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  • where can i find conformable chrome vinyl?

    Posted by Peter Normington on 23 July 2007 at 15:20

    I’m sure its now available and has been mentioned on the boards, cant find it though, can anyone point me in the right direction?

    Thanks

    Peter

    Peter Normington replied 18 years, 3 months ago 5 Members · 6 Replies
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  • Robert Lambie

    Member
    23 July 2007 at 16:29

    I would say it is NOT available Peter. There maybe a company offering a so called wrapping chrome but unless being promoted "directly by" industry leaders like 3M, Avery, Oracal, Mactac etc ide say steer well clear.
    Chrome is a polyester film. not a vinyl, so it does not stretch.

  • Jason Xuereb

    Member
    23 July 2007 at 16:56
  • Robert Lambie

    Member
    23 July 2007 at 18:14

    i have seen this sort of thing before jason. on the web and also on theses boards by one of our members who wrapped a transit van in it about a year ago.
    the outcome looked great in the pictures, as it does in the link you posted.
    however, i still keep to my opinion as stated above.
    these vehicles may look good in pictures but i bet the film looks stressed, wrinkled, creased and even patched in places up close. but not noticeable in the pictures…
    there are a few reputable wraps on the market today that actually do all they claim, even then they must be applied 100% correct or they will fail like any other vinyl. Now if they cannot "perfect" the wrap vinyl for the most demanding of vehicle recess, what chance do they have with a polyester film that will not and does not have any give?
    as i said, if the reputable suppliers such as 3M make the claim, knowing they back their products and claims… then i will sit up and listen. 😀

  • Bruno VD

    Member
    31 July 2007 at 12:11

    Try This site: http://www.sott.nl I think they have some mettalic ones.

    Bruno

  • Gavin MacMillan

    Member
    31 July 2007 at 12:37

    Doro do a pvc ‘conformable’ silver and gold. There obviously going to be better than the polyester films but I don’t know how good. I get the impression you just want it to conformable not a full on wrap vinyl so I guess this should be fine. Can’t find a link – DFP31 for silver DFP32 for gold – 5year exterior and printable. I don’t think it’s in the catalogue.

    Gavin

  • Peter Normington

    Member
    31 July 2007 at 12:44

    it was for stripes over a new vw bug
    The customer has opted for metallic silver instead.

    Thanks anyways guys

    Peter

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