Yes. It is acceptable to use a cast overlaminate with either a cast or a calendered base film. Both will ensure your vehicle wraps, wall graphics, and fleet graphics maintain their appearance and longevity.
However, the reverse is not true. A calendered overlaminate should only be paired with a calendered base film. This is because cast films are designed to be more conformable, durable, and long-lasting, while calendered films are less flexible and have a shorter expected lifespan.
Using a calendered overlaminate on a cast base film can compromise the performance of the installation. It may result in issues such as:
- Shrinking
- Lifting at the edges
- Reduced durability
For the best results, always match your overlaminate to the characteristics of your base film.
| Overlaminate Type | Recommended Base Film |
| Cast Overlaminate | Cast Base Film Calendered Base Film (also acceptable) |
| Calendered Overlaminate | Calendered Base Film |
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