GF 242 Optimark™ Cast

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET GF 242 OPTIMARK CAST 2 . 0 M I L G L O S S O P T I C A L LY C L E A R U V L A M I N AT E O P T I C A L LY C L E A R P E R M A N E N T A D H E S I V E GF 242 Optically Clear Laminate is a 2.0 mil Cast High Gloss film with clear solvent adhesive on a frosted polyester liner. This conformable laminate provides superior graphic protection from UV exposure moisture and abrasion. The GF 242 Optically film is designed to add protection over perforated window films like GF 232 260 270 and 280 Series films. GF 242 is also an excellent choice for full vehicle wraps partial wraps fleet graphics as well as long-term applications where a high-quality cast laminate is required. PRODUCT NAME 242 FILM Film Type Optically Clear Cast Vinyl Film Thickness milsm 2.0 50 - 10 Film Weight gsm 65 Gloss 60 90 Opacity NA Elongation MD 200 Dimensional Stability FTM 14 MD 0.35 mm ADHESIVE Adhesive Type Optically Clear Solvent Acrylic Adhesive Thickness milsm 0.8-1.2 20-31 Adhesive Color Clear Peel Strength on Stainless Steel lbsin N25mm 15 min 2.2 9.6 Peel Strength on Stainless Steel lbsin N25mm 24 hrs 2.8 12 LINER Liner Weight gsm 43 70 Liner Type Clear Frosted Polyester Liner Thickness milsm 2.0 50 Release Force 300 min g2 15-45 PERFORMANCE GUIDANCE Application Temperature 50 F Service Temperature -40 F to 180 F Shelf Life 2 year Storage Temp Rel. Humidity 70 F 50 Outdoor Durability 7 years vertical application - see zone1 GF 242 AUGUST 2022 309 S. UNION S PA RTA M I 4 9 3 4 5 P616 887-7387 T 8 0 0 2 5 3 - 3 6 6 4 W W W. G E N E R A L F O R M U L AT I O N S . C O M F616 887-0537 T E C H N I C A L DATA S H E E T G F 2 4 2 - 2 . 0 M I L G L O S S O P T I C A L LY C L E A R U V L A M I N AT E O P T I C A L LY C L E A R P E R M A N E N T A D H E S I V E PRODUCT SNAPSHOT A P P L I C AT I O N S INK TYPE A P P L I CAT I O N P O P R E TA I L SCREEN W E T A P P LY E X C E P T P E R F WALL OFFSET UV CURABLE D R Y A P P LY WRAP OFFSET CONVENTION

AL L A M I N AT I N G WINDOW UV CURABLE MOUNTING FLOOR SCREEN D I E C U T TA B L E TRANSLUCENT OFFSET UV CURABLE H OT S TA M P FLEET OFFSET CONVENTIONAL THERMAL DIE GENERAL SIGNAGE F L AT B E D C U T TA B L E INDOOR OUTDOOR S U B S T R AT E S R E C O M M E N D E D D I G I TA L F I L M O E M PA I N T E D M E TA L GF 830 GLOSS WHITE CAST VINYL PA I N T E D A L U M I N U M GF 230 GLOSS WHITE VINYL S TA I N L E S S S T E E L GF 333 GLOSS WHITE VINYL LOW-ENERGY SURFACES GF 232 5050 GF 260 6040 ACRYLIC GF 270 7030 GF 280 8020 M AT T E W H I T E P E R F O R AT E D V I N Y L S FAQS Can GF 242 laminate be used on any kind of vehicle graphics Yes. GF 242 not only works extremely well as a perforated vinyl over-laminate its high gloss finish and optically clear adhesive produces vibrant graphics for vehicle wraps as well. Compatible print films include GF 230 GF 246 GF 333. Can I use any other GF laminates on perforated graphics Yes but for best visual acuity safety GF recommends using optically clear laminates for vehicle and store front perforated graphics. After application of GF 242 to my perforated graphics I see streaking and patterns in the laminate what could be causing this This is most likely caused by the softer cast laminate being pushed into the perforations. Using a softer edged squeegee and less pressure will mitigate that effect. This is normal and will clear up in a matter of days. Using low heat can help to relax the GF 242 laminate as well. GF 242 AUGUST 2022 For Standard Terms Conditions www.generalformulations.comterms-conditions 309 S. UNION S PA RTA M I 4 9 3 4 5 P616 887-7387 T 8 0 0 2 5 3 - 3 6 6 4 W W W. G E N E R A L F O R M U L AT I O N S . C O M F616 887-0537