Accidentally wrapped truck in 3M 40C, would that hold?

[rdelight]

Hi, My installers just fully wrapped a truck that was printed on the wrong film, we found that it was 3M 40C but laminated with 2 mil cast overlaminate.
Would you let that go out for a test with a customer, or it has to be re-wrapped?
Should I expect this to hold long term, in lower Alabama?

 

[KH t's n Signs]

what type of truck? Did you use primer 94? What do you consider long term? 2 years? 5 years? And was it a full wrap bumpers and all?

 

[weyandsign]

Put yourself in the customer's shoes. Would you want your truck wrapped with calendered vinyl? No, you wouldn't. You could admit the mistake and offer a discount or offer to re-wrap

 

[rdelight]

It's a commercial wrap and it's done right, no primer. Hood and roof were printed on wider media and it was cast, no bumpers.
From what I understand wrap shops all over the world are using calendared films, many of the color change wrap brands like techwrap are calendar and people are using them.

 

[weyandsign]

Sorry I didn't know that. In that case maybe let it go and see how it goes.

 

[Gino]

Kinda depends on what you quoted them. If you quoted one thing and gave them another, it's entirely up to them if they want you to do it over or not...... or accept a 30% discount or something, not other shops who might be doing it. That has absolutely no bearing on what you promised.

 

[White Haus]

That's unfortunate, probably not something that you want to discover after the job is done.

How well do you know the customer? If I was in your shoes I'd probably explain what happened and see if they're okay with leaving at is for the time being, with the understanding that if/when it fails prematurely that you will replace with proper cast film. Maybe you'll get lucky and it will hold up or the vehicle will get written off, or maybe you'll be redoing it in a couple of months.

 

[rdelight]

Yes, that's absolutely right. I'm not trying to get away with a mistake that will cost anything to the customer. I wonder if I can expect the wrap to hold.

 

[Boudica]

That's unfortunate, probably not something that you want to discover after the job is done.

How well do you know the customer? If I was in your shoes I'd probably explain what happened and see if they're okay with leaving at is for the time being, with the understanding that if/when it fails prematurely that you will replace with proper cast film. Maybe you'll get lucky and it will hold up or the vehicle will get written off, or maybe you'll be redoing it in a couple of months.

This is what I was thinking. It just might hold up fairly well. Some areas will fail sooner than if you used 180. Just guarantee you will repair early failure in the future.

 

[Gino]

40c is meant for flat surfaces and mild curves. Does you truck involve compound curves, indentations or other problem areas ??

 

[Boudica]

But if it's already on there, there's no problem areas, yet. It's a removable vinyl, and could fall off in a couple months. Depends on the weather and care. So if/ when it starts falling off, fix it.

 

[Johnny Best]

If it has rivits that will be the first place to fail, I have wrapped trucks with flat sides with calander with cast laminate product and it holds up well without a problem.

 

[rdelight]

My final decision was to call the customer and explain we have to hold the truck for longer and re-wrap it. The good thing was all parts weren't yet reinstalled (mirrors, handles, and such), and because it was freshly re-wrapped, we stripped both sides in 20 minutes.

 

[mfatty500]

Sounds like you made the right call.

 

[KH t's n Signs]

Yea if it was still in the shop and just have to keep it longer I agree. However, with 3M you never know if it will stick or not whether its cast or calendared LOL

 

[gnubler]

I would have done the same thing and written it off as "free" training (also known as a non-profit job)

 

[jcskikus]

I've used 40C on a number of wraps, on ambulances, trailers, pickups, and SUVs. They hold up just fine, especially if you are using the proper laminate. If you hold it for a few days, and it appears to not show and failure whatsoever, let it go.

 

[d fleming]

My final decision was to call the customer and explain we have to hold the truck for longer and re-wrap it. The good thing was all parts weren't yet reinstalled (mirrors, handles, and such), and because it was freshly re-wrapped, we stripped both sides in 20 minutes.

Bingo. That kind of ethic will ensure you a quality rep and longevity in business. Good call.