Oracal 3165ra vs . 3Mij35c

[luggnut]

i use the oracal right now for everyday signage... it cost me about $225 per roll the 3M is adverised at $170. the oracal says a 5yr intermediate the 3M says 5yr also. i'm thinking about switching ... has anyone used both and has any suggestions or opinions on these?

 

[speedmedia]

I have not used the 3m either, never heard of it. Might be interested to see how it works.

I know I have tried ij160c vs. 3551 and was very happy with that stuff. Good print, and great for install for a calendared vinyl.

Thanks,
Kurt

 

[Adam Bennett]

I've only used Ij35 (no "c")

But I'm sure that makes things even better. I can't talk sh!t about Oracal because I've NEVER used their print media. ever.

 

[acothran]

I'm going through the same thing right now. $0.05 per sq/ft can make a big difference. Just received or roll of IJ35C and as soon as I burn through this roll of 3165RA, I'll give it a try.

Allen

 

[johnnysigns]

Definitely fill us in. Were using about a roll a week of the 3165ra here. Switching is something we've toyed with.

 

[cptcorn]

I like IJ35 more than the cheaper oracal stuff...3M's material seems to handle a little better than Oracal's... Haven't used the comply version, never needed it.

The awesome thing about Oracal is you can get a cheap laminate with it in various sizes, I think 3M's cheap laminate is only in a 54" roll size.

 

[luggnut]

i've just started with a new roll of 3Mij35c (air release version) so far prints nice has the air release pattern of the CV3 version so no visible pattern. i'm using the same profile i was for oracal 3165ra and it looks the same so far. and at $75 dollars cheaper i think i'm switching

 

[cptcorn]

i've just started with a new roll of 3Mij35c (air release version) so far prints nice has the air release pattern of the CV3 version so no visible pattern. i'm using the same profile i was for oracal 3165ra and it looks the same so far. and at $75 dollars cheaper i think i'm switching

Cool I thought it just had the Cv1 pattern... might have to spend the $50 roughly and go with comply from now on.

 

[acothran]

Same tests here and we can't tell much of a difference. 3165RA is a bit thicker (.75 mil). You can get the 3165RA for as cheap, or cheaper, than the IJ35C...somewhere in the $0.25-$0.26 sq/ft range.

Allen

 

[B Snyder]

What is 3M's compatible laminate for IJ30C? Anyone using Oracal 210G with it?

 

[acothran]

What is 3M's compatible laminate for IJ30C? Anyone using Oracal 210G with it?

I think 8509 is their recommended but I've yet to try it. I've only used 210G since we already had it loaded in the laminator.

Allen