3M™ Diamond Grade™ DG³ Reflective Sheeting

DG³ Cost Comparison Calculator

You may save money in the long run as DG³ Reflective Sheeting may cost less than you think.

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Our upgrade calculator shows you the cost and the value in upgrading your signs to 3M™ Diamond Grade™ DG³ Reflective Sheeting (Exceeds ASTM D4956 Type XI specifications).

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- Sheeting type
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  Sheeting cost (per sq ft)
  
  Overlay cost (per sq ft)
  
  Changes to sign material, labor and installations costs will be reflected on both sides of the comparison to isolate the difference in sheeting cost.
  
  Sign materials costs
  
  Sign materials costs
  Substrate cost (flat panel) (per sign)
  
  Sign materials costs
  Substrate cost (extruded panel) (per sign)
  
  Sign post or structure cost (per sign)
  
  Estimated imaging cost (per sign)
  
  Labor and installation costs
  
  Labor and installation costs
  Sign labor cost (per sign)
  
  Installation cost (per sign)
  
  Lighting (guide signs)
  
  Lighting (guide signs)
  Electricity (annual)
  
  Maintenance of lights (annual)
  
  Agency Costs
  
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  Total Project Cost
  
  Annual Transportation Budget
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  (Total Installed Sign Cost () / years warranty) - (Total Installed Sign Cost (ASTM Type XI) / years warranty) + (electricity (annual) (if applicable) + maintenance of lights (annual)) (if applicable) * 12
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- Cost comparison is an estimate only and is based on assumed values that may vary for your project. This is not a quote or bid and does not guarantee price.
- Brightness and Durability.
  
  3M's Type XI sheeting outperforms 3M's Type IX, IV, and I sheetings' performance in all years of their warranted life. Even after 12 years, 3M's Type XI sheeting warranted performance is still above 3M's Type IX, IV, and I sheetings' initial performance.
  Year 1 initial retroreflectivity minimum values from ASTM D4956-19
  
  Retroreflectivity values correspond to observation angle 0.2° and entrance angle -4°
  
  Federal minimum for white guide sign sheeting at observation angle 0.2° and entrance angle -4°
  
  Sheeting retroreflectivity values over time are based upon minimum warranty performance levels. Actual sheeting performance may be higher.

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Retroreflective Sheeting Cost Comparison
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Customer Name		Date
Sheeting Type		Square Feet
Sign Size (inches)		Imaging Method
Substrate Type		Total Number of Signs


	3M™ Diamond Grade™ DG³ (ASTM Type XI)


Total Installed Sign Cost	$	Total Installed Sign Cost	$
Sheeting cost as a % of total sign cost	%	Sheeting cost as a % of total sign cost	%
Sheeting cost as a % of total installed sign cost	%	Sheeting cost as a % of total installed sign cost	%
Sheeting cost as a % of total project cost		Sheeting cost as a % of total project cost
Sheeting cost as a % of agency's annual transportation budget		Sheeting cost as a % of agency's annual transportation budget


	$


Estimated Life (in years)		Estimated Life (in years)


Total savings using 3M™ Diamond Grade™ DG³ (ASTM Type XI)	$


Sheeting Cost (per sq ft)	$	Sheeting Cost (per sq ft)	$
(per sign)	$	(per sign)	$
Overlay Cost (per sq ft)	$	Overlay Cost (per sq ft)	$
Substrate Cost (flat panel) (per sign)	$	Substrate Cost (flat panel) (per sign)	$
Substrate Cost (extruded panel) (per sign)	$	Substrate Cost (extruded panel) (per sign)	$
Sign Post/Structure (per sign)	$	Sign Post/Structure (per sign)	$
Sign Labor Cost (per sign)	$	Sign Labor Cost (per sign)	$
Installation Cost (per sign)	$	Installation Cost (per sign)	$


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Electricity (annual)	$	Electricity (annual)	$
Maintenance of lights (annual)	$	Maintenance of lights (annual)	$
Total project cost	$	Total project cost	$
Annual Transportation Budget	$	Annual Transportation Budget	$

Brightness and Durability.
3M's Type XI sheeting outperforms 3M's Type IX, IV, and I sheetings' performance in all years of their warranted life. Even after 12 years, 3M's Type XI sheeting warranted performance is still above 3M's Type IX, IV, and I sheetings' initial performance.


•	Year 1 initial retroreflectivity minimum values from ASTM D4956-19
•	Retroreflectivity values correspond to observation angle 0.2° and entrance angle -4°
•	Federal minimum for white guide sign sheeting at observation angle 0.2° and entrance angle -4°
•	Sheeting retroreflectivity values over time are based upon minimum warranty performance levels. Actual sheeting performance may be higher.

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DG³ Cost Comparison Calculator

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