Selecting the correct outdoor vinyl for your project can be confusing and intimidating. Oracal offers a great variety of outdoor vinyl for any type of project. Knowing what each series is and when/how to use can help increase the life of your decals.
Here is a guideline for selecting the right Oracal outdoor vinyl:
| Series | 651 | 631 | 641 | 751 |
| Type | Intermediate | Exhibition | Economy Cal | Cast |
| Adhesive | Permanent (Solvent) | Removable (Water) | Permanent (Water) | Permanent (Solvent) |
| Thickness | 2.5 mil | 3 mil | 3 mil | 2 mil |
| Indoor/Outdoor | Outdoor | Indoor | Outdoor/Indoor | Outdoor |
| Year Rating | Up to 6 yrs | 3 yrs indoors | Up to 4 yrs | Up to 7 yrs |
Oracal 651 Intermediate Calender – Use on any surface that would potentially get wet such as a mailbox, drinking glasses, outdoor sign or car decal.
Oracal 631 Exhibition Calender vinyl – Use on any surface you would not want damaged when the vinyl is removed such as an interior wall, signage that will be changed often, interior door or pretty box.
Oracal 641 Economy Calender Vinyl – Use on outdoor projects you want a matte finish or on walls with low odor paints.
Oracal 751 High Performance Cast – Use on long term graphics such as fleet vehicles, commercial signage or surfaces that get a lot of sun exposure such as a boat.
What is “calender?”
Calendered vinyl is manufactured in a style similar to pasta. It runs through a series of rollers and heaters until it achieves a consistent even thickness.
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