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Needing printable 3M vinyl

SellersSign&Design

SellersSign&Design

New Member
I am needing a latex printable, high performance white 3M vinyl comparable to Oracal 751. I know 180cv3 would work, but I don't need air release and it isn't going to be used for wrapping. It seems like most distributors are trying to push the 180, but it seems like a waste of money for general signage and print/cut vehicle graphics.
 
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Andy D

Active Member
I'm not sure if it prints well with latex, or how it compares in price to the other series,
but we eco-solvent print on the 3M 50 series white all the time and it works great.
It's a bright white, and it cuts and weeds better than most.
 
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Andy D

Active Member
J Hill Designs said:
calendared though.
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True, but because it's thicker, it blocks out the substrate colors nicely
without having a gray adhesive side.
It's 5 years outdoors vinyl, and when laminated, I would think it would add another couple years.

It's only good for flat surface with no rivets though....
 
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Kwiksigns

wookie
why 3M? If you are using 751, just print on that. I use to print 651/751, really any cut vinyl with my 260, and still do with my 360. If you need 3m, i'd go with electrocut as previously stated.
 
TomK

TomK

New Member
Kwiksigns said:
why 3M? If you are using 751, just print on that. I use to print 651/751, really any cut vinyl with my 260, and still do with my 360. If you need 3m, i'd go with electrocut as previously stated.
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What profiles do you use for the HP for these materials (651 and 751)? Mind sharing those?
 
jfiscus

jfiscus

Rap Master
We use the 180c for print/cut all day long here. Never had a problem with it or tried any 3M w/o air release as we stock the 180c for wraps.
180c comes in all different widths so if you don't need a 54" just order a 36" roll for less.
We even stock 15" 180c for our edge here, as customers love applying it and not getting any bubbles.
 
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Kwiksigns

wookie
TomK said:
What profiles do you use for the HP for these materials (651 and 751)? Mind sharing those?
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Not anything special. I just use the generic vinyl that came stock with the printer, I think. Or the stock HP premium vinyl profile. When I print on 651 it is usually a magnet or coro sign and all I really care about is if it is cured. But those seem to work pretty good.
 
SellersSign&Design

SellersSign&Design

New Member
I will give the Electrocut a try. I want to stick with 3M because it is often requested and I run 3M reflective so I normally have the 3M laminate loaded in the laminator. The biggest thing I will be using this for is my fire helmet shields. The air release channels really stand out due to how small and detailed they are, so that's why I prefer a cast vinyl without the air release.

jfiscus- I didn't know the 180 was even available in 15" punched, I was told that it wasn't compatible with the Edge. That's awesome, I'll have to get a roll and try that out!
 
eahicks

eahicks

Magna Cum Laude - School of Hard Knocks
SellersSign&Design said:
The air release channels really stand out due to how small and detailed they are, so that's why I prefer a cast vinyl without the air release.
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Huh? Are you using V1? V3 shows no channels, and I do tons of small and large decals. You can not see air channels.
 
eahicks

eahicks

Magna Cum Laude - School of Hard Knocks
Jo-Jo said:
We use IJ35C and really like it! Never had any issues with it!
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That's what we use on everyday intermediate stuff. But OP thinks he sees air channels, so air release is out of the question for him. Plus I think he wants a Cast vinyl.
 
SellersSign&Design

SellersSign&Design

New Member
eahicks said:
That's what we use on everyday intermediate stuff. But OP thinks he sees air channels, so air release is out of the question for him.
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Intermediate is out of the question for what I'm using it for, not necessarily air release. I will try the Electrocut, and I'm also going to get a sample of the 180CV3 and see how it looks.
 
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