Question Help Identify this 3M Material

[siphon56]

We started a phone and laptop wrap business few months ago. At first, we used 40C gloss white for UV printing. But customers complained it didn't stick well, especially at the edges and with thin vinyl cuts. We tried a different material from a similar business and it worked great. It sticks well, is thicker than 40C, and has grey adhesive with bigger controltac gaps. We're trying to figure out what 3M material this is. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[Christian @ 2CT Media]

Looks like it could be 180Cv1, but what you are holding is so generic that it could be one of many 3M products

 

[TheAngryCanadian]

3M IJ180C-10 . . the original version .

 

[siphon56]

Looks like it could be 180Cv1, but what you are holding is so generic that it could be one of many 3M products

Thank you for replying on this thread; much appreciated.

 

[siphon56]

3M IJ180C-10 . . the original version .

Thank you, I will definitely check them out.

 

[Mr.Signboy]

Thank you, I will definitely check them out.

You should try using IJ35C, it's a lot stickier than 40C and way cheaper than IJ180.

 

[MikePro]

+1 to above stated IJ180c-10. slightly annoying how that pattern shows through the surface after application, but its good stuff.
ij35/40c is cheap and reliable, but will not conform. we only use it on flat stuff.

 

[siphon56]

You should try using IJ35C, it's a lot stickier than 40C and way cheaper than IJ180.

It looks like a permanent adhesive. I don't think our competitor's uses a permanent adhesive as the skins (decals) goes on to your back of the phone, using a permanent adhesive might leave residues.

 

[siphon56]

+1 to above stated IJ180c-10. slightly annoying how that pattern shows through the surface after application, but its good stuff.
ij35/40c is cheap and reliable, but will not conform. we only use it on flat stuff.

I checked out the IJ180C, the IJ180C is very thin in compared to the one I shared into the image. Not IJ180C, we are still looking lmao.

 

[siphon56]

+1 to above stated IJ180c-10. slightly annoying how that pattern shows through the surface after application, but its good stuff.
ij35/40c is cheap and reliable, but will not conform. we only use it on flat stuff.

I have a feeling it might be IJ160C but not sure. What are your thoughts on IJ160C? Have you used them?

 

[CanuckSigns]

Is that a print, or is it something like Di-Noc? Di-Noc is very thick and is removable.

 

[MikePro]

IJ160 seems pricey for a calendared vinyl but I'm sure its a fine media.

 

[ikarasu]

I checked out the IJ180C, the IJ180C is very thin in compared to the one I shared into the image. Not IJ180C, we are still looking lmao.

Are you laminating it? Or are they and you're not ?

Usually for phones and stuff people use 40c or 180. It's not ij35 as that's a different backer.... To me it looks like 40c, or 180cv3.

 

[siphon56]

Are you laminating it? Or are they and you're not ?

Usually for phones and stuff people use 40c or 180. It's not ij35 as that's a different backer.... To me it looks like 40c, or 180cv3.

No, we are not laminating, or so are they. I have tried 40c, and its adhesive is not good. It's not 40c or 180cv3, as they have micro air channels. The one in the photo has wide air channels. So, most probably it is either 180C or 160C. What do you think about 35C? Can you explain it to me a bit? Thanks

 

[siphon56]

IJ160 seems pricey for a calendared vinyl but I'm sure its a fine media.

Yes, they are and also it is hard to find. Have you tried 160C? If yes, can you tell me a bit about 160C compared to 40C?

 

[jfiscus]

That adhesive pattern is not very even at all, I'm not sure that is legit 3M vinyl with it looking all swirly like that.
If it is thicker and has the large cross hatches I'd say IJ160c also, but I haven't had a roll here in about 4 years.

 

[MikePro]

Yes, they are and also it is hard to find. Have you tried 160C? If yes, can you tell me a bit about 160C compared to 40C?

no, i haven't tried it. id imagine its the same as ij40 but slightly better ...and still won't wrap contours with permanence.

 

[ikarasu]

No, we are not laminating, or so are they. I have tried 40c, and its adhesive is not good. It's not 40c or 180cv3, as they have micro air channels. The one in the photo has wide air channels. So, most probably it is either 180C or 160C. What do you think about 35C? Can you explain it to me a bit? Thanks

Cv3 isn't micro, it's wide channels but it's thin. 180 Mc is micro channel.

Ij35 is a permanent... That said, depends on what you using on. We use IJ 35c on anything plastic or glass, and it peels off pretty easy