Switching to Avery wrap

Left 3M a couple years ago due to issues. Used it exclusively for 30 years. The quality control and customer service is not what it used to be and their
prices just keep rising. Avery is what we switched to and the 1105 has been awesome for us. Our installers prefer it over the 3M as well.
Avery also costs less which helps with profit!

 

I've been using 3M for 11 years now. We had an issue with them (not material, but company ethics) and switched to Avery for a few months. Avery DO have a much better corporate team and mentality, but their material does not do well in the sun. Every Avery wrap we did failed, due to sun fade, within 2 years. We did a fleet where it was all avery, and the hoods were 3M.. the Hoods looked brand new, and the avery wrap was dead. In my opinion - 3M support is only as good as the rep you have... our rep has been good for us in the last year or two. Good luck. Also 2-3 years on a wrap that is outdoor 24/7 to have fade isn't super uncommon.. especially in your parts. Good luck with the switch.

 

I am Josh Cormany, the developer of our Media Division here at Gans Digital. I used to sell lots and lots of rolls of 3M controltac back in the late 90’s and 2000’s, but was unable to secure any dealerships once I got back into that market segment here at Gans.

All the major brands decided that their business with companies like Fellers, and Grimco is more important than Gans. Well, since I have been in this industry for over 23 years now and considered to be an expert in our field, I thought it would be a great idea to develop a new cast vinyl with a major US manufacturer that refuses to deal with the type of companies who just simply buy up the competition.

After nearly 2 years of adhesive development, we are 100% confident that this is a material that your installers will love to work with. It has a slightly higher tack than Arlon SLX, this makes doing 1 man installs easier than normal. This is a 10 year outdoor rated 2 Mil CAST VINYL, and comes with our 2 Mil CAST GLOSS or MATTE laminate. (We do not guarantee 10 years on the car though)

All we need is 1 opportunity to show you how great this material is. The Avery material is a great product and I totally understand if you are completely tied to that brand. I am asking that you try our material if you are a 3M, Arlon, Avery, Oracal, MacTac, or Hexis CAST solution user. I really feel that you will have great success with our CAST solution vs. the above mentioned brands.

These wrap kits are 100% satisfaction GUARANTEED! If you do not love the way it prints and installs, we will bring it back and refund your money!

 

So you're saying this Cast vinyl is manufactured in the USA? Does it have Egress? Does it have a warranty? What inks does it like? Is the adhesive opaque?
How about some more info on the product...since you're already here touting it.
Interested.

 

Sun exposure is a VERY important factor for us here in the South.

from our testing, the ARLON SLX has matched if not outperformed the other "brands"

 

Yes, made in the USA. Yes, it has air-egress. Yes, it is a 10 year outdoor CAST vinyl and warranted for 7 on cars. It loves all types of inks including Latex, UV, and Eco-Solvent. I have not seen this type of success with cast vinyl in my career, every single installer so far has absolutely loved it! It is very similar to SLX with a slightly higher tack is how the clients describe it to me. I can send out some printed and laminated sheets for you to check out. Wrap a side mirror and see how you like it.

http://www.gansdigital.com/products/media/cast-vinyl-materials/srt-car-wrap-vinyl/
http://www.gansdigital.com/products...ls/srt-car-wrap-vinyl/gans-srt-warranty-info/

 

I 'll try your samples. Send to Auto Graphics Plus, 827 N West St, Carroll, Iowa 51401. Thanks, John

 

BigfishDM Can you send out sample sheets to print on with your laminate to see how they work with individual printers?

 

Will do.

 

Let me see what I can do, what equipment do you run? I would rather send you a kit on a hold billing and if you do not love it, I will just bring it back.