| Thickness for Aluminum |
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| Base Plate |
32 mil |
23 mil |
Thicker base plate does not warp or bend back at high speeds. |
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| Legends |
32 mil |
24 mil |
Thicker is better! The greatest wear is on the hinge points. |
| Numbers |
24 mil |
17 mil |
Hefty numbers last longer and flip better. DigiLock™ numbers 41% thicker. |
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| Double Rivets |
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We led the way here. |
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| Clip Toughness |
High |
Low |
Tough trucks deserve tough clips! |
| Clip Material |
Stainless
Steel |
Aluminum |
Over time the lighter clips lose snapping power. |
| Easy of Setting Legends |
It's a Snap |
Cumber-
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Large slots and hefty placards do not bind. Smoothly flip. Securely lock. |
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| Drain Holes & Stamp |
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| Two Drain Holes / Side |
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Prevent sludge and ice build-up. Reduce drag. |
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| Clog & Freeze Free |
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Channel slots propel ice, dirt, grime and salt away. |
| Easy Hole Alignment |
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Two holes in each corner mean more rivets - hence strength. |
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| Color Intensity |
Bright |
Dull |
Brighter is better! Just compare. Heavy, bold colors last longer. |
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| Print to Edge (meet HM206) |
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Print goes right to the edge. There is no white space around each placard. Each panel shows a full 10.75" width. |
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| Edge Smoothness |
Smooth / Polished |
Rough - Cutting Hazard |
Burr-free finish makes flipping safe and easy. |
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| Rounded Corners |
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Head off Driver's #1 complaint - cuts and scrapes. |
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| Kit Variations |
17 |
9 |
Get only the placard legends that you need. |
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