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Hello! I need customized vinyl wrap from 3M. Is it possible to get something like that? For example, we want IJ40C with adhesive of IJ180. Even if we need to buy rolls, we will. Any 3M sales rep or authorized 3M vendors, please let me know, and we can talk in more detail. Thank you!

Hello everyone, So I currently own a print shop here in AZ and were looking for whats the best way to get more wrap jobs and also best way for installation costs. We currently are having them outsourced and taking large cuts into what could be our profits per vehicle. What's a good standard...

Hey guys, So here at my shop, we've been using Orajet 3951 originally for the past couple of years. I was showcased the new model of 3971 which has a lot of features from paint protection film at the ISA show last year in Vegas. This year it was released and I purchased a roll for a client on...

Hi Everyone, I got a request to apply some decals to a portable hand wash station that popped up everywhere after Covid. What material do you guys use to wrap them? It is the plastic, not the aluminum style. I am thinking standard cast either 180 or 1105 but wanted to see what everyone else...

Curious on how much people would charge to install per sq ft for something like this? And what material would you suggest? I have 4 large. 26’ long. 9’ H and 9’ wide 2 small. 10’L, 6’H, 7’ W These will all be stripped of existing graphics. They want white gloss wrap, NO graphics, logos will...

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Hey all, Hyundai iLoads have always been my bane of existence when coming to vehicle wraps, not the car itself but the rear side window areas with there double step, U shaped recesses. I have used Avery supreme, 3M 1080 and Hexis. I would like to hear your suggestions and if anyone has used...

Hi all, hoping you can help sort out an issue that I had with a recent bus wrap. I am a graphic designer and did a wrap with a new shop that I've never used before. His requested file specs were 1:20 scale flattened @ 600dpi, and I was concerned that the final outcome @ 30dpi would look...

So I have a wrap job coming up, but before that my client wanted me to throw on some temp decals until they can get it to me. While doing the temp decals today, I noticed, it had some spots that were super smooth and did not want to stick. The body is a painted fiberglass, this is not a new...

I would like to apply large decal with matching wording to a trailer side. The decal needs to be printed, I have multiple materials on hand and I am not sure which one is best for this install. I assumed a wrap material like orajet 3551ra but some of the forums I read are saying that's not a...

Hello! I am printing with a Mutoh 1624x. While printing anything over 2-3ft I notice that the print color kind of washes out. For example I’ll start printing a nice yellow and once the print gets about 2-3ft long it starts printing like a pastel color yellow. It’s not instant, it a very gradual...

Hi, I ordered 3M cast IJ180 graphics from a big wholesale vendor and they sent me graphics with different backing I'm used getting. When I called them they said it is IJ180 but I suspect it is not. Take a look at the backing image and let me know what you think.

Our shop generally does signage and commercial vehicle graphics and wraps, but occasionally we get folks in doing colour changes etc. But recently, we're getting call after call about chrome delete and black wraps on chrome emblems and trim. Almost daily requests. Why the big popularity now...

Some custom designs - installed on Dodge Durango.

Special order for Jack Daniels full scale dragster wrap.

Our customer wants their exterior metal door wrapped. We would use 3M180C and 8519 lam. Their maintenance dept will remove the handle hardware. My concern is how well will the edges will stay down as the door is opened and closed over time. Any tips or suggestions? THANKS!

Hi Guys I tried a bunch of substrates on a Colorado1650 yesterday. I printed on Avery 1105. When I came back I did a quick test on the edge of a bumber to see how it would conform. I didnt laminate it. My results showed that it stretched about half the amount that the same print from the HP...

Hi Guys I Have been asked about wrapping a Jet, Scares me no end.. Will the wrap stay on at 350 MPH I assume its only going to take the slightest floor in the wrap and its going through the engine.. YIKES.. Has anyone done this or has any technical knowledge about this? Similarly what about...

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Hey there, I am trying to create an info graphic about the reason why you should wash your vehicle with vinyl wraps. I haven't had the best luck with finding images that shows that vinyl peeling and or chipping off due to lack of care. I was wondering if you guys can help a sis out and share...