Filterable Comparison
Vinyl Film
Comparison
Avery Dennison vs 3M vs calendered — side by side, filtered for your application and climate.
CFW Primary
Avery Dennison MPI 1005 EZ Apply RS
Cast Vinyl — Repositionable · Avery Dennison
Commercial fleet wraps, full vehicle coverage, high-mileage work vehicles in all climates
Chicago note: Road salt resistant. UV-stabilized. Chicago Fleet Wraps' primary fleet film.
CFW Primary
3M Series 1080
Cast Vinyl — Controltac + Comply · 3M
Color change wraps, complex curves, high-end fleet. Best repositionability during install.
Chicago note: Excellent cold-weather flexibility at -20°F. Chicago Fleet Wraps preferred for color change.
Avery Dennison SW900 Supreme Wrapping Film
Cast Vinyl — Specialty Finishes · Avery Dennison
Specialty finishes: brushed metal, satin, colorflow. Premium color-change vehicles.
Chicago note: 120+ colors including brushed metal and color-shift. Chicago climate approved.
3M Controltac 180mC
Calendered Vinyl — Medium-Term · 3M
Partial wraps, lettering, short-term branding, budget-constrained projects
Chicago note: Not recommended for full Chicago-winter wraps. Adequate for lettering only.
Avery MPI 2000 Series
Calendered Vinyl — Economy · Avery Dennison
Indoor wall graphics, temporary promotions, short-run vehicle lettering only
Chicago note: Not suitable for full exterior vehicle wraps. Interior and temporary only.
3M IJ680 Scotchcal
Calendered — Fleet Graphics · 3M
Fleet lettering, partial logo installs, DOT numbers, door panels. Not full wraps.
Chicago note: Acceptable for spot graphics and lettering on Chicago vehicles.
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Start Fleet Intake →Avery Dennison MPI 1005 vs 3M Series 1080 for Chicago commercial fleet wraps — which is better?
Both are 7-year cast vinyl films rated for harsh climates including Chicago winters and road salt. Avery MPI 1005 uses air-release channels — faster install, preferred for fleet production. 3M 1080 stays repositionable longer — preferred for complex curves and color-change. Chicago Fleet Wraps is certified for both. Call (312) 597-1286.