HD Metal - Chrome Inkjet Printable/3M 8518 laminate- twenty total 11X17 sheets

Description

PLEASE NOTE - THE MATERIAL(S) MENTIONED IN THIS LISTING
ARE NOT HEAT TRANSFER VINYL
. THEY
ARE NOT
MEANT TO BE APPLIED TO FABRIC LIKE T-SHIRTS, HATS, ETC. THEY ARE TO BE USED ON HARD SURFACES LIKE GLASS, METAL, AND PLASTIC. PLEASE MESSAGE ME BEFORE BUYING IF YOU'RE UNSURE WHETHER THESE SUBSTRATES WILL WORK FOR YOUR APPLICATION. THANK YOU.
This listing is for TEN 11in x 17in sheets of professional quality inkjet printable CHROME HD Metal film and TEN 11x17 sheets of 3M 8518 laminate. Please see details for each below;
3M 8518 laminate -
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS MATERIAL HAS PREVIOUSLY ONLY BEEN AVAILABLE TO THE PROFESSIONAL VEHICLE WRAP INDUSTRY! We're now bringing it to you in an affordable and easy-to-use format for your small business or crafting needs!
Not only is this material the best in the industry at providing superior durability and longevity when applied to your artwork, but it also provides a beautiful glossy "paint-like" finish.
It will protect against elements like UV light, fuel, water, abrasion, etc.
When paired with our inkjet vinyl, this 2mil cast laminate will help your ink last at least three times longer due to its excellent ultraviolet resistance and will give your artwork beautiful and photo-realistic vibrancy.
PLEASE NOTE: This is PROFESSIONAL material which requires a cold roll laminator for application for the smoothest and best results. MANUAL APPLICATION IS NOT RECOMMENDED.
The laminate works well with both cast and calendered vinyls. This material can easily be used with personal craft cutting machines such as Cricut or Cameo as well as professional-grade cutters like Roland or Graphtec.
HD Metal (chrome) -
This ultra glossy metalized film is 5mil in thickness and is ideal for use with professional plotters as well as hobby-grade vinyl cutters and can be printed on using any desktop or wide-format dye or pigment inkjet printers.
This is a dual-purpose substrate - not only can you print on it for incredibly unique inkjet-printed graphics but you can also cut it into shapes or pinstripes to use as an accent for any project. Your imagination is the only limiting factor with this material!
PRIOR TO PURCHASING PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE LISTING AND WATCH THE VIDEO BELOW AS THERE ARE NO WORDS TO DESCRIBE THE EFFECT THIS SUBSTRATE GIVES TO YOUR PRINTED GRAPHICS.
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Tips regarding use and handling of this substrate;
- Consider wearing non-marring nylon gloves when handling as it is extremely glossy and prone to finger prints.
- Store it completely flat (between two sheets of glass or under something heavy works best) until you're ready to use it so your printer's rollers can grab it cleanly. I will ship it flat in a cardboard sleeve. I recommend storing the substrate in this sleeve and placing glass or heavy books on top until you're ready to print on it.
- Store it in a clean area. You'll notice this material creates a lot of static charge and becomes a magnet for dust and other particles. You can also blow it off with compressed air before and after printing on it. Any accidental marks from handling it can usually be buffed out with a lint-free microfiber cloth. Make sure the material is as clean as possible before printing and again before lamination.
Regarding how to use this produ
ct with your vinyl cutter;
- If you have a hobby-grade cutter like Cricut or Silhouette, you will need to be aware of how much force your machine is capable of and you will need to do test cuts starting starting with your highest available force and working backwards until you reach optimal settings. If you have questions regarding whether your machine will work with this material, I always recommend contacting the manufacturer. Please also feel free to message me with any questions.
- A carrier sheet (also known as a cutting mat) is necessary when using this material in a plotter/vinyl cutter. Because this material is thicker and heavier than other vinyls, a carrier sheet will help keep the material flat and smooth which will result in the most accurate cuts.
- Because this substrate is
ULTRA GLOSSY
, you may need to dull your registration marks in order for your cutter or plotter to pick them up. You may try masking tape, Scotch tape, etc. Please note - some models of vinyl cutters will specify the types of substrates which can be used with it so please check your manual or call the manufacturer if you plan to purchase this material. Again, please also feel free to message me with questions.
Please note -
higher quality printers made by Epson, Canon, and HP which contain 6-8 inkjet cartridges will give you the best quality result and a greater color spectrum with this and any other inkjet printable substrate. Higher-end printers will also have higher-end rollers which are made for use with heavier materials such as this.
If you're looking for larger quantities of vinyl, please message me for a quote.