We offer many different material options for your signs. Scroll down on this page to read about each material.

Aluminum

The gold standard for sign panels nationwide. Baked on enamel glossy finish guaranteed never to rust. Lightweight and yet rigid. Perfect for hanging signs at your most prominent properties. .040 Aluminum is like 24 gauge steel, and is as thick as 1 dime. Our .063 Aluminum is like 20 gauge steel, and is as thick as a nickel. However in both cases, unlike steel, Aluminum won't rust. Guaranteed for five years against rusting, chalking or breaking.

Polyethylene "Poly"

This popular economic plastic material is .100 thick (i.e. about the thickness of 1 quarter and 1 nickel), extremely durable, and performs well in all weather conditions. Ink adhesion is excellent! Polyethylene signs should last 3 years in most conditions. Polyethylene, due to its natural properties, will "bow", sometimes being more apparent on darker sign panels and/or imprints, and as material ages. If this situation may cause you concern, it might be best to consider using an alternative material. Oakley Signs & Graphics will not be responsible to replace any poly material that bows.

Steel

Comes in 24 gauge thickness which provides a rigid material that does not bend or bow. Panels hang nice and straight. The material comes with a thin galvanized coating to help protect against rust and corrosion. We also apply a white polyester coating onto the galvanized coating to produce a clean smooth high gloss finish. Note: Rusting can and will occur to any area of the sign where these protective coatings have been chipped, worn, or scratched. Steel is also a heavy material, so shipping fees will be slightly higher than other materials.

PVC

This plastic material is .100 thick (i.e. about the thickness of 1 quarter and 1 nickel) with a high gloss finish. It is rigid and does not bend or bow, and weathers well. Great for hanging signs. Should last 3 years in most conditions.

8-mil Cor-x

This corrugated plastic material is very durable and rigid. It is a full 3/8" thick (i.e. about the thickness of 5 quarters), however it's fairly lightweight, and weatherproof. Perfect for hanging signs, commercial signs & heavy-duty directional signs. Should last 24 months under most conditions.

4-mil Cor-x

This corrugated plastic material is 1/8" thick (i.e. about the thickness of 2 nickels). Non-Yellowing, lightweight, durable, weatherproof and inexpensive. Perfect for directional signs. Should last 12-18 months under most conditions.

Styrene

This popular economic plastic material is .090 thick (i.e. about the thickness of 1 quarter and 1 nickel), very rigid, and has a nice matte finish. It hangs very straight which provides a nice touch to your sign.

Reflective Aluminum

Increase the nighttime exposure of your signs by using our Reflective Aluminum. We take our .040 and .063 Aluminum and surface it with 3M Reflective Vinyl for the ultimate in outdoor sign visibility. This material should last 2-3 years before fading. .040 Aluminum is like 24 gauge steel, and as thick as 1 dime. Our .063 Aluminum is like 20 gauge steel, and as thick as a nickel. However in both cases, unlike steel, Aluminum won't rust.

Magnetic

This vinyl material is .030 thick. Perfect for taking your message on the road. Adheres to steel car doors only (not plastic or abs). Can cause damage to the finish of your car if it is not properly maintained in accordance with our "Magnetic Care Guidelines".

Sign Shield

Sign Shield is an Oakley-exclusive laminate film that greatly enhances the durability and longevity of your sign panels. This laminate creates a barrier between the ink on your panel and anything that might harm your imprint. While we can't guarantee your sign will not scratch, our internal testing showed that Sign Shield withstands repeated strikes from sharp objects without damaging the ink beneath it. Sign Shield will also greatly increase the lifespan of the ink on your panel. Lab testing has shown it can extend the lifespan of commercial ink by up to four years.