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Overlaminate for Vinyl

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Pski89

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Im taking it from my reading school grade laminate is no good.

what is a term I should look for for laminate,

i want something that has very long life

I have been using the Traffic Wrapz from uscutter, as it is VERY nice laminate, just at $175 for 10yd its pretty pricy.

any thoughs for overlaminate for stickers and then a stronger one for car decals and signs??

THANKS!!
 
Solventinkjet

Solventinkjet

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Pski89 said:
what is a term I should look for for laminate,
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Just like printable vinyl, laminate comes in the calendered and cast varieties. Calendered is generally good for 3-4 years. Cast is the high end stuff that lasts 7-9 years. What you're using right now is a short roll of cast laminate used for car wraps which is why it's so expensive. If you buy a full sized roll, 50 yards, the price should come down. I personally wouldn't use anything but calendered for car decals etc. Not worth the cost.
 
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ikarasu

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Some calandered is ok for car decals... Some not. I'd at least get a polymeric calandered with UV protection. Something like 3m 8508.


It also depends on the material. Never put a calandered overlam on a cast vinyl (the reverse is generally ok)

I feel like uscutters prices are pretty high too. I mean... It's open for anyone to buy, and everyone to see the prices - is Grimco or gansdigital or fellers not way cheaper ?
 
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Pski89

New Member
so when i am comparing x2 laminates such as

3M™ 8508 Scotchcal Gloss Overlaminate
vs
ORAGUARD® 290 Premium Cast PVC Laminating Film

it is mainly volume and price at that point, as they are both cast
 
Notarealsignguy

Notarealsignguy

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Pski89 said:
so when i am comparing x2 laminates such as

3M™ 8508 Scotchcal Gloss Overlaminate
vs
ORAGUARD® 290 Premium Cast PVC Laminating Film

it is mainly volume and price at that point, as they are both cast
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No. Search for the answers, they are out there.
 
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signheremd

New Member
Pski89 said:
so when i am comparing x2 laminates such as

3M™ 8508 Scotchcal Gloss Overlaminate
vs
ORAGUARD® 290 Premium Cast PVC Laminating Film

it is mainly volume and price at that point, as they are both cast
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No. 3M 8508 is a 2.3mil 4yr overlaminate, Oraguard 290 is a 2.0mil 8yr. The 3M 8508 is meant for windows and walls, the Oraguard is meant for all uses including vehicle wraps. Price is very different. If you want a comparable 3M, try 8518 - it is a 8yr 2.0mil, though it costs more than the Oraguard. If you want to learn more, I suggest you try reading the manufacturer sheets on these products. Here is a link for 3M overlaminates (below), be sure to go to page 17 as it gives an excellent comparison of various 3M laminates.


I know Grimco has links for these with each product on their webstore. As a professional, you will want to train yourself to read these things. They provide information to not only help you make a good choice for your application, but also odd things like which transfer works (important for various etch films, as example).

Here is a link to Oraguards 290 fact sheet:

 
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Pski89

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signheremd said:
No. 3M 8508 is a 2.3mil 4yr overlaminate, Oraguard 290 is a 2.0mil 8yr. The 3M 8508 is meant for windows and walls, the Oraguard is meant for all uses including vehicle wraps. Price is very different. If you want a comparable 3M, try 8518 - it is a 8yr 2.0mil, though it costs more than the Oraguard. If you want to learn more, I suggest you try reading the manufacturer sheets on these products. Here is a link for 3M overlaminates (below), be sure to go to page 17 as it gives an excellent comparison of various 3M laminates.


I know Grimco has links for these with each product on their webstore. As a professional, you will want to train yourself to read these things. They provide information to not only help you make a good choice for your application, but also odd things like which transfer works (important for various etch films, as example).

Here is a link to Oraguards 290 fact sheet:

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Thank you for the directive! i am reading into it.
 
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