Patent ID: 6479142
Filing Date: 2002-11-12
Classification: B32B,B44C,E01F,G09F,Y10T

Abstract:
A graphic article comprising:(a) a base film with a first major surface and a second major surface, a base film adhesive layer applied on the first major surface, wherein the base film adhesive layer comprises an adhesive composition selected such that the article will be removable from an outdoor surface, and an image layer applied to the second major surface of the base film; an (b) a substantially clear image-protective top film with a first major surface and a second major surface, a layer of a substantially clear adhesive on the first major surface, and wherein only selected areas of the second major surface of the image-protective layer are frictionally modified to provide a BPN of at least 35 as measured by the procedures specified in ASTM E-303-93, and land areas of the second major surface of the image-protective top film are not so modified; wherein the image-protective top film is attached to and overlies the base film and the image layer, and the image layer is visible through the image-protective top film, and further wherein the selected areas of the second major surface of the image-protective layer further comprise at least one substantially transparent clear coat primer layer with abrasive particles adhered thereto.