3M Scotchcal 8518 Gloss Cast Overlaminate

3M Scotchcal 8518 is a clear, high-gloss cast vinyl overlaminate engineered for long-term graphic protection and demanding applications that require conformability. Its gloss finish enhances printed graphics with a wet-paint appearance while helping protect them from UV exposure and physical wear.

Key Features & Benefits

• Premium clear cast vinyl overlaminate
• High-gloss finish for a wet-paint appearance
• Highly conformable for demanding graphic applications
• Provides long-term UV and physical protection for compatible graphic films
• Resists fuel vapors
• 48.5 in x 50 yd roll

Common Applications

Commonly used for vehicle wraps, trucks, public transportation, watercraft graphics, opaque signs and other long-term printed graphics where gloss, conformability and durable protection are important.

Choosing 8518

8518 is the better choice when a graphic needs the conformability of a cast overlaminate, especially for wraps and demanding curves. For economical promotional graphics on flat surfaces and simple curves, 3M 8508 or 8509 may be more appropriate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 8518 a cast or calendered laminate?
8518 is a cast vinyl overlaminate.

Is it suitable for vehicle wraps?
Yes. Vehicle and transportation graphics are among its intended applications when used with compatible graphic films.