3m controltac choices

[brdesign]

I've used the IJ180c for years but I'm curious about some the newer 3m vinyls. Can someone give me a comparison of the ij180, ij280, and ij175. The spec sheet for each one reads about the same, which one would be the best choice for a food trailer with rivets?

 

[whatsinaname]

Hi, did you manage to test these 3 films? What is your feedback on these 3 films? I am also on the fence to test these 3 films.

 

[jfiscus]

I have heard that the IJ175 is good for installation, but a real pain for removal later.
Have NOT tested any IJ280, but isn't 280 the series name for 3Ms reflective cut vinyl?

We are still sticking with good old IJ180c here, seems to be the best all around product as far as install & removal many years later.
We warranty everything, and hardly ever have any issues.

Now window perf - 3Ms is junk!!! We have been using Continental/Panorama materials with good quality materials coming in & quick installs, and no major failures so far.

 

[White Haus]

I have heard that the IJ175 is good for installation, but a real pain for removal later.
Have NOT tested any IJ280, but isn't 280 the series name for 3Ms reflective cut vinyl?

We are still sticking with good old IJ180c here, seems to be the best all around product as far as install & removal many years later.
We warranty everything, and hardly ever have any issues.

Now window perf - 3Ms is junk!!! We have been using Continental/Panorama materials with good quality materials coming in & quick installs, and no major failures so far.

I was hoping we could use IJ175 on an upcoming remote project to rebrand a bunch of coaches and vehicles due to lower initial tack and slideability - Did some testing in-house and found it behaved worse than IJ180cv3 in terms of scarring and handling. Also awful for smaller shape cut decals due to low initial tack. Sticking with the tried and true IJ180cv3 on the project after all.

Haven't tested IJ280 yet and probably won't bother - we don't do any/much actual wraps and I'm pretty sure it's only claim to fame is faster install times (of course at a premium).

Surely 3M has some sort of comparison chart for the 3 wrap films........... will see if I can dig it up.

 

[White Haus]

3M™ IJ280 Cv4 vs 3M™ IJ180 Cv3

3M Wrap Film IJ280 is a best-in-class vehicle wrap designed for installers who expect exceptional performance, print quality, and productivity.

connect.grimco.com

Doesn't include IJ175 in the mix but I know the main selling features on that one are lower initial tack, easier to slide, lower price point. Downside is slightly less durability and less removability down the road.

 

[XtremeXccessories]

We did a small fleet (8) of Wranglers in IJ175 that was only on there for 8-9 months. Our installers loved working with it, it was cheap, and came off really easily after that short of a time. If it's a short term project I'd recommend it, but we haven't had to remove it after it's been on there for a while so I can't comment on the long term removability.

 

[Bxtr]

We've been using 180 for most vehicle applications.
We added 280 to the mix because of bragged ease of use and installation speed up. We did a few wraps with it, still like the 180 better.
We do use 175 for flat installs - Trailers/Box Trucks even with rivets. We've had really good luck with it, plus the price point is great.