Product Description
ORALITE® V52 Diamond Plate DOT-C2 Conspicuity Sheeting
DOT-C2 MarkedFMVSS 108 Compliant5-Year WarrantyDOT-C2 trailer tape with a diamond plate prism pattern that gives brighter, more vivid daytime color than standard metallized microprism tape. Same compliant red/white conspicuity your trailers need — with a finish that looks at home on diamond plate tool boxes, bumpers and fenders.
Why V52
- DOT-C2 certified. Red/white tape carries the DOT-C2 certification mark per NHTSA 49 CFR 571.108 and is compliant with FMVSS 108.
- Diamond plate look. Per ORAFOL, the diamond plate prism pattern delivers brighter, more vivid daytime colors than earlier metallized microprism sheeting.
- Two patterns. Standard 11" red / 7" white, or 6" red / 6" white for shorter runs and tighter spaces.
- 5-year warranty. A step up from economy DOT-C2 tape.
- Thin and tough. No more than 0.008" thick, passes a 1/8" mandrel bend and a 100 in-lb Gardner impact with no cracking, and meets LS-300C solvent resistance.
- High-tack adhesive. Aggressive pressure-sensitive adhesive with a peel-off liner.
Common Uses
- Trucks, trailers and tankers
- Dump trucks, tow trucks and pickup beds
- Custom and show trailers, rigs with diamond plate trim
- Utility vehicles and mobile industrial equipment
Retroreflectivity (Minimum RA, cd/lx/m²)
| Observation | Entrance | White | Red |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2° | -4° | 460 | 75 |
| 30° | 250 | 60 | |
| 0.5° | -4° | 100 | 25 |
| 30° | 65 | 15 |
Measured per ASTM E810, 0° and 90° rotation averaged.
Which ORALITE® DOT-C2 Tape?
| V42 DOT-C2 | V52 Diamond Plate (this page) | |
|---|---|---|
| Look | Standard metallized prism | Diamond plate pattern, brighter daytime color |
| Patterns | 11" / 7" | 11" / 7" and 6" / 6" |
| Min. RA, white (0.2° / -4°) | 460 | 460 |
| Warranty | 3 years | 5 years |
Need longer life? Ask us about premium ORALITE® V82 DOT-C2, which carries a 10-year warranty.
Specifications
| Product | ORALITE® V52 Diamond Plate DOT-C2 Conspicuity Sheeting |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ORAFOL Americas |
| Certification | DOT-C2 certification mark per NHTSA 49 CFR 571.108; compliant with FMVSS 108 (red/white pattern) |
| Patterns | 11" red / 7" white; 6" red / 6" white |
| Size | 2" x 150' (50 yd) roll |
| Construction | Cube-corner prisms bonded to a flexible, smooth, UV-stabilized polymeric film; vacuum-metallized (aluminum) prism surfaces |
| Thickness | 0.008" maximum |
| Adhesive | Aggressive high-tack pressure-sensitive; 1" strip holds 1.75 lb for 5 min with ≤2" peel (ASTM D4956) |
| Liner | Peel-off release liner (no water or solvent needed) |
| Impact resistance | No cracking at 100 in-lb (Gardner IG-1120) |
| Flexibility | No cracking around a 1/8" mandrel |
| Solvent resistance | Meets LS-300C §3.6.7 |
| Specular gloss | ≥40 at 85° (ASTM D523) |
| Shrinkage | ≤1/32" at 10 min; ≤1/8" at 24 hr |
| Min. application temp | 65°F air and surface |
| Warranty | 5 years (ORAFOL Americas) |
| Quality | ISO 9001:2015 manufacturing; batch traceable by roll number |
Application
- Apply only when both air and surface are 65°F or warmer. On cool mornings, let the trailer warm up in the sun or the shop first.
- Wipe the surface with isopropyl alcohol and a clean towel and let it dry.
- Peel the liner and apply with firm squeegee pressure.
- If a bubble is trapped, prick it with a pin and squeegee the air toward the hole.
FAQ
Is V52 DOT approved?
Yes — the red/white tape carries the DOT-C2 certification mark per NHTSA 49 CFR 571.108 and is compliant with FMVSS 108.
Is it brighter at night than V42?
No — both carry the same minimum night reflectivity. The difference is daytime: per ORAFOL, the diamond plate pattern gives brighter, more vivid color in daylight. V52 also carries a 5-year warranty vs 3 for V42.
11/7 or 6/6?
Both are DOT-C2 marked. 11" red / 7" white is the most common trailer pattern; 6" / 6" gives a shorter repeat for smaller panels and tighter spaces. Pick the one that matches your existing tape or spec.
Does V52 come in solid red or solid white?
ORAFOL makes V52 in solid red and solid white too, but those do not carry the DOT-C2 mark. Call us if you need them for accent or non-DOT marking.
WARNING: This product may expose you to chemicals which are known in the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
ORALITE® is a registered trademark of ORAFOL Europe GmbH.