Do put a clear coat of anything over pvc?

[guitarwes]

When building an outdoor sign using white pvc, do you put a coat of anything over the areas that are the non-painted exposed areas of the pvc?

[bobmoore]

Paint them white or they will turn yellow in the sun. Exterior of coarse.

[jerry_stanek]

I have not had any that turned yellow Azek is just white PVC

[phil_o]

Azek (PVC) is commonly used for exterior house trim. I haven't seen any that has yellowed.

Phil

[bobmoore]

Amen gentlemen. Technology moves ahead and I sometimes get stuck in the past.:)

[joe]

I never clear coat PVC.
With time, four years and over, PVC will have a slight soft beige color but you got to be looking for it. I'd almost guarantee any kind of transparent top coat will fail within a year.

[joe]

Here's one with PVC letter and holding up well.

http://www.talkshopbot.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=30703&stc=1

[stump]

Joe, your work is awesome. Even though I'm not a sign maker, I always check out your posts and I'm always impressed by both your work and willingness to share with the group.

Thanks,