General Formulations 203OP Gloss White Opaque Vinyl – Permanent

GF 203OP Gloss White Opaque Vinyl with Permanent Adhesive

Gloss white opaque vinyl GF 203OP is a 3.0 mil polymeric gloss white calendered vinyl engineered for long-term graphics where maximum opacity, durability, and permanent adhesion are required. Built with a gray permanent acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive and a 90 lb layflat liner, this vinyl delivers excellent hiding power over existing graphics and substrates while maintaining consistent print quality. The layflat liner supports smooth printing and efficient installation for large-format production environments.

Why Choose This Gloss White Opaque Vinyl

GF 203OP is designed for demanding signage applications that require strong coverage, reliable adhesion, and long service life.

• Gray Opaque Adhesive: Provides superior hiding power and blocks show-through
• Permanent Bond: Delivers long-term adhesion on common graphic substrates
• Gloss White Surface: Enhances color vibrancy and image clarity
• Layflat Liner: 90 lb liner improves handling and large-format application
• Outdoor Rated Durability: Built for extended exterior performance

Applications

• General Signage: Long-term indoor and outdoor graphics
• POP Retail Displays: Durable point-of-purchase signage
• Decals and Nameplates: Identification and branding graphics
• Yard Signs: Rigid sign face applications
• Commercial Graphics: High-opacity coverage where durability matters

Key Features

• Film Construction: 3.0 mil polymeric gloss white calendered vinyl
• Adhesive System: Gray permanent solvent acrylic, pressure-sensitive
• Opacity: High opacity for excellent hiding power
• Chemical Resistance: Resists common cleaners and maintenance agents
• Use Environment: Interior and exterior long-term applications

Compatibility

This vinyl adheres to a wide range of common flat substrates including painted metals, aluminum, stainless steel, acrylic, and rigid sign materials. It supports solvent, eco-solvent, latex, UV curable, screen, and offset UV inks. Always test adhesion and print compatibility prior to full production.

Specifications

• Film Type: White polymeric calendered vinyl
• Color: Opaque white
• Finish: Gloss
• Film Thickness: 3.0 mil
• Film Weight: 120 grams per square meter
• Opacity: Greater than 99 percent
• Gloss Level: Greater than 80 at 60 degrees
• Tensile Strength:
  • Machine Direction: greater than 3,000 lbs per inch
  • Cross Direction: greater than 2,600 lbs per inch
• Elongation:
  • Machine Direction: greater than 90 percent
  • Cross Direction: greater than 150 percent
• Dimensional Stability:
  • Machine Direction: less than 0.90 mm
  • Cross Direction: less than 0.60 mm
• Adhesive Type: Solvent acrylic, pressure-sensitive
• Adhesive Color: Gray
• Adhesive Thickness: 0.8 to 1.1 mil
• Peel Strength on Stainless Steel:
  • 15 minutes: 2.5 lbs per inch
  • 24 hours: 3.8 lbs per inch
• Release Liner: White, two-sided PE-coated kraft
• Liner Weight: 90 lb
• Liner Thickness: 7.0 mil
• Release Force: 25 to 45 grams per 2 inches
• Application Temperature: Above 40 degrees Fahrenheit
• Service Temperature Range: Minus 40 to 180 degrees Fahrenheit
• Shelf Life: 1 year when stored at 70 degrees Fahrenheit and 50 percent relative humidity
• Outdoor Durability: Up to 5 years
• Removability: Permanent
• Core Size: 3 inches

FAQ

What applications does this vinyl support?
This vinyl supports interior and exterior signage, decals, nameplates, point-of-purchase displays, and other long-term graphic applications that require high opacity.

Can you remove this vinyl?
This product uses a permanent adhesive and does not remove cleanly. Any adhesive residue can be removed using standard adhesive removers.

Why use a gray adhesive instead of clear?
The gray adhesive increases opacity and prevents show-through from underlying graphics or substrates.

Build Durable, High-Opacity Graphics with Confidence

Choose GF 203OP for permanent adhesion, superior hiding power, and long-term signage performance.