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K-JET 60C PP Grey Back Removable Vinyl
Product Overview
The fast-moving signage and display industry, especially in the UAE where retail, events and promotional campaigns change rapidly, vinyl films that combine high print quality, good opacity and easy removal are highly advantageous. The K-JET 60C PP Grey Back Removable Vinyl is designed to meet exactly those demands: a polypropylene (PP) film with a white front surface for vibrant printing, a grey-back for opacity and a removable adhesive system for medium-term deployment. In this article, we’ll detail what this product is, its features and specifications, typical applications (especially in the UAE), benefits, best practices, and key considerations — all with the goal of helping you use it successfully.
What is K-JET 60C PP Grey Back Removable Vinyl?
The “60C PP” in the product name suggests a film around 60 µ (microns) thickness, made of PP (polypropylene) rather than vinyl/PVC (though often in signage markets “PP” may refer to a variant film substrate). The “Grey Back” means the adhesive or backing layer is grey-tinted to reduce show-through of underlying substrates or light sources. “Removable” means the adhesive is engineered so the film can be removed cleanly without damage or residue, making it ideal for temporary or campaign use.
Key attributes likely include:
White front surface (matte or gloss) to support full-colour digital printing (eco-solvent, solvent, UV, latex)
Grey adhesive/backing layer for opacity and improved visual uniformity
Removable adhesive: designed to peel off after a defined period (often 12-24 months) without leaving significant residue
Format: roll goods (common widths 1.27 m, 1.52 m, lengths ~50 m)
Suitable for indoor and light outdoor use (depending on durability spec)
Although product-specific data for “K-JET 60C PP Grey Back Removable” was not located in publicly listed datasheets, industry analogues (e.g., removable vinyls with grey adhesive) show typical outdoor service-life in the 1-2 year range for removable films
Major Technical Features & Specifications
Here are the key attributes you must check when assessing this film—and how they matter for the UAE market.
Surface & Printability
The white face enables high-quality digital print output. For retail/event usage in the UAE, vivid colours, crisp images and strong brand presentation matter.
Ensure compatibility: the film should work with your printer (eco-solvent, UV, latex) and inks, and ideally have an ICC profile or recommended settings from the supplier.
Grey Backing / Adhesive
Grey adhesive/backing improves hiding of substrate colours, textures or back-lighting. If you mount on coloured boards, translucent surfaces or light-boxes, this is a big plus.
The tinted adhesive also helps produce more uniform visual results, especially in high-gloss or glass-backed installations.
Removable Adhesive
The removable adhesive means the film is designed to be taken off cleanly (within its service-life) without damaging the substrate or leaving large residue. This is ideal for short-term campaigns, event spaces, mall installations in the UAE, etc.
However, removable adhesives tend to have a shorter outdoor lifespan (often 1-2 years) than permanent adhesives, so this must be factored in.
Film Substrate (PP) & Thickness
At ~60 µ the film is thin but adequate for display panels and signage. PP substrates tend to be lighter, easier to handle, and suitable for indoor/temporary outdoor.
Because the UAE can present hot surfaces, intense sun, and wide temperature swings, you’ll want to confirm dimensional stability, curl resistance and UV/heat performance.
Durability / Suitability for UAE Conditions
For outdoor use (shop façades, mall exteriors, event signage) durability is critical. While the removable film is meant for medium-term use, ensure the variant suits your exposure (sun-facing, high heat, strong back-lighting).
Consider lamination or protection if needed for more demanding situations.
Typical Applications & Use-Cases (UAE Market)
Given its features (white front, grey back, removable adhesive) the K-JET 60C PP Grey Back Removable Vinyl is highly suited to the following UAE applications:
Retail promotions and POP displays: In malls in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, marketing campaigns often change seasonally (Eid, National Day, Dubai Shopping Festival). A removable film lets you switch graphics cleanly without damaging the panel.
Event signage and temporary installations: Conferences, exhibitions, trade shows in UAE (Dubai World Trade Centre, Abu Dhabi venues) require short-term high-impact graphics. The grey back ensures good opacity even when applied to translucent or coloured substrates.
Window graphics and glass surfaces: For storefronts in high-end retail environments, you may apply graphics to glass or light-boxes; the tinted back helps avoid show-through of unwanted visuals or lighting behind.
Interior wall wraps / décor changes: Hotels, offices, restaurants in UAE may refresh interior branding or décor. A removable film allows change-out without damaging walls.
Campaign overlays for existing signage: For example, existing façade branding may get wrapped over for seasonal messaging; a removable film offers flexibility for future removal or update.
Short-term outdoor signage / promotional boards: Temporary board signage on building exteriors or at events where long-term durability is not needed, but visual impact and clean removal are required.
Benefits of Choosing This Film
In the UAE environment, the K-JET 60C PP Grey Back Removable Vinyl offers several distinct advantages:
Visual quality + opacity: The grey backing contributes to professional, high-quality appearance by controlling substrate effects, colour bleed or lighting show-through.
Flexibility: Removable nature allows for rapid campaign change-outs — a huge plus in retail-heavy and event-driven UAE market.
Cost-efficient for medium-term use: If you don’t need extremely long outdoor life (5–7 years), this film gives you high performance without premium cost of ultra-long cast vinyls.
Simplified logistics: Using a removable film means fewer worries about substrate damage on removal, which is helpful for leased spaces, temporary builds or pop-ups.
Brand consistency in demanding locale: In UAE (strong sunlight, interior gloss surfaces, high expectations of finish) this film helps meet aesthetic standards.
Best Practice Tips for UAE Installation & Use
To maximize performance in UAE conditions, follow these best practices:
Substrate preparation: Especially in UAE (coastal regions, desert dust, intense heat), surfaces may have salt residue, sand, or higher temperatures. Clean thoroughly, degrease, ensure good adhesion, and ideally install when ambient temperatures are moderate.
Print & lamination: If printing, ensure inks are suitable, dried fully, and if outdoor exposure is expected, consider lamination (especially for surfacing in direct sun). The removable film may still benefit from protective lamination.
Application timing: Avoid applying during the hottest part of day (>45°C) or on surfaces that have been in sun for a long time (which may be hotter than ambient). Apply during cooler hours, or shade the surface during install.
Edge sealing/trimming: Even removable films benefit from clean, sealed edges especially where wind, sand or humidity might lift edges.
Consider film life vs environment: If exposure is high (sun-facing façade, high UV) make sure that the expected lifespan (1-2 years typical for removable films) suits your campaign. If signage is intended for longer term, consider a permanent variant.
Removal planning: Even though film is removable, after long exposure adhesive may harden or pick up dust/sand; plan removal carefully (slow peel, use heat if needed) to minimize substrate damage.
Store and handle properly: Rolls should be stored upright, in moderate temperature; during transport/installation avoid extreme heat or curling.
Printing compatibility check: Confirm with your supplier that this film is recommended for your printer type (eco-solvent, UV, latex) and that the grey back adhesive does not interfere with print or finishing processing.
Use-Case Scenario: UAE Market Deep Dive
Let’s imagine you are a signage/print house in Dubai, working on a campaign for a retail chain during the Dubai Shopping Festival. They want two new wall panels for a high-end mall in Dubai, and a storefront light-box graphic which will be up for 12 months, then changed. Here’s how you’d use the K-JET 60C PP Grey Back Removable Vinyl:
Choose the removable variant because you anticipate the signage will be changed after 12 months (two seasons).
Select the grey-back version so that the light-box substrate (possibly with older graphics or coloured substrate) will not interfere with the printed colours — result is crisp, high-impact visuals under mall lighting.
Use your eco-solvent or UV printer, ensure the film is tested, and print with vibrant full colour, taking advantage of the white front surface.
Schedule install during morning or evening to avoid mid-day sun on the exterior façade; ensure applicator wipes the surface to remove dust and whatever residue from ambient conditions (Dubai dust, mall foot traffic).
Once applied, the film gives strong reception; after 12 months you remove it cleanly and swap in a new campaign material, with little worry about substrate damage or residual adhesive issues.
Because the film is removable and designed for this flexibility, your client saves money over a permanent vinyl that might require scrape-off or surface rework.
This scenario highlights how the product’s features—removable adhesive, grey back, white print surface—align with the UAE market needs: frequent graphics changes, high visual standards, variable substrates, strong light and environment.
Comparative Considerations & When Not to Use
While the K-JET 60C PP Grey Back Removable Vinyl is a strong choice for medium-term, high-quality but flexible installations, there are situations where it may not be ideal:
For extremely long-term outdoor signage (5-7+ years), a premium cast vinyl with permanent adhesive may be more appropriate.
On highly curved or complex 3D surfaces: if you have vehicle wraps with very tight curves, cast conformable vinyls may be better.
If installed on exceptionally rough or porous substrates: removal may be messy, adhesion may fail, or substrate damage risk is higher.
If you have extremely high UV/heat exposure (roof topping, directly sun-facing façade in UAE) and require maximum durability, upgrade to permanent high-grade film.
Thus, always assess the project timeframe, exposure conditions, substrate type and installation complexity before selecting removable vs permanent, PP vs vinyl, etc.
Summary
The K-JET 60C PP Grey Back Removable Vinyl offers a smart, flexible solution for signage and printed graphics applications in the UAE market—particularly for retail, event, pop-up and campaign installations that need high print quality, opacity and easy removal. Its combination of a white print surface, grey backing for substrate hiding, and removable adhesive matches the dynamic UAE environment: frequent graphics changes, high appearance standards, and challenging outdoor/indoor conditions.
For best results: verify print compatibility, handle substrate preparation carefully (especially in UAE’s hot/dusty climate), match the variant to your use-case (duration, substrate, exposure), and ensure installation is performed by experienced professionals. When used appropriately, it can deliver striking visuals, clean removal, and efficient campaign turnover.
If you’d like, I can also draft a comparison table showing the 60C PP Grey Back Removable variant alongside other K-JET series films (e.g., permanent versions, different backings), so you can evaluate which film is best for your specific UAE project.