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Metal Applications
Type 001 018 042 065 090 120 210 311 340 363 410 415 426 505 566 754 842A P224
Tack 1 1-3 2-6 5-9 7-12 9-16 20 4-8 8-12 10-15 18-25 17-25 16-20 9 9-12 5 10-16 4.5
Film/Paper LDPE LDPE COEX COEX LDPE LDPE COEX LDPE LDPE LDPE LDPE LDPE LDPE PO PP PVC Paper PVC
A L U M I N U M Anodized Bright X X – – X
Anodized Matte/Satin X X X X X X – – X X X
Mill Finish X X X X X X – – X X X
Polished X X X X – – X X
O T H E R Cast Iron X
Chrome/Copper X
P A I N T E D CARC X X X
High Gloss X X X X X X X X
Low Gloss X X X X X X X
Matte X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Powder Coated X X X X X
S T A I N L E S S 2B Mill Finish X L
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2BA Bright Annealed X X X X X
#3 / #4 Dry Polished X X X X X X X X
#7 / #8 Mirror X X
Glass Applications
Type 001 018 042 065 090 105 302 311 340 363 410 415 426 505 566 754 842A P224
Tack 1 1-3 2-6 5-9 7-12 5.5 3-6 4-8 8-12 10-15 18-25 17-25 16-20 9 9-12 5 10-16 4.5
Film/Paper LDPE LDPE COEX COEX LDPE LDPE LDPE LDPE LDPE LDPE LDPE LDPE LDPE PO PP PVC Paper PVC
Exterior Rated  X X X X X X
Architectural  X X X X X X X X X X X
CRT Tubes  X  X X
Fiberglass, Glossy  X  X X X
Fiberglass, Matte X X
Float X X X X X
LCD  X  X  X X X
Reflective  X X X X
Smooth Coated X
Textured Uncoated X X X
Plastic Applications
Type 001 018 042 065 120 302 311 340 363 410 415 426 505 566 842A
Tack 1 1-3 2-6 5-9 9-16 3-6 4-8 8-12 10-15 18-25 17-25 16-20 9 9-12 10-16
Film/Paper LDPE LDPE COEX COEX LDPE LDPE LDPE LDPE LDPE LDPE LDPE LDPE PO PP Paper
ABS X X X X
A C R Y L I C Glass  X X X X
Solid Surface X X X
P E T Gloss  X  X
Textured  X  X X X X X
P O L Y C A R B Gloss X
Matte X X
Textured  X  X X X X X
PVC  X X X
Laminate Applications
Type 001 018 042 065 120 302 363 410 415 426 842A
Tack 1 1-3 2-6 5-9 9-16 3-6 10-15 18-25 17-25 16-20 10-16
Film/Paper LDPE LDPE COEX COEX LDPE LDPE LDPE LDPE LDPE LDPE Paper
HP L Smooth/Glossy  X  X X X
Matte  X X X X X X
Textured  X  X X X X X X X
F U R N I T U R E Glossy  X
Matte X
Stone Applications
Type 302 340 426
Tack 3-6 8-12 16-20
Film/Paper LDPE LDPE LDPE
Brick / Porous Tile X
Granite X X
M A R B L E Cultured X X
Glossy X X
Mattte X
General Applications
Type 340 410 415 469 525 566 695
Tack 8-12 18-25 17-25 25+ 10 9-12 16
Film/Paper LDPE LDPE LDPE LDPE Paper PP Paper
Exterior Rated X
Synthetic Carpeting X
Printed Circuit Boards X
Hardwood Flooring X
Vinyl Flooring X
Vinyl Graphics X X
MDF X X X
Wood, Varnished X
Wood Veneer X
This table is designed to assist you in selecting which Surface Armor products you might want to evaluate for your specific application.  As there are many variables involved in the relationship between a protective film and the surface it is applied to, it is usually a good idea to test two or more samples on your specific surface(s) in all phases of the intended surface protection life cycle. This guide can serve as a starting point when requesting samples, which are FREE by the way. Along the left side of the table you will find various Surface Armor tapes and films listed by their adhesive type, tack level and the material these products are made from. Adhesive Type – This is the product identification number of the adhesive Tack – Measured in ounces per lateral inch, this defines the level of “stickiness” of a particular adhesive. Because there are many variables at play, the tack level of most adhesives will be expressed as a range of values rather than a single, specific measurement. Material – This identifies the product substrate, itself (type of plastic / paper). The top of the table lists the various surfaces to be protected, grouped by classification. Give us a call (or email) to discuss various film options, adhesive characteristics, and how they might apply to your specific application. We can probably ship samples to you today.
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