I have substantial experience. You need to use a service that uses a cement membrane which functions perfectly at warm temperatures. Certain European methods of fixing the print to the Dibond fail at 85 degrees Fahrenheit. From what I have seen the print peels away and is not soiled with any residue of the glue material. So theoretically, one can remount the print on new Dibond.
My source is very reliable and works well on a variety of papers.
Asher
Hi James,
Asher refers to a problem I had with some prints made on Hanemülle paper…
This is the first time I used this paper and won't again.
I've had hundreds (yes hundreds) prints on satin or glossy paper (200/300 g/sqm) glued on 2mm Dibond covered with a protecting satin film.
I have always been happy with these, some are still on wall for many years (one in my office is at least 6 years old).
Some labs do propose to print directly on Dibond. It is less expensive but the quality is not the same (they don't use the same printer.)
Also, the lab I work with for 15 years (
Dupon) uses HP printers (can't tell which ones).
Previously I used Lambda prints with the same system on Dibond, but i do prefer now the results by the HP inkjet printers.
Despite my bad experience with the Hannemüle paper (and a different lab than Dupon) I do recommend Dibond.
It does not bend with temp, it is very stable. The only thing to care about is the corners, if you bend them, the real only solution is to cut the Dibond (with a circular saw at a wood workshop)…
Hope it helps…