Arlon DPF 6100XLP- how is it, views and opinions?

[Robert Lambie]

sorry mate, not sure i understand some terms…

GO OFF:-

1, adhesive to cure/bond?
2, out-gas after print?
3, none of above?

Arlon digital is an excellent film but like "ANY" brand, there are process stipulations based on the machines, inks, profiles, laminations you use.
Unless these are followed by the book, you will not get the maximum performance promoted by the manufacturer.

[Martyn Heath]

quote Robert Lambie:

sorry mate, not sure i understand some terms…

GO OFF:-

1, adhesive to cure/bond?
2, out-gas after print?
3, none of above?

Arlon digital is an excellent film but like “ANY” brand, there are process stipulations based on the machines, inks, profiles, laminations you use.
Unless these are followed by the book, you will not get the maximum performance promoted by the manufacturer.

Thanks for the reply rob, yes sorry i was referring to the adhesive bonding to the vehicle. i will dig deeper in profiles etc.

[David Hammond]

If it’s like their SLX, I describe the adhesive on that like self cling. Very low tack, dry adhesive. It does build up a bond over time though.

Nice film, prints well. Wish we could use more of it to be fair :thumbsup:

[Martyn Heath]

Thanks david :thumbsup:

[Gill Harrison]

I think the codes may be getting mixed up.
The 6100XLP, although repositionable it is no where near as low tack as their SLX. Post heating of all risk areas still a must. Arlon SLX is the mega low tack, so much so that to start with you’ll be very suspicious of the Flite adhesive. It’s low tack features lead to a much faster install, but it does take a while to get used to it. It’s vital that after install you give all edges and overlaps a good blast of heat.
All vinyl bond is accelerated with heat, pressure and time.

[Martyn Heath]

Thanks for the details gill

[Richard Edwards]

Hi Martyn, thanks for thinking about Arlon DPF6100XLP, Gill’s answer covers all of the bases. 6100XLP is more ‘reassuringly grabby’ to begin with and is used by some major fleet wrap companies. SLX with Flite technology is the low tack, slideable option and both reach ‘drive away’ bond in pretty much the same time.

[David Stevenson]

Have a look at Oracals new 3951GRA Proslide. We’ve used quite a lot of that over the last few months and it preforms brilliant. It’s a very reasonable price too. Allow 48 hours to out gas before laminating though or it can be quite tacky. If allowed to dry properly it just slides over the surface 🙂

[Kevin Mahoney]

[quote="David Stevenson"]Have a look at Oracals new 3951GRA Proslide. We’ve used quite a lot of that over the last few months and it preforms brilliant. It’s a very reasonable price too.

Who supplies that to you David?

[David Stevenson]

quote Kevin Mahoney:

quote David Stevenson:

Have a look at Oracals new 3951GRA Proslide. We’ve used quite a lot of that over the last few months and it preforms brilliant. It’s a very reasonable price too.

Who supplies that to you David?

Hi Kevin, we buy it from SD+ here in Ireland. Their based in Dublin and offer next day delivery if ordered before 5pm. Great service and very knowledgeable although you have to watch the prices and haggle on occasions 🙂

[Kevin Mahoney]

Thanks mate, dealt with once before. They were able to offer me 3M IJ180 cheaper than any of the usual suppliers which resulted in an interesting call. Will give them a try

[Martyn Heath]

quote Kevin Mahoney:

Thanks mate, dealt with once before. They were able to offer me 3M IJ180 cheaper than any of the usual suppliers which resulted in an interesting call. Will give them a try

Are you moving away from 1104/1105 because of cost kevin?

[Kevin Mahoney]

No Martyn, not moving at all but I do like to be aware of what’s out there & trial different materials when we can. I’m never closed off to the idea of a new wrap material as the technology moves quite quickly & if somebody discovers an equivalent or better quality vinyl then I’m always interested. Incidentally, I’ve never used 1104, only the 1105 from Avery. Very good, very expensive

[Martyn Heath]

quote Kevin Mahoney:

No Martyn, not moving at all but I do like to be aware of what’s out there & trial different materials when we can. I’m never closed off to the idea of a new wrap material as the technology moves quite quickly & if somebody discovers an equivalent or better quality vinyl then I’m always interested. Incidentally, I’ve never used 1104, only the 1105 from Avery. Very good, very expensive

Agree very good and very very expensive, thats why this arlon came into play, nearly half the price and as far as im aware not half the performance.
1104 is worth a look, its cheaper than 1105 just without EA. But still very easy to use, glides on the surface well.

[Chris Wilson]

quote Martyn Heath:

Agree very good and very very expensive, thats why this arlon came into play, nearly half the price and as far as im aware not half the performance.
1104 is worth a look, its cheaper than 1105 just without EA. .

My ears have just pricked up. Got around 1k for 50m bundle of the 1104.
Never used arlon films. Always thought it was more expensive. Will need to go look

[Bernard Gallagher]

Orcal 3951 GRA is our bread & butter cast. We use a full roll a week & never had a problem. Arlon SLX is the best print quality & gloss laminate out there. We started using Orcal 3351 recently is very good small curves, caddy vans & car sides.

[Mark Piddington]

quote David Stevenson:

Have a look at Oracals new 3951GRA Proslide. We’ve used quite a lot of that over the last few months and it preforms brilliant. It’s a very reasonable price too. Allow 48 hours to out gas before laminating though or it can be quite tacky. If allowed to dry properly it just slides over the surface 🙂

Hi david, where are you purchasing your 3951 from? The quotes I’ve had work out more expensive than arlon slx

[Bernard Gallagher]

Where are you buying your SLX if your getting it cheaper than 3951??

[Mark Piddington]

I just order slx from William Smith, Antalis worked out more expensive for 3951 ra pro slide

[David Stevenson]

We buy ours from sd+ (sign & digital) in Dublin