General Description 3M Scotchcal™ High Performace Protective Films are noted for their overall excellent performance. These rugged, yellowing-resistant urethane films protect against stone chips, bug damage, abrasion and weathering whille allowing a vehicle's color brilliance to show through and its design intent to be maintained. Approved by Automotivve OEMs, these durable films are flexible, comfortable and easy to apply. PUL 0612 and PUL 1212 are available in rolls of varying widths.
Shelf Life It is recommended that temperatures of 13 degrees C - 32 degrees C (55 degrees RF- 90 degrees F) and 44 percent - 55 percent relative humidity be maintained in the film storafe location. Film should be used within one year of purchase.
Expected Effective Performace Characteristics Performance statements are based upon representative experience from testing throughout the United States; however, actual performance will be determined by substrate selcetion and preparation, exposure conditions, and maintenance of the marking. When applied, or when processed and applied according to 3M recommended procedures, this product will conform to 3M's specifications for two years following purchase from 3M.
Physical and Chemical characterisitics Values given are typical and are not for use as specifications. If a specification is desired, a custom specification will be prepared. Any requests for a specification should be submitteed through your local 3M representative.
Performance Properties These values represent typical data when tested to major OEM urethane specifications and should not be used for product approval.
  Results
Performance Test and Condition PUL 0612 PUL 1212
Tensile MPa (PSI) 12 (1740) 12 (1740)
Elongation 200 percent 200 percent
Peel Adhesion
Initial state - 20 min @ 23 deg. C (73 deg. F) N/m (lb/in) 600 (3.4) 600 (3.4)
Room Temp - 72 hrs @ 23 deg. C (73 deg. F) N/m (lb/in) 700 (4.0) 700 (4.0)
Heat resistance - 168 hrs @70 deg. C (158 deg. F) N/m (lb/in) 700(4.0) 700(4.0)
Moisture resistance - 168 hrs @ 35 deg C (95 deg F) 700(4.0) 700(4.0)
Thermal Cycle 700(4.0) 700(4.0)
Environmental Simulation
Acid resistance Pass Pass
Fuel resistance Pass Pass
Heat resistance - 168 hrs @ 70 deg. C (158 deg F) Pass Pass
Moisture resistqance - 168 hrs @ 35 deg C (95 deg F)
100% R.H. - 2 hrs.@70 deg C (158 deg F)
Pass Pass
Thermal Cycle Pass Pass
Solvent resistance Pass Pass
Shrinkage <.1 percent <.1 percent
Gravelometer (SAE J400) No ruptures No ruptures
Outdoor Deck Weathering
Arizona 45 deg. South Facing (unbacked)
- No objectionable gloss loss or change, adhesion loss, film crackup, or crazing.
24 months Less than 10 percent gloss loss and no more than 2.5 De color change Less than 10 percent gloss loss and no more than 2.5 De color change
Florida 5 Deg South Facing (unbacked)
-No objectionable gloss loss or change, adhesion loss, film crackup, or crazing.

24 months Less than 10 percent gloss loss and no more than 2.5 De color change Less than 10 percent gloss loss and no more than 2.5 De color change
Product Characteristics Adhesive Liner Max Service temp

Acrylic PSA White - Bleached paper with release coating Film softens above 67 deg C (150 deg F)
Application For detailed information on application of 3M™ Scotchcal™ High Performace Paint Protective Film, see Instruction Bulletin 2-18. For best results, apply the film to a clean substrate at temperatures between 13 deg C - 32 deg C (55 deg F - 90 deg F)