When tackling the issue of Fluorescent Vinyl it is imperative from the beginning to stress that in the considered opinion of The Vinyl Corporation there are NO GUARANTEES as to the life and durability of a product that is produced in this method, The Vinyl Corporation have tried, tested and evaluated ALL FLUORESCENT products from 3M, AVERY, ORACAL and RITRAMA and we will never give, or support even the manufacturers warranty, Most guarantees as to the longevity of Fluorescent vinyl will read “up to a two year life” well three days is up to two years! the determining factors of the life span of a FLUORESCENT material will be attitude to solar exposure – so a horizontal application such as a bonnet or roof of a vehicle will suffer a greater level of Ultra Violet exposure from the Sun, the type of chemicals that are used to wash the vehicle and frequency of washing. There are certain processes that can prolong and even increase the life span of a FLUORESCENT vinyl such as laminating with a UV resistant material.
ORACAL 6510 CAST FLUORESCENT VINYL
This material is used for short term advertising, promotional displays and eye catching Graphics and Decals, this material is well respected as a CAST FLUORESCENT VINYL and as it is manufactured by ORACAL the quality and Eco credentials are unquestionable as it is LEAD CHROMATE FREE with a SOLVENT polyacrylate permanent adhesive which comply with REACH and RoHS requirements.
ORACAL 7510 PREMIUM CAST FLUORESCENT VINYL
This is the “GO TO” material that is the first choice for professional sign makers and SAFETY CHEVRON PRODUCERS as the life expectancy of this laminated CAST FLUORESCENT material is THREE YEARS and has consistently proved that it can stand up to the rigours of the British weather, it is still recommended by THE VINYL CORPORATION that the material is applied vertically where possible to avoid exposure to Ultra Violet rays where possible. There is a choice of seven colours all are GLOSS VINYLwhich is 150 microns thick ( very thin and flexible for a FLUORESCENT CAST VINYL) with a solvent polyacrylate permanent adhesive which is fully compliant with the highest standards that can be applied in the VINYL SIGN MAKING and manufacturing industry, In the opinion of THE VINYL CORPORATION the ORACAL 7510 PREMIUM CAST VINYL