3M Commercial Graphics, St. Paul, Minn., and Manitoba, Canada-based Knifeless Tech Systems, have entered into an exclusive partnership to give graphic film installers an installation tool that lets them cut quickly without a blade, delivering a sharp edge that is perfectly straight or curvy, as needed. The combination of 3M’s high performance films—like Controltac brand Graphic Film with Comply brand v3 Adhesive IJ180Cv3 from 3M—with Knifeless Tape gives installers a powerful combination.

Knifeless Tape is in a high-strength filament that is embedded in the center of the tape. To use, simply apply Knifeless Tape to the vehicle body wherever cuts will be needed, prior to the application of the graphic film. The film is then applied, after which the installer simply pulls the high strength filament in the tape, producing a fast, clean cut. To finish, installers simply re-squeegee the edges, as is done in all installations. With Knifeless Tape, installers never have to worry about scratching paint with a knife. The tape is extremely flexible and turns smoothly in any direction, conforming to even the tightest contours and edges of any surface it is applied to. It can also be pulled straight, creating precise cut lines. The excess tape removes cleanly after the filament is pulled, leaving no residue behind.