CHEVRON Material Grades
A Fleet Manager's Guide to Reflective Safety Performance
Choose Your Visibility: Quick Product Comparison
| Reflective Sheeting Type | Visual Performance Style | Primary Target Applications | Built-In Service Warranty |
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| DG3 Diamond Grade | Full-cube micro-prismatic (Maximum night visibility) | High-speed long-range setups & critical safety zones | 10-Year Warranty |
| 3M Printed Reflective | Enclosed lens flexibility (Seamless custom multi-color) | Complex body curves & detailed custom-branded decals | 7-Year Warranty |
| Engineered Diamond Grade | Directional enclosed lens (Clear vector route visibility) | Flat-panel vehicle dimensions & general route safety | 5-Year Warranty |
| Orafol V98 Reflective | Rugged outdoor micro-prismatic (Impact resistant) | Vehicle rears, heavy industrial machinery & equipment | 5-Year Warranty |
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DG3 DIAMOND GRADE
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3M PRINTED REFLECTIVE
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ENGINEERED DIAMOND GRADE
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ORAFOL V98 REFLECTIVE
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🛠️ Quick Decision Checklist: Which Reflective Sheeting Do You Need?
DG3 DIAMOND GRADE
- Highly reflective, micro-prismatic lens sheet that performs at all sight distances and angles during night scenes
- Exceeds NFPA 1901 requirements and ASTM D 4956-04 Type IX specifications
- Single-panel sheet with pressure-sensitive adhesive, produced for specific dimensions and fast installs
- Available in NFPA 1901 red-yellow or red-fluorescent lime green
- 10-year warranty
3M PRINTED REFLECTIVE
- Printed on 3M Scotchlite IJ680CR, a highly durable, flexible and enclosed lens reflective sheeting
- Achieve multi-colored markings
- Meets NFPA 1901 requirements
- Great for vehicles with slight body curve
- Available in any color or NFPA 1901 red-yellow or red-fluorescent lime green
- 7-year warranty
ENGINEERED DIAMOND GRADE
- Enclosed lens reflective sheet with pressure-sensitive adhesive backing directional and route usage applications
- Exceeds NFPA 1901 requirements and ASTM D 4956-04 Type IX specifications
- Single-panel sheet, produced for your specific vehicle dimensions and fast, convenient installs
- Available in NFPA 1901 red-white or red-fluorescent lime green
- 5-year warranty
ORAFOL V98 REFLECTIVE
- Tough, weather-resistant micro-prismatic, retro-reflective sheeting designed for rugged outdoor use, especially on the sides and rear of any vehicle and industrial equipment
- Meets NFPA 1901 requirements
- Easy one-piece install, produced specifically for your vehicle dimensions
- Available in red-fluorescent lime green
- 5-year warranty
🛠️ Quick Decision Checklist: Which Reflective Sheeting Do You Need?
Choose DG3 Diamond Grade If:
- You are outfitting emergency vehicles for high-speed highways where long-range visibility is a literal lifesaver.
- You need the maximum nighttime safety brightness available on the market today.
- You want the ultimate peace of mind backed by a premium 10-year warranty.
Choose 3M Printed Reflective If:
- Your layout requires complex, multi-colored logos, custom branding, or detailed gradient graphics.
- You are installing onto vehicles with curved body lines, complex trim, or rivets that need a flexible material.
- You need an adhesive that allows you to easily slide and reposition the vinyl during a dry install.
Choose Engineered Diamond Grade If:
- You are outfitting a standard fleet of trucks or trailers with mostly flat body panels.
- You need a dependable, budget-friendly option that fully meets highway safety codes.
- You prefer a fast, pre-cut single-panel sheet made exactly to your vehicle's physical dimensions.
Choose Orafol V98 Reflective If:
- Your vehicles operate in rugged environments like construction sites, fields, or heavy industrial zones.
- The material will be placed on high-wear areas like rear utility bumpers or heavy machinery.
- You want a thick, tough single-layer vinyl that completely resists edge-peeling from mud and high-pressure power washing.