Window film is a very thin material that requires handling with great care. Creases and folding must be avoided and applications need to be carried out in a draught and dust free situation. Only apply the film to smooth glass. Only apply the film when outside temperature is +0°C. Cleaning and preparation of the glass are of vital importance and care must be taken to flush any dirt particles out of the glass and window frame. Patterned film are often not multi directional, so check the direction of the pattern before installation.
1 | WINDOW PREPARATION
1. Make up a slip solution in a spray bottle by adding a squirt of washing up liquid to water.
2. Thoroughly clean the glass with the solution. Use a window scraper to remove any specks of paint or other foreign matter. Make sure the glass is wet when using the scraper so that you don’t scratch the glass.
3. Squeegee dry.
2 | FILM HANDLING
1. The adhesive side is protected by a paper liner.
2. Cut the film to an approximate size with a pair of scissors, allowing 2 cm extra for the width and length. You can trim the excess material after installation. If you are planning to have a clear gap all around the film, you can do so after installation, by running a spacer of the appropriate thickness (a CD case is ideal), together with a sharp blade, against the frame of the window. Cut through and then peel off the excess material (see 5).
Tip: If you have problems (lack of finger nails), you can separate a corner of the window film and liner with 2 small pieces of adhesive tape on either side of the product.
3 | FILM APPLICATION
1. Thoroughly wet the glass with the solution.
2. Place the film on the glass with the liner facing you. The film should now cling to the glass. From the ready separated corner, carefully peel off the liner and spray the adhesive surface liberally with the solution as you go along.
For large foils, you could ask for someone to hold the film at arms length whilst you carefully peel off the liner. For small pieces, lay the film in its entirety on a flat surface and peel off the liner. But remember to liberally spray the adhesive surface.
3. Reverse the film on to glass so that the adhesive side is now in contact with the glass.
Note: Keep the film straight and do not allow to curl up on itself or wrinkle to avoid creasing.
4. Position the film by gently sliding on the wet surface and butting the factory edge against the frame. Ensure the whole glass area is covered by film and smooth out large air bubbles with your hands.
You will need the following tools:
4 | SQUEEGEE TECHNIQUE
1. Wet the face of the film with the solution and use a rubber squeegee to squeeze out all the solution. Start horizontally at the top from the middle out.
2. Squeegee downwards down the middle of the film.
3. Squeegee across to the edges of the film
4. Make sure that all the solution has been squeezed out from under the film. Repeat squeegee process if necessary.
Note: If a particle is trapped behind the film, carefully lift the film from the nearest corner and remove the particle. Wet the adhesive side of the film again, drop the film back in position, wet the face of the film and re-squeegee.
5 | FILM TRIMMING
1. Run a credit card and a Stanley knife down the edge of the glass frame. You will trap the knife blade between the credit card and the frame. This should avoid any slip ups.
2. Remove the excess material.
3.Repeat entire squeegee procedure. A firm pressure is necessary to effect a strong bond.
6 | FINAL CHECKS
1. Wipe any water remains dry with some paper towel.
2. Inspect the film, inside and out, for any trapped water or air bubbles and squeeze out.
Note: If the film doesn’t stick around the edges of the frame, use some paper towel to absorb any excess water by pushing the trapped water out. You might also have to trim the film short of the frame, especially if there is an uneven painted edge.
During drying time, some haziness will be evident and this will disappear and dry out over a 2-4 week period. To clean the film after installation, use mild soapy water and paper towel. Avoid using abrasive material as it will scratch the film.
Feel free to contact us should you have any further queries. Contact details are on our website: www.purlfrost.com
Important note: Seller’s and manufacturer’s only obligation shall be to replace such quantity of the product proved to be defective. Neither seller nor manufacturer shall be liable for any injury, loss or damage, direct or consequential, arising out of the use of or the inability to use the product.
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