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3M 8518 Scotchcal glossy protective film

3M 8518 Scotchcal glossy protective film

SKU 3MD.8518-54
by 3M

3M™ Scotchcal™ Gloss Protective Film 8518 is a highly form-fitting, clear protective film that helps enhance gloss to create a brilliant sheen that dazzlingly reflects sunlight and resists fuel vapors. This protective film provides additional, long-lasting protection against ultraviolet rays and physical damage to certain digitally printed graphics. It is recommended for various types of graphics, including vehicle and boat veneers.

3M™ Scotchcal™ Gloss Protective Film 8518 helps improve the long-term durability of sign graphics. When used with 3M™ recommended products, this protective film provides durability to flexible, rigid, flat and thermoformed sign faces and protects them from environmental elements. Protect your graphics with 3M™ Scotchcal™ Gloss Protective Film 8518.

Recommended apps

  • Ideal for vehicle veneers, giving them a brilliant shine
  • Opaque signs, public transport, vehicles, transport and boats
Size: 54" x 50 yards

Specifications

Details:

Product color Transparent
Core diameter (metric) 76.2mm
Sustainability Superior quality
Useful life 5 years
Surface finish Chandelier
Guarantee 3M™ MCS™ Warranty, 3M™ Core Product Warranty, 3M™ Performance Guarantee
Interior Exterior Inside Outside
Application surface Compound curves, Simple curves, Plane with rivets, Flat
Maximum operating temperature (Celsius) 93°C, 107°C
Maximum temperature for use (Celsius) 32°C
Minimum application temperature (Celsius) 10°C, 15°C
Minimum operating temperature (Celsius) -54°C, -53°C
Maximum operating temperature (Fahrenheit) 200°F, 224.6°F
Maximum temperature for use (Fahrenheit) 90°F
Minimum application temperature (Fahrenheit) 50°F, 60°F
Minimum operating temperature (Fahrenheit) -65.2°F, -65°F
Film type Cast vinyl
Media Thickness (Imperial) 3 in
Film thickness (imperial) 2 mil
Film thickness (metric) 51 μm