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Custom Reflective Print Vinyl Wrap
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Create custom reflective vehicle wraps, fleet graphics, and specialty printed designs with Printara Custom Reflective Vinyl Wrap. Choose between two premium reflective films: 3M Scotchlite 780mC-10R and ORAFOL ORALITE 5650RA-60-010. Both materials are professionally printed by Printara for projects requiring distinctive graphics with increased visibility when illuminated.
Unlike standard printable vinyl, reflective film uses retroreflective technology to return directed light toward its source. This makes custom graphics more noticeable when illuminated by headlights, flashlights, or other directed light. Both films offer professional printing capabilities and air-release adhesive technology, but differ in conformability, adhesive properties, and recommended applications.
Choose Your Reflective Printable Vinyl
Printara offers two professional-grade reflective materials for custom printing. Understanding their differences helps you choose the right film for your installation and project requirements.
3M Scotchlite 780mC-10R Reflective Film
3M Scotchlite 780mC-10R is a highly conformable white retroreflective print film engineered for demanding vehicle graphics and specialty reflective applications. Its wide-angle retroreflective performance helps printed graphics remain noticeable when illuminated from different viewing angles.
Featuring 3M Controltac and Comply Adhesive Technology, the film provides repositionability and air release for easier application. Its heat-recovery properties can help reduce the appearance of bruising caused during installation.
- Premium white retroreflective print film.
- Highly conformable for complex vehicle surfaces.
- Controltac slideable and repositionable adhesive.
- Comply micro air-release technology.
- Wide retroreflective viewing angles.
- Heat recovery helps reduce installation bruising.
- Suitable for compound curves, rivets, and corrugations.
- Up to 9 years of expected performance under specified conditions.
View 3M 780mC Reflective Media Specifications →
ORAFOL ORALITE 5650RA Reflective Film
ORALITE 5650RA Fleet Engineer Grade is a premium cast reflective film designed for commercial fleet graphics, transit vehicles, reflective markings, and outdoor signage. Its embedded glass-bead technology provides retroreflective performance for applications where increased visibility is important.
Featuring ORAFOL RapidAir Technology, ORALITE 5650RA uses an air-release liner designed to reduce trapped air and simplify installation. The material is suitable for approved flat and moderately curved surfaces, making it a practical choice for commercial and specialty reflective graphics.
- Premium 5 mil cast reflective vinyl.
- Embedded glass-bead retroreflective technology.
- RapidAir air-release adhesive technology.
- Designed for flat and moderately curved surfaces.
- Permanent acrylic adhesive, removable with heat.
- Suitable for commercial fleets and transit graphics.
- Up to 7 years unprinted outdoor durability.
- Up to 6 years for qualifying printed and laminated graphics.
View ORALITE 5650RA Media Specifications →
3M Scotchlite 780mC vs. ORALITE 5650RA
Both materials offer professional retroreflective performance and custom printing capabilities. The primary differences involve conformability, adhesive technology, installation characteristics, and intended applications.
| Feature | 3M Scotchlite | ORALITE |
|---|---|---|
| Material | 780mC-10R | 5650RA-60-010 |
| Film Type | Retroreflective Vinyl | Cast Reflective PVC |
| Thickness | 6.6 Mil Including Adhesive | 5 Mil Excluding Adhesive |
| Film Color | White Reflective | White Reflective |
| Adhesive Technology | Controltac / Comply | RapidAir |
| Air Release | Yes | Yes |
| Conformability | Compound Curves & Corrugations | Flat & Moderate Curves |
| Heat Recovery | Yes, Helps Reduce Bruising | Not a Listed Feature |
| Primary Applications | Reflective Vehicle Wraps | Fleet Graphics & Markings |
| Outdoor Performance | Up to 9 Years* | Up to 6 Years Printed* |
| Installation Method | Dry | Dry |
*Performance figures apply to different manufacturer-defined constructions and exposure conditions and are not directly comparable finished-graphic warranties. The stated thickness measurements also use different conventions. Review each material's specifications before ordering.
What Can Custom Reflective Vinyl Be Used For?
Custom reflective vinyl is designed for printed graphics that become more noticeable when illuminated by directed light. From commercial branding to specialty automotive designs, both materials offer reflective performance for approved applications.
- Full Vehicle Wraps : Create reflective custom vehicle wraps with 3M Scotchlite 780mC, which is designed for demanding vehicle contours and compound curves. ORALITE is better suited to approved flatter or moderately curved vehicle surfaces.
- Fleet Graphics : Produce reflective logos, branded lettering, and custom printed graphics for delivery vans, commercial trucks, service vehicles, and company fleets.
- Partial Vehicle Wraps : Add reflective printed graphics to compatible vehicle doors, hoods, side panels, and selected areas for decorative or commercial applications.
- Commercial Truck & Trailer Graphics: Create reflective branding and custom designs for compatible commercial vehicles, transportation equipment, and trailers.
- Emergency Vehicle Graphics: Produce reflective lettering, decorative striping, identification graphics, and specialty markings for approved uses.
- Reflective Signs & Displays: Create custom printed reflective graphics for parking areas, commercial properties, promotional signage, and compatible displays.
- Custom Reflective Decals: Produce reflective logos, equipment labels, decorative accents, and specialty decals for approved surfaces.
Application Note: Reflective films are not automatically approved for all regulated emergency vehicle, road safety, or traffic-control applications. Verify applicable standards and required reflective performance before ordering.
Professional Custom Printing by Printara
Printara provides professional large-format reflective vinyl printing for wrap shops, businesses, graphic designers, sign companies, and independent installers. Upload your artwork, logos, company branding, or specialty designs and have them printed on your choice of 3M Scotchlite 780mC-10R or ORALITE 5650RA.
Both films provide a distinctive reflective appearance compared with standard white vinyl. Printed colors, ink coverage, and laminate selection can affect the finished graphic's reflectivity and appearance when illuminated.
Choose from available printing options, including standard 6-color printing and 11-color Ultra Sharp HD Printing for detailed artwork, rich colors, and smooth gradients.
Learn more about 11-Color Ultra Sharp HD Printing and discover which printing option best suits your project.
Lamination & Finish Options
Customize the appearance and protection of your printed reflective vinyl with Printara's available lamination options. The selected finish influences the graphic's surface appearance and may affect its retroreflective performance.
- Gloss: A high-shine finish that enhances printed color depth and provides a smooth, glossy surface.
- Satin: A smooth, low-sheen finish that provides softer surface reflections while maintaining rich printed colors.
- Matte: A non-gloss finish that reduces surface glare and creates a more subdued appearance.
- Avery Gloss Clear Sparkle: A specialty gloss finish featuring a subtle sparkle effect for decorative reflective graphics.
- Gloss Plus Protection Film: An enhanced protection option with a glossy appearance, designed to provide additional surface protection for printed graphics.
- Satin Plus Protection Film: An enhanced protection option with a satin appearance and additional surface protection.
Important: Lamination may change retroreflectivity, viewing angles, conformability, and finished-graphic durability. Finish availability may depend on the selected material. Not every finishing combination is manufacturer-approved for regulated reflective applications or warranties.
Installation Considerations
Both reflective films require professional installation techniques to maintain adhesion, appearance, and reflective performance. Although both offer air-release technology, their conformability and adhesive characteristics are different.
- Install on clean, dry, and compatible surfaces free from contaminants.
- Use dry installation methods according to the selected manufacturer's guidelines.
- Follow the specified application temperature and surface preparation requirements.
- Avoid stretching beyond the selected film's approved conformability.
- Use appropriate techniques for curves, rivets, corrugations, and complex vehicle panels.
- Verify laminate compatibility where reflective performance is important.
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 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 the difference between 3M Scotchlite and ORALITE?
Both films are professional retroreflective vinyl materials. 3M Scotchlite 780mC offers higher conformability for demanding vehicle wraps and features Controltac, Comply, and heat-recovery technology. ORALITE 5650RA uses RapidAir technology and is designed primarily for fleet graphics, reflective markings, and approved flat or moderately curved surfaces.
Can custom reflective vinyl be used for full vehicle wraps?
Yes, when the selected material is suitable for the vehicle's surfaces and contours. 3M Scotchlite 780mC is designed for demanding reflective vehicle wrap applications, including approved compound curves and corrugations. ORALITE 5650RA is better suited for flat and moderately curved vehicle panels and partial graphics.
Does reflective vinyl glow in the dark?
No. Reflective vinyl does not produce its own light. Retroreflective film returns light toward its source when illuminated by headlights, flashlights, or other directed light. The appearance depends on lighting, viewing angle, print coverage, and laminate selection.
How long does custom reflective vinyl last?
Durability depends on the selected material, printing method, laminate, installation, environmental exposure, and maintenance. 3M lists up to 9 years of expected performance for specified 780mC constructions. ORAFOL lists up to 6 years for qualifying printed and laminated ORALITE 5650RA graphics. These figures are not universal warranties for every finished custom print. Read our Vehicle Wrap Durability Guide .
Manufacturer Resources
For detailed material specifications, recommended applications, and installation requirements, review the official manufacturer resources:
Retroreflective film performance, durability, removability, and warranty eligibility depend on the selected manufacturer, printing process, laminate, installation, and environmental conditions. Reflective film should not be assumed compliant with every regulated traffic, emergency vehicle, or safety-marking application. Always review current technical specifications and applicable requirements 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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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.