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Vinyl Types and Finishes

Most Sticky Vinylz kits come in three finishes, all printed on 3M IJ175Cv3 premium cast vinyl with UV-cured matte ink.

The three finishes

Finish What it is
Solid A clean single color. Pick any Color Chart code at no extra charge.
Printed Topo A flat printed topographic map with no raised texture.
Textured Topo A topographic map with raised spot gloss printed on the contour lines, so you can feel them. One printed layer, not 2–3 stacked layers.

The film

  • 3M IJ175Cv3 is a premium cast vinyl. Cast vinyl conforms to curves better than calendered vinyl.
  • The adhesive has air release channels, which is why our kits install dry.
  • No laminate. A laminate would flatten the Textured Topo texture.
  • 3M rates the film for about 10 years of expected outdoor life unprinted.

Textured Topo vs layered topo

Layered topo decals stack 2–3 cut vinyl layers, and every layer adds an edge that can lift. Textured Topo is one printed layer with one thin edge. A real trail map is available as a $60 custom map add-on on off-road vehicles. Full comparison: Textured Topo vs layered topo decals.

Race numbers and track packs

  • Race number kits come in Standard IJ35C film, which can go on wet with a little soapy water, or Premium cast film, which goes on dry.
  • Race track sticker packs use 3M Scotchcal premium calendered vinyl with air release and a spot gloss texture.

See all colors on the Color Chart.

Questions? Contact Richard at sales@stickyvinylz.com.

More help

More help

Help CenterStart here for answers on shipping, install, care and ordering.FAQShipping, install, materials, fit, returns, pickup and more.Install guidesStep-by-step guides for every kit, plus the general rules.Care guideHow to wash and look after your graphics.Vinyl types and finishesSolid, Printed Topo and Textured Topo, and the 3M film behind them.Fitment by vehicleFind kits cut for your make, model, years and trim.Ordering and proofsHow orders, renderings, custom quotes and approvals work.

Questions? Contact Richard at sales@stickyvinylz.com.