Hello guy, I got a client who request decals like the one used by big automotive brand like Yamaha, Honda, etc, the prints are thin, not laminated yet are super durable to scratching and fading. I am for sure that they are not printed in a solvent printer, what print method are genrally used for this type of decals.
Here is a Fact and Not Opinion, and this is the bench mark.
I have a client, who parks a dozen or so Cargo truck with the rear roll up doors facing West.
The wrap color is a Deep golden color. c 2 /y 95 / m 32 / k 3 these numbers are not exact but fall between
3m Imitation Gold and 3m Sunflower yellow.
After 10 years we have recorded a 1.8% wash out of the Magenta.
Think about that for a minute. 10 years Summer time West Sun blazing down on those wraps.
This has No Equal in roll to roll Printers.
HP 831 Latex Ink / 3m Ij 180 C or cv3/ 3m 8519 Luster Laminate Top heat assist at lamination.
My Guess is the only way to beat this would be with UV Inks. But I doubt it!
If there is something Better, Please let me know.
PS, s
After 10 years, the graphics are still removable friendly. The UV Laminate
keeps the 180 film and adhesive pliable. That right there is Money Saved at the back end.