Oracal 3165ra substitutes ???

[divers2deep]

Good morning,

I am looking to see if anyone has any recommendations for a very similar product to the Oracal 3165RA. A roll like this is $220-$250 for 50 yds. I would love to find a cheaper alternative..

Thanks in advance for your help!

Kevin

 

[tsgstl]

What about it do you like?
the thickness
the RA
how it conforms
how it lasts

 

[FatCat]

IJ-35 with comply is usually less than $200/roll for 54".

 

[laserman70]

We use alot of 3165ra. 60" roll
225.-250. isnt a bad price.
Pretty cheap for the product you get.
just my .02

 

[divers2deep]

What about it do you like?
the thickness
the RA
how it conforms
how it lasts

Thickness and RA are the 2 key factors in this material. Thanks for the reply.

 

[divers2deep]

We use alot of 3165ra. 60" roll
225.-250. isnt a bad price.
Pretty cheap for the product you get.
just my .02

Good morning,

What are your main applications with the 3165 ? If you dont mind me asking.

 

[john1]

I love the 3165RA. Just got a fresh roll in this morning.

Look around online for it and if you find a cheaper price then your vendor, Ask them to price match. I know Fellers will.

 

[401Graphics]

arlon dpf 4500gx $167 for a 54" roll.

 

[Gino]

So, let me get this straight.... you're looking for something which is currently about 31¢ a square foot to find an alternative for around 28¢ a square foot. Very interesting, indeed.

We just redid two of our bathrooms at the house and the shelf liner my wife bought was around 4¢ a square foot. I'll have to ask her what the brand name is.​

 

[divers2deep]

So, let me get this straight.... you're looking for something which is currently about 31¢ a square foot to find an alternative for around 28¢ a square foot. Very interesting, indeed.

We just redid two of our bathrooms at the house and the shelf liner my wife bought was around 4¢ a square foot. I'll have to ask her what the brand name is.
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LOOKS LIKE YOUR WIFE IS QUITE THE DEAL FINDER !

I dont see anything wrong with trying new products, especially products that have been tested by members of this very knowledgeable forum.

 

[Gino]

No, not really, I lied about the price of the shelf liner, it was about $6.00 for the whole roll.

Nothing wrong with finding new products that work well and save ya money. I just tend to be old fashioned and if it ain't broke, don't fix it. But like you said, it can't hurt to find out.

 

[Aklaim]

We switched to IJ-35C and love the stuff. Still lam with Oraguard 210 though. Can't stand the 3M calendered laminates.