What it's made of.
How long it lasts.
The honest spec sheet. Lifespans assume vertical outdoor exposure in Southern Ontario. Horizontal surfaces (flat tops of trucks, roof signs) get less life. Horizontal-but-shaded gets more.
| Code | Type | Best for | Outdoor life | Laminate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3M IJ180Cv3 | Cast vinyl | Vehicle wraps, full and partial | 7 yr* | 3M 8519 / 8520 |
| Avery MPI 1105 | Cast vinyl | Vehicle wraps, fleet | 9 yr* | Avery DOL 1380 |
| 3M Scotchcal 7725 | High-perf calendared | Cut lettering, decals, USDOT | 7 yr | — |
| Oracal 651 | Calendared | Indoor signage, short-term outdoor | 3 yr | — |
| 3M 680 series | Reflective | Trailers, emergency vehicles | 7 yr | — |
| 13 oz scrim vinyl | Banner | Outdoor banners, event signage | 2 yr | — |
| Mesh banner | Banner | Construction fence, scaffolding | 2 yr | — |
| Polycarbonate / acrylic | Sign face | Lit sign-box faces (second-surface) | 10 yr+ | n/a |
| ACM (Dibond) | Rigid panel | Real-estate listings, storefront fascia | 10 yr+ | n/a |
| Coroplast | Rigid panel | Site safety, real estate riders | 1 yr | n/a |
Send us a photo of the truck.
We'll send back a number.
Most quotes go out within one business day. Tell us the vehicle (or the storefront, or the event), what you want it to say, and roughly when you need it. We'll match material, lifespan and budget to the job.