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Custom Chrome Print Vinyl Wrap
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Create eye-catching chrome vehicle graphics, custom metallic designs, and specialty wraps with Custom Chrome Print Vinyl Wrap, professionally printed by Printara. Choose between two premium chrome materials: Avery Dennison SF100 Conform Chrome and HEXIS KROMPRINT Printable Chrome Film.
Both materials feature a highly reflective, mirror-like chrome appearance that gives printed graphics a distinctive metallic effect. Whether you're creating custom automotive accents, promotional vehicle graphics, or specialty branding, Printara offers professional printing on chrome vinyl to bring your designs to life.
While both films produce a premium chrome appearance, their construction, adhesive technology, printing compatibility, and recommended applications differ. Understanding these differences will help you choose the right material for your project.
Choose Your Chrome Printable Vinyl
Avery Dennison SF100 Conform Chrome
Avery Dennison Conform Chrome is a premium specialty chrome accent film featuring a mirror-like finish and Easy Apply RS adhesive technology. It is designed primarily for decorative vehicle accents, compatible curved surfaces, and specialty automotive graphics.
Easy Apply RS technology provides slideability, repositionability, and air release to help installers position graphics before final adhesion. Printara offers custom printing on Avery Conform Chrome as a specialty service, allowing customers to incorporate artwork and branding into its reflective chrome appearance.
- Premium 5.7 mil specialty chrome film.
- Highly reflective, mirror-like appearance.
- Easy Apply RS air-release adhesive technology.
- Slideable and repositionable during installation.
- Suitable for approved vehicle accents and mild curves.
- Long-term removable adhesive.
- Up to 3 years of outdoor durability under specified conditions.
- Specialty custom printing offered by Printara.
Manufacturer Note: Avery Dennison primarily markets Conform Chrome as an accent film and does not recommend it for full vehicle wraps or covering vehicle proximity sensors. Printara's custom printing service should not be interpreted as a manufacturer warranty for printed chrome graphics.
View Avery Dennison Conform Chrome Specifications →
HEXIS KROMPRINT Printable Chrome
HEXIS KROMPRINT is a high-performance, multi-layered cast chrome film specifically developed for compatible digital printing applications. Its gloss silver mirror-like surface provides a distinctive foundation for custom printed chrome graphics.
Featuring HEX'PRESS adhesive technology, KROMPRINT uses structured adhesive channels to help air escape during installation. The film is designed for temporary vehicle wrapping applications and can conform to certain approved curves and three-dimensional surfaces when installed properly.
- Premium 125-micron multi-layered cast film.
- Gloss silver mirror-effect chrome surface.
- HEX'PRESS air-release adhesive technology.
- Pressure-sensitive solvent-based acrylic adhesive.
- Designed for compatible digital printing.
- Suitable for approved curved and 3D surfaces.
- Designed for temporary full vehicle wraps.
- Compatible with manufacturer-specified printing and laminating systems.
Printing Note: HEXIS specifies latex and UV printing for flat two-dimensional applications, but latex printing only for three-dimensional applications. Other printing methods may fall outside manufacturer-supported constructions.
View HEXIS KROMPRINT Media Specifications →
Avery Dennison Conform Chrome vs. HEXIS KROMPRINT
Both materials offer a mirror-like chrome appearance, but they are designed for different installation and printing requirements.
| Feature | Avery Chrome | HEXIS Chrome |
|---|---|---|
| Product | SF100 Conform Chrome | KROMPRINT |
| Film Type | Specialty Chrome Accent Film | Multi-Layer Cast Film |
| Thickness | 5.7 Mil | 125 Microns |
| Appearance | Mirror Chrome | Mirror Chrome |
| Adhesive | Easy Apply RS | HEX'PRESS |
| Air Release | Yes | Yes |
| Main Use | Vehicle Accents | Printed Chrome Wraps |
| Full Wraps | Not Recommended | Approved Temporary Uses |
| Custom Printing | Printara Specialty Service | Manufacturer-Specified Methods |
| Installation | Dry | Dry |
Both materials require careful installation. Excessive heating, stretching, and improper handling can affect chrome appearance. Printing and lamination compatibility should be verified for the chosen application.
What Can Custom Chrome Print Vinyl Be Used For?
Custom printed chrome vinyl offers a unique solution for specialty automotive graphics, promotional designs, and metallic branding. Application suitability depends on whether Avery Dennison Conform Chrome or HEXIS KROMPRINT is selected.
- Partial Vehicle Wraps : Create custom chrome graphics for compatible vehicle doors, hoods, side panels, and decorative automotive accents.
- Full Vehicle Wraps : HEXIS KROMPRINT is designed for temporary full chrome vehicle wraps using compatible printing and finishing systems. Avery Conform Chrome is not recommended by its manufacturer for full car wraps.
- Fleet Graphics : Produce specialty metallic logos, chrome lettering, and decorative branding accents for compatible commercial vehicles.
- Chrome Vehicle Accents: Create distinctive mirror-like details for compatible mirrors, trim, and selected automotive surfaces.
- Promotional Vehicle Graphics: Produce custom chrome designs for promotional vehicles, events, and displays.
- Decorative Signs & Displays: Create metallic printed graphics on approved flat display surfaces.
Professional Custom Printing by Printara
Printara offers professional large-format printing for wrap shops, automotive restyling businesses, graphic designers, sign companies, and independent installers. Upload your artwork, company branding, logos, or custom designs and have them printed on your selected chrome film.
The reflective chrome surface creates a different appearance than traditional white printable vinyl. Printed colors can take on a metallic effect, while unprinted areas retain the chrome appearance. The final result depends on artwork, ink coverage, lighting, and finishing. Printed samples are recommended for color-critical projects.
Printara offers available printing selections, including standard 6-color printing and 11-color Ultra Sharp HD Printing. Printing compatibility and suitable applications may differ between Avery and HEXIS materials.
Discover the benefits of our 11-Color Ultra Sharp HD Printing technology for projects requiring detailed graphics, rich colors, and smooth gradients.
Printing Compatibility: Avery Conform Chrome printing is offered as a specialty Printara service. HEXIS specifies latex and UV printing for 2D applications, and latex printing for 3D applications. Other print systems may not qualify for manufacturer-backed performance claims.
Lamination & Finish Options
Customize the appearance of your printed chrome graphics with Printara's available finishing options. Different laminates can significantly change the chrome's reflective appearance and provide different levels of surface protection.
- Gloss: A high-shine finish that emphasizes the mirror-like chrome appearance.
- Satin: A smooth, low-sheen finish that softens reflections while maintaining a metallic appearance.
- Matte: A non-gloss finish that minimizes reflections and creates a flatter metallic look.
- Avery Gloss Clear Sparkle: A specialty gloss finish featuring a subtle sparkle effect.
- Gloss Plus Protection Film: An enhanced protection option with a glossy appearance and additional surface protection.
- Satin Plus Protection Film: An enhanced protection option with a satin appearance and additional surface protection.
Finish availability depends on product configuration. Chrome films require compatible laminates to maintain suitable conformability and appearance. Printara's selectable finishes are not automatically manufacturer-approved constructions for every application.
Installation Considerations
Chrome vinyl requires additional care compared to standard white cast wrap films. The mirror-like surface can be sensitive to scratching, overheating, and excessive stretching.
- Install on clean, dry, compatible surfaces.
- Use appropriate dry installation techniques.
- Avoid excessive stretching or overheating.
- Handle the chrome surface carefully to minimize scratches.
- Use compatible finishing materials for the intended curves and contours.
- Follow the selected manufacturer's heating and post-heating instructions.
- Do not cover vehicle sensors without verifying compatibility.
Printing & File Preparation Guides
Need help preparing your artwork or understanding how your custom print is calculated? Scroll down to our Guides section below for instructions on:
- How to set up your print file for production.
- How to create contour cut lines for custom-cut graphics.
- How square footage is calculated for printing and pricing.
Estimating a project? Use our Printara Project Cost Calculator to estimate material requirements and costs for your project.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Avery Chrome and HEXIS KROMPRINT?
Avery Dennison Conform Chrome is primarily a specialty accent film that Printara offers custom printing on. HEXIS KROMPRINT is specifically manufactured for compatible digital printing and temporary full vehicle wrapping applications. Both feature a mirror-like chrome appearance but differ in adhesive technology, installation requirements, and printing compatibility.
Can custom printed chrome vinyl be used for full vehicle wraps?
HEXIS KROMPRINT is designed for temporary full vehicle wraps with compatible printing, lamination, and installation methods. Avery Dennison does not recommend its Conform Chrome film for complete vehicle wraps. Always verify the selected material is appropriate for your project.
Will printed colors look different on chrome vinyl?
Yes. Chrome film has a reflective surface that influences printed colors. Artwork, ink coverage, lighting, and laminate selection can affect the final result. A printed sample is recommended when accurate colors or a specific metallic effect are important.
How long does custom printed chrome vinyl last?
Durability depends on the selected film, printing system, laminate, installation, and outdoor exposure. Avery lists up to three years for specified unprinted Conform Chrome constructions. HEXIS performance depends on its approved printed graphic construction. Neither rating should be assumed to guarantee the lifespan of every Printara custom print.
Manufacturer Resources
For detailed material specifications, recommended applications, and installation requirements, review the official manufacturer resources:
Chrome film performance, printing compatibility, conformability, durability, and manufacturer warranty eligibility depend on the material, printing process, lamination, application, and installation conditions. Not all manufacturer performance claims apply to custom printed chrome constructions. Always review current technical guidance before installation.
Wholesale Pricing Available
Wholesale Pricing Available
For print shops and installers
Wholesale pricing for your next big project
Order custom prints and other Printara products at wholesale pricing. If you are not yet a wholesale customer, apply below to get started.
Apply for wholesaleCustom print discounts
Your discount is based on the total square footage of custom prints in your order. The highest tier reached applies.
| Custom print order size | Discount |
|---|---|
| 100–299 sq ft | 3% off |
| 300–499 sq ft | 5% off |
| 500–999 sq ft | 7% off |
| 1,000–1,499 sq ft | 9% off |
| 1,500 sq ft or more | 12% off |
10% off other products
Wholesale customers receive 10% off all other products. Services, including graphic design and installation, are excluded.
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Submit the wholesale application to request access to wholesale pricing.
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Guides
How to set up your print file
How to set up your print file
File size and artwork dimensions
- Maximum file size: 1 GB.
- Artwork width: Make your artwork at least 0.5″ narrower than the media you select. For example, artwork printed on 60″ media should be no wider than 59.5″.
- Artwork size: Set up your file at the size you want it printed whenever possible. Smaller-scale files are accepted too. If you send a smaller file, tell us the final print size and scale in your order comments.
- Raster image resolution: Make sure your image has enough resolution for its final print size. Enlarging a low-resolution image can make it look blurry or pixelated.
Color
For standard artwork: We recommend sending RGB artwork with the sRGB IEC61966-2.1 color profile embedded. This gives our print software a consistent reference when converting colors for the selected printer and material.
For artwork using Printara Colors: Use the LAB values shown for the color. In Illustrator, create a LAB-defined spot-color swatch and keep it as a spot color in your vector file and production PDF. Preserving the spot-color definition is the preferred way to carry the Printara color target into production.
Prepare your artwork
- Images: Use an image resolution that suits the final print size. Low-resolution images may look blurry or pixelated.
- Fonts and placed images: In vector files, convert fonts to outlines, curves, or paths. Embed any images placed in your file.
- Artboard: Crop the artboard closely around your full design. Any blank space inside the artboard may be included in the printed output.
Accepted file types
We accept PDF, PSD/PSB, TIFF, JPEG, PNG, AI, EPS, and SVG files. To preserve Printara LAB spot colors, submit vector artwork or a PDF with spot colors retained. For raster artwork, submit a Lab-mode PSD, PSB, or TIFF.
Before you submit
Please send files that are ready to print. If your file is smaller than the intended print size, include the final size and scale in your order comments.
Printara may decline files that do not meet these guidelines. We do not review or correct every submitted file, so please check your artwork before sending it.
Need help with your artwork?
Our design team can help prepare or create your artwork. Submit a custom graphic design request.
How to set up contour cut lines
How to set up contour cut lines
- File should be supplied in AI, EPS, SVG, or PDF format with vector contour lines.
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IMPORTANT: Contour lines must be assigned as a Spot Color named 'CutContour'.
To assign a spot color using Adobe Illustrator:
- Open the Swatches Palette. If the Swatches Palette is not readily visible, you may need to open it by selecting Swatches from the Windows menu.
- Click the 3 horizontal lines in the upper right corner of the Palette, and select New Swatch. This opens the New Swatch dialog.
- Enter CutContour as the name of the new swatch. This needs to be spelled exactly as shown here.
- Select Spot Color from the Color Type drop-down menu, and use the slider bars to create a color. The color is not important since it will not be printed.
- Click OK to close the dialogs.
- Select your cut paths and assign your new swatch color to those paths.
Note: You may use any vector-based drawing program you want. These instructions are specific to Adobe Illustrator. Most drawing programs will follow a similar process. If you have trouble, see the Help Files in your drawing program.
- Contour lines and print image must be supplied in the same file.
- Contour files must be at least 2" less than width of print media.
- Opacity of CutContour lines MUST be at 100%.
- DO NOT hide the CutContour layer or turn off the option to print.
Taking these steps allows us to seamlessly assign your CutContour lines. If followed correctly, the CutContour lines will NOT print. Failure to follow guidelines may result in delayed processing time.
PNG file types with transparent backgrounds are acceptable, but not recommended. Please be aware that PNG files work in a RGB colorspace, and WILL be converted to CMYK when sent to print. We are not responsible for any inaccuracy or color shift that occurs as a result of the conversion.
How square footage is calculated
How square footage is calculated
How Print Square Footage Is Calculated
Our products are priced by the amount of print media required to produce your project. Because your artwork is printed from a roll, the square footage used may be different from the finished square footage of your graphic.
Square Footage Is Based on the Media Used
Your print is produced from a fixed-width roll of media. This means your order is calculated using the amount of media required to produce the print — not just the finished area of the graphic itself.
36″ × 72″ Graphic Example
A 36″ wide graphic is produced on 48″ wide media. Even though the finished graphic is only 36″ wide, the full 48″ width of media is used for the 72″ print length.
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Projects That Require Panels
If your project is too wide to print in one piece, the calculator can divide it into overlapping panels.
Panels include a fixed 1″ overlap. The calculator determines the media width, orientation, number of panels, and total material required.
Already Know Your Square Footage?
Use the Square Footage tab instead of entering finished dimensions.
Enter the square footage you need and select the desired media width. The calculator will show the approximate length of material that square footage represents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is my calculated square footage larger than my graphic?
Do I need to select the correct media width myself?
Can my artwork be rotated to use less material?
How much smaller should my artwork be than the media?
What happens if my artwork cannot fit on one piece of media?
No Manual Math Required
Enter your finished dimensions on the product page and the calculator will determine the media required for your print.