Nekoosa RTape VinylEfx 4826 Smooth Mirror – Outdoor Printable Metallic Vinyl

RTape VinylEfx 4826 Smooth Mirror is a printable, outdoor-durable metallized PVC graphic film for distinctive metallic-effect decals, signs, lettering, and accents. Its smooth mirror appearance adds decorative detail while supporting compatible digital printing, including eco-solvent inkjet printing. Choose the available color and roll-size variant for your project.

Applications and Benefits

• Custom printed decals, signage, and point-of-purchase graphics.
• Metallic-look lettering, branded displays, and specialty decorative graphics.
• Indoor and exterior graphics on appropriate flat surfaces and simple curves.
• Compatible with computer cutting and other manufacturer-listed conversion methods.

Manufacturer-Verified Specifications

• Product family: RTape VinylEfx 4826 Outdoor Durable, Smooth Mirror.
• Construction: metallized PVC film; 3.0 mil film thickness.
• Finish: gloss; blockout/opacity: yes.
• Adhesive: permanent, clear pressure-sensitive adhesive.
• Release liner: 88# layflat.
• Conformability: flat surfaces and simple curves.
• Outdoor durability: 3 years (manufacturer-listed rating; job conditions can affect performance).
• Shelf life: 1 year under appropriate storage conditions.
• Color(s): 104 Gold, 107 Silver, and 224 Rose Gold. Select among the variants shown on this product page.

Printing and Ink Compatibility

This film supports solvent and eco-solvent, latex, and UV inkjet printing, as well as screen printing. These are manufacturer-listed print methods, not guarantees for every printer model or ink formulation. Confirm your printer's supported media path, ink profile, print settings, curing, and ink adhesion before production.

• Solvent / eco-solvent inkjet: compatible.
• Latex inkjet: compatible.
• UV inkjet: compatible.
• Thermal transfer: compatible.
• Screen printing: compatible.
• Specific aqueous/dye/pigment desktop inkjet systems: not established by this catalog; do not assume compatibility.

Cutting and Installation

• Computer cutting, steel-rule die cutting, thermal die cutting, flatbed converting, and sheeting: manufacturer-listed as compatible.
• Cold lamination: manufacturer-listed as compatible; choose an appropriate laminate system for the print and project.
• Wet application: not recommended in the FDC catalog.
• Minimum application temperature: 60°F (16°C).
• Applications: interior and exterior use on suitable surfaces.
• Surface should be clean, dry, and prepared according to current manufacturer installation instructions.

Common Questions

Can I print this vinyl using eco-solvent ink? Yes. The FDC catalog lists solvent / eco-solvent print compatibility for this 4826 film.

Can I use it with latex or UV printers? Yes, both are listed as compatible printing processes. Verify machine-specific media and settings before printing.

Is this film intended for outdoor use? Yes. FDC lists 3 years of outdoor durability. Actual performance depends on the application and exposure.

Can I use wet application? No; the manufacturer lists wet application as not recommended.

Is every vinyl cutter or printer compatible? No. Equipment and print profiles vary; test a small section before production.

Specifications based on the FDC Sign Net Price Book, effective August 3, 2026, pages 80–83. Follow current manufacturer technical bulletins for application details.