly, day and night. Join me in the final part of our exploration as we unveil the structural excellence and unique features of our replacement sign faces.

The Structural Excellence and Unique Features of Molded Sign Faces

As we approach the culmination of our exploration, it’s time to unveil the structural excellence and unique features that set our replacement sign faces apart. At TheSignChef.com, we don’t just craft signs; we engineer visual experiences that leave a lasting impression.

Pan-Molded Replacement Sign Faces: Thermoformed Brilliance

Our replacement sign faces undergo a meticulous thermoforming process, giving birth to pan-molded faces that redefine structural excellence. This pan-molding technique introduces structure to the plastic that not only enhances the face’s wind resistance, but also ensures a seamless fit into the track of your lighted sign cabinet.

Benefits of Pan-Molded Faces:

  1. Wind Resistance:
    The pan-molding process provides added strength and rigidity, making our sign faces less susceptible to damage from high winds. Your signage stands resilient against the elements.

  2. Even Light Diffusion:
    The depth created during thermoforming facilitates better light diffusion. The result? Your sign face lights up evenly, ensuring a captivating and aesthetically pleasing illumination.

  3. Raised Elements:
    Pan-molded faces offer the unique ability to feature raised letters, numbers, logos, and graphics. Your signage gains a three-dimensional depth that commands attention.

Replacement Sign Face Comparison Table:

Feature Pan-Molded Faces Flat Sign Faces 3M PanaFlex Faces
Wind Resistance
Less susceptible to damage from high winds.
Moderate wind resistance.
Resilient in windy conditions.
Even Light Diffusion
Thermoforming facilitates better light diffusion.
May not provide as even light diffusion.
Offers even light diffusion.
Raised Elements
Offers the ability to feature raised letters, numbers, logos, and graphics.
Typically features flat graphics and text.
Allows for the creation of raised and textured elements.

Exploring Sign Face Options: A Comprehensive Comparison

As you navigate the world of replacement sign faces, understanding the differences between various options is crucial. Our extended comparison table sheds light on the distinctive features of Pan-Molded Faces, Flat Sign Faces, and 3M PanaFlex Faces. Let’s delve into the details:

Choosing the Right Sign Face for Your Needs:

Consider the specific requirements of your signage project, environmental factors, and desired aesthetic when making your decision. Each option brings its own set of strengths, ensuring that you can find the perfect fit for your brand’s visibility and lasting impact. If you have any questions or need further assistance in choosing the right sign face for your needs, feel free to reach out. Here’s to creating signage brilliance that stands out!

Physical Characteristics Features Advantages Benefits
High-Quality Acrylic or Polycarbonate
Durability and clarity
Resistant to cracking and breakage
Long-lasting signage that maintains its professional appearance
Even Light Diffusion
UV inhibitors integrated into material
Prevents fading and discoloration from sunlight
Signage retains its vibrant color and clarity over time, reducing replacement costs
Weather-Resistant Material
Withstands harsh environmental conditions
Reliable performance in various weather conditions
Ensures consistent signage visibility and reduces maintenance needs in all climates
Customizable Sizes
Tailoring to specific sign cabinets
Accommodates diverse installation requirements
Flexible signage solutions for businesses of all sizes, enhancing overall aesthetic appeal
Unlimited Color Options
Full-color graphics and text capabilities
Freedom in design for brand consistency
Enables creative and eye-catching displays that attract and engage customers

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