Description

3M Scotchcal Gloss Overlaminate 8518

3M Scotchcal Gloss Overlaminate 8518

2 Mil Cast Scotchcal™ Luster Cold Overlaminate.
• 8 year durability.
• Delivers extended outdoor durability.
• Protect digital prints from moisture, abrasion and UV.
• Delivers superior conformability.
• 2 mil cast semi-gloss vinyl overlaminate.

Scotchcal
Luster Overlaminate 8519 and 8519CP and
Matte Overlaminate 8520 and 8520CP
Description
Advantages
Provide additional UV (ultraviolet) and physical
protection
For use with thermal and piezo ink jet graphics
Available in luster and matte gloss
Adhesive allows for cold temperature lamination
The designation CP on 3M Scotchcal Luster
Overlaminate 8519CP and 3M Scotchcal Matte
Overlaminate 8520CP means the product is designed
for the Hewlett Packard DesignJet CP printers.
Applications and End Uses
Scotchcal luster overlaminate 8519/8519CP and Scotchcal
matte overlaminate 8520/8520CP are durable,
overlaminates for use with most thermal ink jet and piezo
ink jet graphic films. These types of applications are
warranted by the 3M MCS Warranty.
Required on all warranted thermal ink jet graphics.
Refer to the base film Product Bulletin for details.
Optional on most warranted piezo ink jet graphics.
Refer to the base film Product Bulletin for details.
Limitations of End Uses
We do not normally warrant other applications, but please
contact us to discuss your needs or let us suggest other 3M
products.
Specifically, we do not warrant this film when used on:
� 3M� Ink Jet Poster Paper 8580
� 3M� Ink Jet Poster Paper With Restickable Adhesive
8581
� Graphics made for automotive Original Equipment
Manufacturers (OEM); contact 3M Automotive
Division at 1-800-328-1684, Ext. 444, for alternatives.
Compatible Products
Selected 3M graphic films designated for use with thermal
ink jet or piezo ink jet printing. The following list is
current as of July, 2000.
Thermal Ink Jet Products
– 3M� Scotchcal� Changeable Opaque Imaging
Media 8522CP
– 3M� Scotchcal� Instant Dry Translucent Imaging
Media 8544CP
– 3M� Scotchcal� Translucent Imaging Media
3637-20
– 3M� Scotchcal� Opaque Imaging Media 3657-10
– 3M� Ink Jet Poster Paper 8580
– 3M� Ink Jet Poster Paper With Restickable Adhesive
8581
Piezo Ink Jet Products
– 3M� Controltac� Plus Graphic Film 180–10 and
RG180–10
– 3M� Scotchlite� Plus Flexible Reflective Sheeting
680–10 and RG680–10
– 3M� Scotchcal� Graphic Film RG3400
– 3M� Scotchcal� Changeable Graphic Film 3500 and
RG3500
– 3M� Scotchcal� Graphic Film IJ3630–20 and
RG3630–20
– 3M� Scotchcal� Graphic Film 3650–114 and
RG3650–114Technical Data Sheet
1680 Fruitville Road, 3rd Floor • Sarasota, FL 34236 • 941-330-1210 • fax: 941-330-1220 • 800-453-9538 • lexjet.com
2 – Product Bulletin 8519/8520
Product Line
Property Description
Color Clear
Thickness
(film plus
adhesive)
0.003 to 0.004 inch (0.08 to 0.10 mm)
Adhesive Pressure sensitive, clear
Liner 78 pound paper
Gloss 8519/8519CP: Luster
8520/8520CP: Matte
Roll sizes 8519CP and 8520CP
36 inches × 25 yards (92 cm × 22.5 m)
48.5 inches × 25 yards (123 cm × 22.5 m)
54 inches × 25 yards (137 cm × 22.5 m)
8519 and 8520
These rolls are not splice free.
36 inches × 50 yards (92 cm × 45 m)
36 inches × 100 yards (92 cm × 90 m)
48.5 inches × 50 yards (123 cm × 45 m)
48.5 inches × 100 yards (123 cm × 90 m)
54 inches × 50 yards (137 cm × 45 m)
54 inches × 100 yards (137 cm × 90m)
Effective Performance Life
Note: Some thermal ink jet finished graphics are not
warranted for durability. Refer to the base film or
paper product bulletin for details.
The effective performance life of 3M� Scotchcal� Luster
Overlaminate 8519/8519CP and 3M� Scotchcal� Matte
Overlaminate 8520/8520CP is based on field experience
and exposure tests conducted throughout the United States.
The actual performance depends on the:
� Piezo ink jet graphics: Manufactured by a 3M
Scotchprint� Graphics Authorized Manufacturer
� Thermal ink jet graphics: Manufactured by a 3M
Thermal Ink Jet Registered Fabricator.
� Correct combination of film or sheeting and inks
� Selection and preparation of the substrate
� Application methods
� Use on vertical surfaces (90°+/– 10°)
� Cleaning and maintenance methods
� Exposure conditions
Warranted Durability
Some graphics have a graphics warranty, while others are
warranted for product only. For specific warranted
durability, refer to the Product Bulletin for the film or
sheeting you are using. See 3M Related Literature at the
end of this bulletin.
Fabrication
These overlaminates, which have a pressure sensitive
adhesive, can be cold roll applied. Refer to the
instructions provided by the manufacturer for your
laminator and the 3M Related Literature section for further
information.
Application Tape
The type of application tape to use depends on the type of
graphic produced and the ink, overlaminate or overprint
clear that was applied last.
� To determine the appropriate application tape to use,
refer to the Product Bulletin for the film or sheeting
you are using
� For instructions on how to use application tape, see
Instruction Bulletin 4.3 for details.
Maintenance and Cleaning
Use a cleaner such as the kind used for high-quality
painted surfaces. The cleaner must be wet, non-abrasive,
without strong solvents or alcohol, and have a pH value
between 3.0 and 11.0 (neither strongly acidic nor strongly
alkaline).
Note: Graphics damaged by improper cleaning are not
covered by the 3M warranty.
Shelf Life, Storage, and Shipping
� Store the overlaminate in a clean, dry area, away from
direct sunlight, and at an ambient temperature less
than 86�F (30�C).
� Unprocessed film has a shelf life of 2 years after
receipt from 3M. Processed film has a shelf life of 1
year. However, the total shelf life of a graphic before
and after processing cannot exceed 2 years.

33M™ Scotchcal™ Gloss Overlaminate 8518, 54 in x 50 yd
3M ID 75347061998 UPC# 00051128752876
3M™ Scotchcal™ Gloss Overlaminate 8518, 60 in x 50 yd
3M ID 75347089551 UPC# 00051128789988
3M™ Scotchcal™ Gloss Overlaminate 8518, 48.5 in x 50 yd
3M ID 75347089544 UPC# 00051128790007
3M™ Scotchcal™ Gloss Overlaminate 8518, Miscellaneous Sizes
3M ID 75347062137
3M™ Scotchcal™ Gloss Overlaminate 8518, 54 in x 10 yd
3M ID 75347062160 UPC# 00051128756843
3M™ Scotchcal™ Gloss Overlaminate 8518, 54 in x 100 yd
3M ID 75347186126 UPC# 00051128805947
3M™ Scotchcal™ Gloss Overlaminate 8518, 48.5 in x 100 yd
3M ID 75347089643 UPC# 00051128790038
3M™ Scotchcal™ Gloss Overlaminate 8518, 54 in x 25 yd
3M ID 75347062228 UPC# 00051128756874
3M™ Scotchcal™ Gloss Overlaminate 8518, Sample Roll, 54 in x 5 yd
3M ID 75347188296 UPC# 00051128803967
3M™ Scotchcal™ Gloss Overlaminate 8518, 30 in x 50 yd
3M ID 75347090906 UPC# 00051128794661
3M™ Scotchcal™ Gloss Overlaminate 8518, 36 in x 50 yd
3M ID 75347089635 UPC# 00051128790045
3M™ Scotchcal™ Gloss Overlaminate 8518, 60 in x 100 yd
3M ID 75347089569 UPC# 00051128789995