The world of vehicle graphics have changed considerable in the last 10 years with solvent printers and comply vinyl being introduced. Once you go through the headaches of profiling your media or simply finding a profile that works best with your printer, you should probably stick to it. He runs Wraptips. If you change brands one day because there was a sale at your local sign supplier - you might be surprised that you're spending the next day or two getting it configured properly before you can sell one square foot.
I have used it and it prints very well, however the adhesive is not as aggressive as I would like. But the days of super aggressive 2mil 'you got one shot' graphic film are long gone and there's a wide assortment of digital vehicle wrap media available on the market. If you can get a better price on 1005 EZ vinyl than on Controltac for this, it's a great option.com, where he shares insights into all things related to vehicle wraps, solvent printing, digital sign printing, and vinyl graphics. I hear it's quite popular with Roland users.com offers advise, tips, tricks, tutorials, and free downloadable high resolution vehicle wrap fills/textures to use in your wrap designs.
In cut vinyl graphics, it isn't important if you use one brand of Printing Packaging Film for sale media one day to the next - your cutter doesn't cut any different. To often I will meet a sign writer, pinstriper, or fleet installer who reminds me of that fact.
Tony Chanza has been working in the vinyl graphics business for 9 years and in the past few specializing in vehicle wraps. Wraptips. Media profiles are easily available and is backed by 3M's warranty when using compatible print supplies. I've used this media here and there - it prints well and very glossy. But be aware in solvent printable films, it's often a good idea to continue to use the same brand time and time again to ensure accurate color production.
Oracal Orajet 3951RA is an economical professional vehicle wrapping film with a technology they call Rapid Air (like Comply). It has a grey back for block out capabilities and is offered in 2mil cast vinyl. I personally wouldn't use it for permanent applications, but rather short term promotional car wraps.
They advertise clean removal over the warranteed life of the media which is 7 years laminated. I've use it and I like it but I can't seem to get a good profile for it. IJ180 comes in classic checkered Comply pattern and V2, which is the new smooth finish media for those that didn't like the old pattern. Deciding on what brands to use can be a difficult choice when first venturing into the business of printed vehicle graphics, but many suppliers are more than happy to provide sample rolls to test out.