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EDGE SEALER CAST VINYL WRAP TAPE STRIPES | 3M | GLOSS | 8518
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Product Description
Supplies & Care
Edge Sealer
3M
Gloss 8518
Edge Sealer Cast Vinyl Wrap Tape Stripes | 3M | Gloss | 8518
A clear glossy edge-sealing tape used to seal vehicle wraps, window graphics and cut edges or seams on watercraft wrap and graphics applications.
Clear Gloss
Edge Lift Support
Water & Contaminant Seal
Film Edge Protection
Applied so the overlaminate stripe evenly straddles the installed film and substrate to help protect exposed film edges and seams.
Product Type
Edge Sealing Tape
Series
8518
Appearance
Clear Gloss
Seal Function
Water & Contaminants
Primary Use
Vehicle Wrap Edges
Also Used For
Seams & Cut Edges
Prevent edge lift
Seal exposed wrap edges and help reduce wear in demanding conditions
3M Edge Sealer 8518 is a clear glossy tape used to seal vehicle wraps, window graphics and cut edges or seams on watercraft wraps and graphics applications.
Edge sealing is designed to minimize the adverse effects of rigorous use or prolonged or severe exposure conditions by providing a water and contaminant-tight seal between the film and substrate.
The supplied description also states that 8518 may be applied after installed film begins to show signs of wear, including edge lifting, to significantly reduce further wear.
During application, the overlaminate stripe is positioned so it evenly straddles both the installed film and the surrounding substrate.
Why use 3M 8518?
Add a clear gloss seal to vulnerable film edges while improving resistance to environmental damage.
The supplied product information states that edge sealing improves resistance to environmental damage and enhances the durability of the installed film.
Key features
Designed for edge protection, environmental resistance and ongoing wrap care
3M 8518 combines a clear glossy appearance with edge-sealing performance for vehicle, window and watercraft graphics applications.
Water and contaminant seal
Provides a seal between the installed film and substrate to help protect the edge from water and contaminants.
Environmental resistance
The supplied description identifies improved resistance to environmental damage as a benefit of edge sealing.
Clear glossy appearance
The supplied product description identifies 8518 as a clear glossy edge-sealing tape.
Can be applied after wear begins
The product may be applied after installed film begins showing wear such as edge lifting.
Straddles film and substrate
8518 is applied so the stripe evenly covers both the film edge and surrounding substrate.
Recommended applications
Edge sealing for vehicle wraps, window graphics and watercraft applications
The supplied description identifies vehicle wraps, window graphics and watercraft wrap edges and seams as intended applications.
Vehicle Wraps
Seal exposed vehicle wrap edges where additional edge protection is
required.
Window Graphics
Suitable for sealing exposed edges on installed window graphics.
Watercraft Wraps
Listed for sealing cut edges and seams on watercraft wraps and
graphics.
Cut Edges & Seams
Designed for sealing vulnerable cut film edges and seams.
Prepare the installed graphic edge before applying 3M 8518.
Remove any application tape, re-squeegee the film edges, and make sure every edge being sealed is clean, dry and free of contaminants.
Before Sealing
Remove application tape
Edge Preparation
Re-squeegee film edges
Surface Condition
Clean, dry & contaminant-free
Important note
Never allow film or overlaminate to touch the rubber window molding.
Product information
Product details, preparation, application and edge-sealing guidance
Product details
- Product Name
- Edge Sealer Cast Vinyl Wrap Tape Stripes
- Brand
- 3M
- Series
- 8518
- Product Type
- Edge sealing tape / overlaminate stripe
- Appearance
- Clear gloss
- Primary Function
- Seal film edges and seams
- Seal Purpose
- Water and contaminant protection
- Listed Applications
- Vehicle wraps, window graphics and watercraft graphics
Prepare the graphic for edge sealing
- Do not apply the edge sealer unless the temperature is above the minimum recommended temperature identified for the product.
- Remove any application tape before applying the edge sealer.
- Re-squeegee the installed film edges before edge sealing.
- Make sure every edge to be sealed is clean.
- Make sure every edge to be sealed is dry.
- Make sure every edge to be sealed is free of contaminants.
Applying 3M 8518 edge sealing tape
- Apply the 8518 stripe so it evenly straddles the film and the substrate.
- Edge sealing is intended to improve resistance to environmental damage.
- The supplied description states that edge sealing enhances the durability of the film.
- The edge sealer provides a water and contaminant-tight seal between the film and substrate.
- The product is suitable for sealing exposed edges and seams on the listed wrap and graphic applications.
Edge lift, wear and important application notes
- 3M 8518 may be applied after installed film begins to show signs of wear.
- Edge lifting is specifically identified as one condition where the product may be applied.
- The supplied description states that applying 8518 in these situations can significantly reduce further wear.
- Edge sealing is intended to minimize adverse effects associated with rigorous use or prolonged or severe exposure conditions.
- Never allow film or overlaminate to touch the rubber window molding.
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*Product characteristics, edge-sealing benefits, preparation steps, application guidance and wear-related information shown above are based on the supplied product description. No specific minimum application temperature was provided in the supplied listing.
Product information presented here is based on the supplied listing information for the Edge Sealer Cast Vinyl Wrap Tape Stripes | 3M | Gloss | 8518.
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For customers in Ontario, Canada, we offer a same-day local delivery option. Orders placed between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM EST are dispatched within 1 hour and are expected to arrive before 5:00 PM EST. Order placed outside these hours or on non-business days will be dispatched the next next business day after 10:00 AM EST. Express shipping options are also available at checkout, with express orders received before 11:00 AM EST generally shipped the same day.
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Yes, the cut-off time for same-day curbside pickup orders is 11:00 AM EST. Orders placed before this time will typically be ready for pickup by the end of the day.
If an order is placed after 11:00 AM EST and same-day pickup is needed, customers can pay a $25 fee at checkout for expedited same-day pickup. Otherwise, orders placed after the cut-off time will likely be ready the next business day.
Please note, curbside pickup is only available at our Ontario location.
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