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  1. Is Briteline comparable to Arlon?

    We use Arlon SLX cast (54"x150') for most of our printed vehicle wraps, and Arlon Fusion for application to flat surfaces like box trucks. Someone called offering us Briteline WrapCAST Vinyl Film that's about $200 cheaper per roll. When comparing kits with laminate, We could save almost $400 if...
  2. Arlon fusion VS Arlon 4600GLX

    Hi all, I've been always using Arlon cast and the mono. However now I have a mid range customer. They are the end user and thinking to put the vinyl on themselves. Their products are ATVs, scooters, etc. Mostly what they need is some kind of graphic kit, digitally printed and cut to suit their...
  3. Arlon Banner Discontinued?

    We like Arlon Banner material and Fellers has told us it is discontinued. do you know anything about that? They want us to replace it with Zeelon. However, I don't like the way Zeelon prints on our Mutoh. What have you ran into and what are you doing about it?
  4. Cast Arlon Vinyl Prints

    Hey Guys, Question for you all. I have a small sign shop in WV and have an in-house cutter but have always outsourced my prints mainly due to space restrictions at my location. I have a wholesale supplier for my intermediate vinyl prints but not for my cast stuff. (if you know of anybody...
  5. Suggestions Thick sticker vinyl

    Hey everyone! Just got a new Roland VG2 54" and it's AMAzing. I'm using Arlon 4500 GLX for stickers, but am looking for something thicker. A couple of years ago Arlon made something thicker, grey on the back, w/air release, but then they discontinued it. Does anyone know what that thicker...
  6. Wall Wraps- Shrinking, Curling

    I have been using Arlon wall wrap material with an oragaurd 210 matt lam for my indoor wall wrap installations. I used the same material for my own indoor, and I am seeing that with all of my wall wraps there is a thin line of adhesive between each of my overlaps from the vinyl shrinking in to...
  7. Arlon Wrap Kit - Spider cracking in one area - ideas?

    Several months ago we wrapped a Sprinter van with the Arlon SLX wrap vinyl and laminate. There is no rear window on this van, but the design called for printed vinyl to look like a window (black with lighter text). So, we wrapped the entire rear of the van with digitally printed solid red...
  8. Need Help Arlon 2600 color Heat Wave needed

    Hello We are in need of any amount of Arlon 2600 color Heat Wave. Its discontinued product but If any of you have any length you no longer use we would like to purchase it from you. 60" by even a foot, we can use. Thank you!
  9. Alron Slx With Flite?

    Looks like some pretty sweet stuff, wonder what the price point is going to be. Arlon SLX Cast Film with Flite Technology
  10. Question Tare Proof Paper

    Does anyone know of a tare proof paper? I need to print on Rolls 36" or 54" for our Mutoh printer Eco Sol Inks. Tried Arlon DPF 208 didn't work out for us, 26 Bad rolls.:banghead:
  11. Tired of all these laminates shrinking down!!! Need help with a laminanate please...

    I need recommendation on a good 5 year laminanate roll. A laminanate I used shrank more than 2in in less than 4 months! Have there been any problems with shrinking laminate "burning" on the ARLON 3420 or the GF CONCEPT 231/240 lines?
  12. So, what exactly happened to Arlon?

    We got word last week that Arlon is now out of the game and has ceased production of all color change wrap vinyls. Does anyone here know the scope of what they are dropping product wise? Are they completely done? Will anyone be clearing out product at discount? Chime in if you have any info.
  13. Arlon Distributor?

    Hey Guys! Ive started doing logos for some businesses around town and I've used arlon in the past because i love the matte instead of the glossy of Oracal. My question is, does anyone know where i can find it? Ive looked and looked. My current vinyl supplier said they don't carry it. Thanks guys!
  14. Which brand of printable wrap vinyl do you prefer and/or avoid? 3M, Orajet, Arlon?

    I am ready to try some new wrapping products. I am looking at the following materials: 3M IJ180c, Orajet 3751 RA, and Arlon DPF 6000 XRP. Do you use any of these? Do you avoid any of these? Any experiences you may have working with these products is greatly appreciated. Up to now, the only...
  15. I Need Arlon 2500 series 3412 - From anybody PLEASE HELP

    I Need Arlon 2500 series 3412 - From anybody PLEASE HELP, Arlon is 4 weeks Back order, and this is the only acceptable color for Metro PCS, if I can't get a roll I will lose this job. I am hopeful somebody has it. It is not on ebay, and there distributors don't have any in stock. Call me...
  16. Arlon 6000XRP Failures

    Hi everyone! We have been working on a fleet of trucks for a few years now. The Arlon 6000XRP that we have been using is failing on many of the trucks. After looking through many posts on here it seems Arlon has a reputation for failing. As we continue to work on this fleet, and also replace...
  17. sticky backing on arlon dp 8000 contour cutting problem

    Has anyone came across arlon dp 8000 with a waxy backing. I'm contour cutting this material and its a nightmare. The other material that is a nightmare to contour cut is the t shirt material. It is as if when the rollers change direction it slides momenTARILY and through time keeps throwing...
  18. Which Grommets?

    I'm looking at getting another batch of self piercing #2 grommets. The first batch I got worked pretty well until I got my latest roll of gloss 13 oz banner material (Arlon DPF 313) and it doesn't want to seem to punch through three layers on the corners. I'm wondering if it's because I...
  19. Banding on Mutoh 1324

    So what causes this banding? I'm using the Arlon 3mil 720x720 G2 profile in Flexi Production Manager. I switched to the Arlon 720x720 G4 profile and it went away but the dots are not as fine. Is it the Arlon material or the profile? I'm confused on this. I've had different material give banding...
  20. Arlon DPF6000 Installers

    I am looking for Arlon installers in the Southern California area.
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