A full vehicle wrap on a panel van and a fleet decal job on a flat box truck call for two different films, and using the wrong one shows up fast: lifted edges on a compound curve, or a flat panel that would have taken a cheaper option instead. The same logic applies once the job moves past the wrap itself, into paint protection and window tint, and it now extends into a newer category too, since Avery Dennison's PrismaPro film blurs the line between color change and protection. The question installers are really answering on each job is which construction and technology fits the surface, timeline, and durability the client needs. Grimco stocks Avery Dennison's automotive film lineup, including wrap film, color change wrap, paint protection film, and window tint, so installers can match the film to the job instead of defaulting to whatever is already on the shelf.
Wrap Film: Matching Cast and Calendered to the Job
Avery Dennison's MPI 1105 EZ RS is a cast film, according to Avery Dennison's product specifications, built for full and partial vehicle wraps that include complex curves and deep recesses. Its Easy Apply RS technology uses air-release channels so the film can be repositioned and slid into place before it's committed, which matters on multi-panel jobs where alignment has to be right the first time. Avery Dennison rates MPI 1105 for 7 years of outdoor durability when paired with an Avery Dennison DOL 1000Z, 1300Z, or 1400Z overlaminate.
MPI 2105 EZ RS is Avery Dennison's calendered counterpart, built for fleet and vehicle graphics on flat or simple-curve surfaces rather than deep-recess wraps. It carries the same Easy Apply RS air-release technology and is rated by Avery Dennison for 6 years of outdoor durability when paired with an Avery Dennison 2060, 2070, or 2080 overlaminate. Calendered construction costs less than cast, which makes MPI 2105 a common choice for higher-volume fleet work where the panels are mostly flat.
Best Applications for Full Wraps and Complex Curves
MPI 1105's cast construction gives it the memory to conform to compound curves, wheel wells, and recessed panel lines without lifting at the edges, which is the deciding factor on a full wrap for a passenger vehicle or a van with irregular body lines.
Best Applications for Fleet Graphics and Flat-Panel Jobs
MPI 2105 is suited to box trucks, trailers, and flat fleet panels where the surface doesn't demand cast-level conformability, letting a shop run higher volume without paying for capability the job doesn't need.
Installation Considerations for Auto and Fleet Graphics
Both films depend on their matched overlaminate for UV and abrasion protection; the graphic film alone isn't the finished system. Easy Apply RS's air-release layer buys installers time to reposition large panels before final application, which reduces rework on jobs with tight seams or logo alignment.
Color Change Wrap Film for Full Color Transformations
Avery Dennison's SW 900 Supreme Wrapping Film is a cast, removable film built for full color-change work rather than printed graphics. It uses the same Easy Apply RS air-release technology as Avery Dennison's printable wrap films, and it's available in a wide range of finishes, including standard gloss, matte, and satin, along with metallic, special-effect, and extreme-texture options for shops taking on more distinctive builds.
Durability and Finish Performance in Automotive Environments
Because SW 900 is a cast film, it handles the same compound curves and deep recesses as MPI 1105, which matters on a full color-change wrap where there's no printed graphic to hide a seam or a lifted edge. Finish selection is largely a client-driven decision, but textured and specialty finishes typically call for more careful heat-gun work during install than a standard gloss or matte finish.
Paint Protection Film for Everyday Durability
Avery Dennison offers three paint protection film options, each suited to a different combination of budget and coverage length. SPF 1000 is an 8 mil surface protection film that Avery Dennison rates for 3 years, making it a lower-cost option for shops protecting daily-driver paint against chips and road debris without a long-term durability requirement.
Supreme Defense is a 6.5 mil polyurethane film with a self-healing topcoat, available in gloss (rated by Avery Dennison for 10 years) or matte (rated for 5 years). The self-healing topcoat lets light swirl marks and fine scratches disappear with heat, which is the main reason installers position it as the step-up option over SPF 1000.
Neo Noir is a black film with a high-gloss finish, built to protect paint while giving the vehicle a factory-black appearance rather than a clear finish. Avery Dennison's current product page lists it at 8.5 mil with a 7-year warranty. It's a common fit for installers working with clients who want PPF coverage without changing the visible color of the panel.
Coverage and Finish Options for Daily-Driver Protection
SPF 1000's lower cost and shorter durability window suit budget-focused protection jobs, while Supreme Defense's self-healing topcoat and longer rating fit clients planning to keep the vehicle longer. Neo Noir sits in a different category entirely since it changes the panel's appearance rather than staying clear, so it's worth confirming with the client whether they want protection alone or a black finish along with it.
PrismaPro: Combining Color Change and Paint Protection
Avery Dennison's newest addition to the paint protection line, PrismaPro™, moves color change and paint protection into a single film rather than requiring a separate wrap and PPF layer. It's an 8.5 mil TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) construction (9 mil including adhesive, per Avery Dennison's current retail listings) built with Avery Dennison's IntelliTack™ adhesive system, a dry-apply technology rather than the wet-apply method used by traditional PPF and cast wrap films. Avery Dennison backs PrismaPro with a comprehensive warranty of up to 10 years on vertical panels, and its self-healing topcoat responds to ambient heat the same way Supreme Defense's does.
Because PrismaPro is dry-apply, it skips the soak-and-squeegee process installers use on wet-apply wraps and clear PPF. Avery Dennison recommends a cold-stretch installation with a soft-tip squeegee and glove, and the film doesn't require post-installation heating. It's rated for the same range of surfaces as cast wrap film, including flat panels, rivets, corrugations, and deep recesses, which puts its conformability in similar territory to MPI 1105 despite the different adhesive system.
PrismaPro ships in a range of gloss and metallic finishes, positioning it as an alternative to a traditional color-change wrap for shops that want the durability and self-healing properties of PPF without leaving the vehicle in a clear finish.
Choosing Between Clear PPF, Color Change Wrap, and PrismaPro
A clear PPF like Supreme Defense or Neo Noir preserves the factory paint underneath it. A traditional cast color-change wrap like SW 900 changes the color but doesn't add TPU-level chip resistance. PrismaPro sits between the two: it changes the vehicle's color while adding TPU protection and a self-healing topcoat, which makes it a fit for clients who want both in one film rather than choosing one over the other.
Window Tint Film for Heat and UV Control
Avery Dennison's window tint lineup has changed since this article last covered it. The previous NR Nano Ceramic, NR Pro, NR, and HP Pro films have been replaced by Avery Dennison's Encore portfolio, which now spans Encore, Encore Supreme, and Encore Supreme IR, alongside the previously existing Shield IR. All four use a metal-free nanotechnology construction, and Avery Dennison rates the full lineup at over 99% UV block with a current recommendation from the Skin Cancer Foundation.
Encore is the base tier, available in four VLT shades from 5% to 50%, delivering consistent heat rejection, glare reduction, and UV protection for standard tint jobs. Encore Supreme steps up to nanotechnology-driven performance, rated by Avery Dennison for up to 91% Selective Infrared Rejection and 65% Total Solar Energy Rejection, across seven VLT shades from 5% to 50%. Encore Supreme IR is the top tier, using nanoceramic technology for up to 93% Selective Infrared Rejection across six VLT shades from 5% to 55%, and is Avery Dennison's current highest heat-rejection option in the line. Shield IR is the near-clear option, using the same nanotechnology to reject about 44% of total solar energy without noticeably darkening the glass, which keeps it in the same role the old IR 80 film held: added protection for clients who don't want a visibly tinted look.
Best Applications for Vehicle Type and Client Budget
Encore fits budget-conscious jobs where standard heat and UV protection cover the client's needs. Encore Supreme and Encore Supreme IR suit clients prioritizing cabin comfort and heat rejection, with Supreme IR as the step-up for hot-climate driving. Shield IR's minimal visual darkening makes it a fit for vehicles where local tint regulations limit how dark a film installers can legally apply, the same niche IR 80 used to fill.