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To clarify, we understand that prespace tape needs to be used in the application of dicut graphics, but the user must understand that this can possibly cause a lessening of the gloss level of the overlaminate. What pre-space tape are you all using...

Thanks Thank you, Wayne. Very happy to help... Regards, Adam Larson 3M Commercial Graphics- Marketing ajlarson@mmm.com, 651.733.9259

All, We would be more than happy to help (all of) you with finding the most appropriate profile for whatever your printer/ink/RIP/media combination is. It would be best to put you in contact with one of our technical service folks. If you would like to explore this, please send me an email...

Question For You... BayviewSignWorks, Which printer do you have the VP-300 or VP-300i? Which RIP software are you using (i.e. Onyx, VersaWorks, etc.)? Let me know and I will try and point you in the right direction. Thanks. Adam Larson 3M Commercial Graphics- Marketing ajlarson@mmm.com...

GAC05- I got your post and your email. I shot you a note this morning. Let me know if you did not receive it. Hope to get you some 1080 samples asap. Thanks to everyone for their support on this site. Happy Friday, Adam Larson 3M Commercial Graphics- Marketing ajlarson@mmm.com, 651.733.9259

My apologies... My apologies for not checking back with you again, I assumed everything was settled once we figured out you had received the wrong film. When I checked in with Grimco they reiterated that they have been working with you to resolve the issue. I hope you'll consider giving...

Sorry to hear you're having problems with 8518! The problem may be that the pre-mask you put on the 8518 is affecting the surface gloss. We do not recommend pre-masking on any of our gloss materials for that reason. The other cause could be surface impressions. Those usually show up right out...

Coloradosigns- thanks for the recommendation! Don't mind me while I insert a bit of a marketing plug here too: Summer is nearly here and the boat wrap market is growing, so you can expect to see more requests like this. Both *3M™ Controltac™ Graphic Film with Comply™ v3 Adhesive IJ180Cv3...

Thanks for everyone’s responses. The only thing I would add, as a product marketer at 3M, is a comment towards using cast films with calendered films ("Also, IJ160 is an option. It's a calendared vinyl that, according to Fellers' 2012 catalog, should be laminated with 8518, which is cast…")...

mtrider-things are well, thanks for asking. Glad to hear that this issue wasn't major, but I still apologize that it created some concern for you. Also, happy to hear that someone who attended one of my training seminars is out there doing great with their wrapping business. Out of...

Datoshway- I apologize for the issues you experienced when using 1080. We haven't heard much about the product ripping upon install like you described. Would you be open to one of our tech service personnel reaching out to you? Do you have any manufacturing info (i.e. lot number, date of...

mtrider- sorry to hear that you had some issues with IJ180Cv3 and 8518. Any overlam that isn't truly optically clear (i.e. everything, but 8914) will "show" a bit and might affect the resolution/quality of your print. Not sure how some of your wrap looked great and other parts looked cloudy...

We're here! Thanks for reaching out. It actually does not matter whether an installer is 3M certified or not. It is just a requirement that the proper installation steps are followed (see...

Sounds like IJ35 didn't have the right adhesion for your substrate, hopefully IJ180 works better. As others mentioned, it's important to use a 3M Wall Test Kit to determine the best film to use on a wall. As we all know, walls can be very difficult to stick to because of the different...

Sorry to drop a "PR bomb" on you guys, I didn't mean to insult anyone. There are limits to what the legal department will let me say before the sale is officially closed. You can always reach out to me offline with any questions, yes even warranty ones, ColoradoSigns!