3M Vinyl Wrap
Premium Vinyl Films – 3M Vinyl Wrap
There is a very interesting saying in China about 3M, you can definitely find a 3M product within 3-meter diameter. This statement is not an exaggeration. 3M offers a wide range of consumer products that deliver efficiency, simplicity, and creativity. We’ve relied on their products to meet the demanding needs of our home and office.
When it comes to the vinyl wraps, graphics, and signage field, 3M is also a trusted material supplier. ACME fabricates vehicle wraps and graphics with a wide range of 3M vinyl wraps for wrapping your car or fleet.
3M Vinyl Film Types We Use
3M Controltac 180mC Graphic Film
3M Scotchcal 7125 Graphic Film
3M Wrap Film Series 1080
3M Wrap Film Series Neon
3M Sctchlite 680 Reflective Film
3M™ Controltac™ Series 180mC Graphic Film
180mC Vinyl Features:
- Excellent hiding power
- Comply™ Technology – non-visible air release channels on back adhesive for easy and bubble-free installation.
- Controltac™ Technology – low initial adhesion for quick repositioning.
- Expected performance life of 10 years (unwarranted period for unprinted film with no graphic protection, applied to a flat, vertical, outdoor surface)
Physical Characteristics
| Item | Value |
| Material | Cast Vinyl |
| Thickness | Without adhesive: 2 mils (0.05mm) With adhesive: 3~4mil (0.08~0.10mm) |
| Adhesive Color | Gray or clear |
| Temperature Range After Application | -60°C to 107°C |
| Applied Shrinkage | 0.015 inch (0.4 mm) |
| Graphic Removal | Removable within the warranty period |
| Substrates | ABS, Aluminum, Chrome, Fiberglass reinforced plastics, Glass, Paint |
| Application | Indoor and outdoor signs Vehicle and fleet graphics Watercraft graphics (above the static water line only) |
3M 180mC Data Sheet
Available Colors (7125/7725/180mC Series)
3M 1080 Series Vinyl Wraps
The 3M™ 1080 series vinyl wrap is a vinyl film installed on the outside of a vehicle to produce the finished look of a fresh paint job. There’s no need to print or apply an overlaminate, you can use the vinyl directly out of the box.
1080 Vinyl Features:
- Dual-cast vinyl film with 3.5mil thick.
- Five styles: matte, satin, gloss, carbon fiber, and brushed metal.
- Pressure-sensitive adhesives.
- Invisible air-release channels for bubble-free results.
- Removable with heat and/or chemicals.
- 7-year life for Matte, Satin, and Gloss.
- 5-year life for Carbon Fiber and Brushed Metal.
3M 1080 Data Sheet
Available Colors
3M Scotchcal™ ElectroCut™ 7125 Graphic Film
- Cast vinyl film with 2mil thick.
- Same color on both sides, clear adhesive.
- Pressure-sensitive, non-removable adhesive.
- Pre-spaced and electronically cut graphics.
- Expected performance life of 8 years (applied to a flat, vertical, outdoor surface).
- Ideal for vinyl transfer stickers, signs, vehicle graphics, labels, and two-way window markings.
3M Neon Wrap Film
- Dual-cast vinyl film with 3.5mil thick.
- Pressure-activated adhesive for easy sliding and repositioning.
- Non-visible air release channels on back adhesive for easy and bubble-free installation.
- Removable with heat and/or chemicals.
- Expected performance life of 3-6 months years (applied to a flat, vertical, outdoor surface).
- Ideal for vehicle and fleet graphics, emblems, or striping.
3M™ Sctchlite™ Reflective Graphic Film Series 680
- 7 mil vinyl for screen printing.
- Pressure-activated adhesive for easy sliding and repositioning.
- Non-removable.
- Expected performance life of 9 years for vehicles(applied to a flat, vertical, outdoor surface).
- Ideal for vehicle graphics, indoor and outdoor signage.
Application and Caring for 3M Vehicle Vinyl Wrap
Please check our installation guidelines with detailed vehicle wrap installation instructions.
Below is a video about How to Wrap a Bumper with 3M Wrap Film
FAQs
Q: How Much Does 3M Vinyl Wrap Cost?
A: Prices for rolls of 3M’s standard 1080 Series vinyl wrap film range from roughly $25 to $30 for 10 square feet. The average car requires roughly 250 square feet of vinyl to cover its entire surface. So the car wrap will cost you approximately $600-$750 in the material.
Q: How Much Does It Cost to Wrap A Car with 3M Vinyl?
A: Most people consider it’s expensive to wrap a car. Actually, most costs incurred from professional wrapping service, which is labor-intensive. The average baseline costs of having a professional apply a wrap is between $2000 to $7000, based on the vehicle size and class.
However, if you feel you can do the task yourself, there are fewer costs associated with the process than professional installation. The approximate cost is $600-$750, and these prices will vary depending on the vinyl retailer, the color, and the design of the wrap.
