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Custom Metallic Print Vinyl Wrap
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Create a distinctive custom look with Printara Custom Metallic Wrap Vinyl, professionally printed on genuine 3M IJ180mC-120 Metallic Print Wrap Film. This premium 2 mil cast vinyl features a silver metallic surface that adds visual depth and a unique metallic appearance to custom artwork, branding, patterns, and vehicle graphics.
Designed for full vehicle wraps, fleet graphics, partial wraps, and specialty printed applications, 3M IJ180mC-120 combines excellent conformability with Controltac and Comply adhesive technology. Its slideable, repositionable construction and air-release channels help installers achieve smooth, professional results around curves, contours, rivets, and corrugations.
Upload your custom artwork or design to create a one-of-a-kind metallic wrap. Unlike traditional white printable vinyl, the silver metallic film influences the appearance of printed colors, producing distinctive effects that change with the artwork and lighting conditions.
Why Choose 3M Metallic Wrap Vinyl?
- Silver Metallic Appearance: Provides a distinctive metallic surface that adds depth to custom printed designs.
- 2 Mil Cast Vinyl: Flexible construction designed for vehicle curves, contours, rivets, and corrugated surfaces.
- Controltac Adhesive: Slideable and repositionable technology helps installers align large graphics.
- Comply Air-Release Technology: Microtechnology adhesive channels help minimize trapped air and bubbles.
- Pressure-Activated Adhesive: Allows graphics to be positioned before firm pressure establishes adhesion.
- Professional Print Performance: Designed for compatible digital printing and long-term graphic applications.
- Removable Film: Engineered for removal under appropriate installation and service conditions.
What Can Custom Metallic Wrap Vinyl Be Used For?
3M IJ180mC-120 Metallic is a versatile printable wrap film for projects requiring a more distinctive appearance than standard white vinyl. Its conformable construction makes it suitable for various approved automotive and commercial graphic applications.
- Full Vehicle Wraps : Create custom metallic wraps for cars, trucks, vans, and compatible vehicles. Ideal for personalized designs, metallic patterns, and promotional graphics.
- Fleet Graphics : Produce custom metallic branding, company logos, and commercial graphics for delivery vans, service trucks, and company vehicles.
- Partial Vehicle Wraps : Add metallic designs, decorative accents, and custom graphics to vehicle doors, hoods, side panels, and selected areas.
- Wall Wraps : Create metallic branding and decorative graphics on compatible smooth or lightly textured wall surfaces.
- Promotional Graphics & Displays: Produce specialty metallic graphics for advertising, branded displays, and approved signage applications.
Professional Custom Printing by Printara
Printara provides professional large-format printing for wrap shops, businesses, graphic designers, and independent installers. Upload your artwork, logos, custom patterns, or branding and have them printed on genuine 3M IJ180mC-120 Metallic Film.
The silver metallic surface creates a different appearance than traditional white printable vinyl. Printed colors may appear more metallic, and the final result depends on artwork, ink coverage, lighting, and lamination. Printed samples are recommended for color-critical projects.
Choose from available printing options, including standard 6-color printing and 11-color Ultra Sharp HD Printing for detailed graphics, rich colors, and smooth gradients.
Learn more about 11-Color Ultra Sharp HD Printing and discover the right printing option for your project.
Material Specifications
| Manufacturer | 3M |
| Product | IJ180mC-120 Metallic |
| Film Type | Cast PVC Vinyl |
| Film Color | Silver Metallic |
| Base Finish | Glossy |
| Thickness | 2 Mil (Film Only) |
| Adhesive | Pressure-Activated, Repositionable |
| Air Release | 3M Comply Technology |
| Application Method | Dry Installation |
View Complete 3M Metallic Media Specifications →
Lamination & Finish Options
Customize the appearance and protection of your metallic printed vinyl with Printara's available lamination options. Each finish influences how the metallic surface reflects light and how your printed design appears.
- Gloss: High-shine finish that emphasizes the metallic appearance.
- Satin: Smooth, low-sheen finish with softer reflections.
- Matte: Non-gloss finish that creates a more subdued metallic look.
- Avery Gloss Clear Sparkle: Specialty gloss finish with a subtle sparkle effect.
- Gloss Plus Protection Film: Enhanced glossy protection for printed graphics.
- Satin Plus Protection Film: Enhanced satin protection with softer surface reflections.
Finishes may affect the metallic appearance, conformability, and warranty eligibility. Confirm laminate compatibility for the intended application before ordering.
Printing & File Preparation Guides
Need help preparing your artwork or understanding how your custom print is calculated? Scroll down to our Guides section for step-by-step 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 custom metallic wrap vinyl?
Custom metallic wrap vinyl combines printed artwork with a metallic film surface. Printara uses 3M IJ180mC-120, a silver metallic cast vinyl designed for vehicle wraps and commercial graphics. Its metallic construction influences the appearance of printed colors.
Can 3M Metallic vinyl be used for full vehicle wraps?
Yes. 3M IJ180mC-120 is designed for full vehicle wraps, partial wraps, and commercial fleet graphics. Its cast construction and air-release adhesive help with complex curves and vehicle contours.
Will printed colors look different on metallic vinyl?
Yes. The silver metallic surface influences printed colors compared with standard white vinyl. Artwork, ink coverage, lighting, and lamination can all affect the finished appearance. Printed samples are recommended for color-critical projects.
How long does custom metallic wrap vinyl last?
Service life depends on printing, lamination, installation, environmental exposure, and maintenance. 3M lists a six-year expected performance life for unprinted, unprotected metallic film under specified conditions. This is not a universal finished-graphic warranty. Learn more in our Vehicle Wrap Durability Guide .
Manufacturer Resources
For official material specifications, application recommendations, and installation requirements, visit the Official 3M IJ180mC Metallic Product Page .
Custom metallic vinyl performance, removability, and warranty eligibility depend on the printing process, laminate selection, installation conditions, and manufacturer guidelines. Metallic film appearance varies with artwork, ink coverage, and lighting. Review current technical documentation 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.
It was exactly what I’ve been looking for, Zach helped me out a lot and made it happen. I ordered a sample and that was it, then I ordered what I needed. I highly recommend to use this company and in the future I will definitely use them again. Thanks so much!!
Vinyl looked great but took a little longer than expected.
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Everything came out perfect thank you for all the hard work I'm looking to see if you guys would send me some logos of your company as well and I'm also looking for sponsors and I can advertise for you.
Thanks for sorting out my questions.
This delivered exactly what I needed.
Reaching someone was simple.
Hey! Received this at the right time we needed it, colors came out as intended, true professionals, very easy to work with you!
Nice colors, with room to improve my technique.
A few sections never looked right.
Quality seems good despite my uneven application.
Positioning proved a little challenging.
Graphics stayed sharp up close.
Vinyl quality really impressed me.
The printing gave the whole project a more polished appearance.
Our wrap shop used this for a custom wrap project. We had a specific look in mind and checked the supplied artwork against the project dimensions. Ordering was straightforward and everything arrived as expected. The completed project looked tidy and the customer was pleased.
Nothing looked muddy or blurred.
Appreciate the care that went into packing the vinyl.
Great to work with, day response to my emails, very helpful, quick turn around time and fast shipment. Definitely recommend.
The final appearance feels professional.
Looks amazing. Came out better than I expected beautiful 
Nice work
The metallic film really shown through on the custom print I wanted. Turned out beautifully
Installation was super easy. Loved working with the film
Gave my vehicle an attention-grabbing finish. Don't really see a need in working with any other metallic film
Nice adhesive. Bubble-free installation. Worked out perfectly!
usps kind of screwed up the delivery process, so that was disappointing. No fault of Printara's as far as I know. They were very helpful trying to figure out the communication issue
Used this film on a few of my customers' cars after applying vinyl. Worked out perfectly. Super clean finish