cg- · 01-11-2006, 10:51 AM

We have been using 3M IJ-180C with 3M's 8519 for vehicles. Lately (past 6 months) we have been getting scuff marks on all the 8519 about every foot (same spot around the roll) We had a 3M rep out and he claim that it was a manufacturing defect and that he would talk to the 3M Quality Control. So far 3M has done jack about it, they have also not returned phone calls. We are now having problems getting them to return calls about a failure on an install where the vinyl is the problem.

Does anyone have a vinyl they like for vehicle wraps besides 3M?

mwoodson44 · 01-11-2006, 11:38 AM

Oracal 3951 vinyl with 290 series laminate. I've been very pleased with both products.

Barry · 01-11-2006, 11:42 AM

Arlon also has a nice wrap material.

jayhawksigns · 01-11-2006, 12:17 PM

Haven't used the Arlon sample material we got in yet, but I have been very pleased with the Oracal material, as an alternative to 3M.

cg- · 01-11-2006, 04:40 PM

I think Arlon was the one I couldn't remember the name... Haven't seen anything about that one.

Oracal might be an option. Thanks guys.

ebowen · 01-11-2006, 08:41 PM

CG you may contact the arlon rep on the board about a sample. I recieved some but havent had a chance to try it and then you can try before you buy. Seems to feel like good product just havent used it yet.

mastersignwizard · 01-12-2006, 01:08 AM

Oracal 3951 with the 290 over lam or Arlon DPF6000 with the 3220 over lam are the best for doing car wraps and for quality.

cg- · 01-12-2006, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mastersignwizard

Oracal 3951 with the 290 over lam or Arlon DPF6000 with the 3220 over lam are the best for doing car wraps and for quality.

OK, I'm interested... why do you say that.

TC49010 · 01-12-2006, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mwoodson44

Oracal 3951 vinyl with 290 series laminate. I've been very pleased with both products.

Ok I found 290GF and 290G ..what is the difference of the 2? They are both the same size rolls and same price.
Thanks,
Trixie

mastersignwizard · 01-12-2006, 09:12 PM

I have tried a number of other vinyl's and those are the 2 that work the best. They perform well, adhere very well, conform great, the price is good and they both print well.

01-11-2006, 10:51 AM	#1
cg- Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 106 Printer:	Vehicle wrap material We have been using 3M IJ-180C with 3M's 8519 for vehicles. Lately (past 6 months) we have been getting scuff marks on all the 8519 about every foot (same spot around the roll) We had a 3M rep out and he claim that it was a manufacturing defect and that he would talk to the 3M Quality Control. So far 3M has done jack about it, they have also not returned phone calls. We are now having problems getting them to return calls about a failure on an install where the vinyl is the problem. Does anyone have a vinyl they like for vehicle wraps besides 3M?

01-11-2006, 11:42 AM	#3
Barry Administrator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 1,977 Printer: Versacamm SP300	Arlon also has a nice wrap material. __________________ Mimaki JV3-130SPII - Triangle Mild Solvent inks (MLD) Graphtec FC7000 Cutter Wasatch SoftRip v6.0

01-11-2006, 12:17 PM	#4
jayhawksigns Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 303 Printer: Mimaki JV3-160S w/ Triangle Inks	Haven't used the Arlon sample material we got in yet, but I have been very pleased with the Oracal material, as an alternative to 3M. __________________ Matthew Jayhawk Signs & Graphics www.jayhawksigns.com Got Squeege?

01-12-2006, 01:08 AM	#7
mastersignwizard Administrator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,038 Printer: Roland SC-545 EX Pro II V & HP5500	Oracal 3951 with the 290 over lam or Arlon DPF6000 with the 3220 over lam are the best for doing car wraps and for quality. __________________ Corey Printing Digital www.printingdigital.net E-Mail: corey@printingdigital.net Direct: 623-444-5200 Roland SC545EX Pro II V w/Triangle MLD Bulk Ink System - HP5500 - Flexi Sign Pro - Sign Lab - Wasatch SoftRip - Onyx - Daige Laminator - Ioline SC72 - Ioline Studio 8 - CorelDRAW X3 - Adobe Creative Suite CS3 - Eye Candy Effects Collection - Vertus Fluid Mask - Flaming Pear - All Andromeda Photoshop-Plugins - PhotoZoom Pro - EyeOne Proof & Profile Maker - Estimate

01-12-2006, 09:12 PM	#10
mastersignwizard Administrator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,038 Printer: Roland SC-545 EX Pro II V & HP5500	I have tried a number of other vinyl's and those are the 2 that work the best. They perform well, adhere very well, conform great, the price is good and they both print well. __________________ Corey Printing Digital www.printingdigital.net E-Mail: corey@printingdigital.net Direct: 623-444-5200 Roland SC545EX Pro II V w/Triangle MLD Bulk Ink System - HP5500 - Flexi Sign Pro - Sign Lab - Wasatch SoftRip - Onyx - Daige Laminator - Ioline SC72 - Ioline Studio 8 - CorelDRAW X3 - Adobe Creative Suite CS3 - Eye Candy Effects Collection - Vertus Fluid Mask - Flaming Pear - All Andromeda Photoshop-Plugins - PhotoZoom Pro - EyeOne Proof & Profile Maker - Estimate

01-11-2006, 11:38 AM	#2
mwoodson44 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 346 Printer: Mimaki JV3-160S	Oracal 3951 vinyl with 290 series laminate. I've been very pleased with both products.

01-11-2006, 04:40 PM	#5
cg- Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 106 Printer:	I think Arlon was the one I couldn't remember the name... Haven't seen anything about that one. Oracal might be an option. Thanks guys.

01-11-2006, 08:41 PM	#6
ebowen Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Buckhead, GA Posts: 162 Printer: Roland SP-300	CG you may contact the arlon rep on the board about a sample. I recieved some but havent had a chance to try it and then you can try before you buy. Seems to feel like good product just havent used it yet.

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