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3m 1080 vs oracal 970 (975) vs hexis hx30000

bigben

Not a newbie
Hi folks!

I would like to know if there is someone here who have worked and/or tested the 3 different carbon fibre vinyl made by 3M, Oracal and Hexis?

I would like to use it to make car hoods, roofs, interior parts, etc. Maybe make a full wrap too.

Give me your feedback.

Thanks.
 

lex

New Member
My opinion,

3M (Di-noc in Europe) is the best, it is thick, easily applied to slightly curved surfaces and has a nice structure.

Oracal is better for small heavy curved objects (It is thinner). I do not use it on large areas, because the carbon lines are not straight.

Hexis; bad experience

Lex
 

lex

New Member
3M Di-noc is too tough (stiff) for a full-wrap
but excellent for roofs and hoods.

I forgot to say this,
Lex
 

restyleit

New Member
Hi folks!

I would like to know if there is someone here who have worked and/or tested the 3 different carbon fibre vinyl made by 3M, Oracal and Hexis?

I would like to use it to make car hoods, roofs, interior parts, etc. Maybe make a full wrap too.

Give me your feedback.

Thanks.

3M - 60", air release, thinner than the rest
Oracal - 60", no air release
Hexis - 54"(60" in the works), air release

We usually use Hexis. Some hoods are way too big so before had to turn to Oracal, now 3M because of the air channels.
problem with 3m is that because it's fairly thin it rips easier along the pattern, have to be more careful with it
 

kstompaint

New Member
I've only used the 3M and was very impressed with it. If the air and vehicle temperature are a little cool, you have to keep the vinyl warm, otherwise it will tear along the line of the pattern when you're repositioning it. I found it reasonable to work with even on contoured areas and it's a no brainer for hoods, roofs, etc.

We did two 2011 Porsche GT3's last month with it. The roof, hood, deck lid, and bumpers.
 

Kentucky Wraps

Kentucky Wraps
I've only used the 3M and was very impressed with it. If the air and vehicle temperature are a little cool, you have to keep the vinyl warm, otherwise it will tear along the line of the pattern when you're repositioning it. I found it reasonable to work with even on contoured areas and it's a no brainer for hoods, roofs, etc.

We did two 2011 Porsche GT3's last month with it. The roof, hood, deck lid, and bumpers.

SHOW US please
 

lex

New Member
Hey,
as far as i know, there is only one carbon imitation on the market, here in Belgium, made by 3M: 3M-Di-noc, available in 7 colors.
It is very beautiful and I love it
It is stiff, therefore you need to use a primer on curved surfaces.
Thickness: 3M Di-Noc = 212 micron versus Oracal-975 = 100micron

"3M 1080" is unknown to me.
Maybe, 3M has one other product on the U.S. market?
Forgive me if I compare the wrong product.

groetjes,
Lex
 

D Blackwell

New Member
Hi, I am the US Marketing contact for 3M™ Scotchprint® Wrap Film Series 1080. Currently, 1080 is available in North America, but is currently being rolled out to other areas shortly. (Soon, Lex, soon)

There is a difference between Di-Noc CA421 and 1080-CF12.
  • 1080 is a 60" cast, 3.5-5 mil film with slideability, air release and removable adhesive.
  • Di-Noc is a 48" calendered, 8.5-10.0 mil film with only air release and is permanent.
Scotchprint Wrap Film Series 1080 also carries a horizontal warranty. Something the other films currently do not.

You can find out more and request sample swatches at 3Mgraphics.com/1080. Thanks.
 

kstompaint

New Member
Sorry for the delay. Pics of the Porsche GT3 car that we wrapped (the silver is Oracal, carbon is 3M), and a 2011 Camaro convertible I did this morning.
 

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GAC05

Quit buggin' me
kstom,
your installs look really good.
Is that shark fin antenna one piece?

Overall I am not a fan of the finished look.
I'm sure many go for that look, I just not one of them.

wayne k
guam usa
 
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