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Installation Instructions

WindowTac ®

Mounting Adhesive

To ensure best results with WindowTac ® mounting adhesive, please follow the recommendations listed below.

Recommendations for Installation

  1. Make sure that the mounting substrate (e.g., glass or acrylic) is clean and dry.
  2. Prior to application, clean the mounting substrate with soap and water. Rinse thoroughly with water and wipe dry with a lint-free cloth. Window cleaners or other chemical products are not recommended.
  3. Consider environmental conditions during application. Extreme temperatures (hot/cold) or humidity may aff ect adhesion.

Application and Removal Instructions

1. Apply the permanent adhesive side of WindowTac® (protected by the paper liner) to the face of the printed graphic using a roller laminator (e.g., Drytac® JetMounter™).

2. Position the graphic in the intended location, pulling back 1-2” (25-50mm) of the textured release liner, and gently affi x the graphic to the mounting substrate with a squeegee.

5. If small air bubbles appear in the graphic, use the point of an X-acto knife or a straight pin to pierce the bubbles and release the air. Smooth the bubbles out and remove any that may remain by pushing them out toward the edges of the graphic with a squeegee.

6. After initial application, the graphic can be repositioned up to 10 times while retaining the micro groove structure in the adhesive.

7. The bond of the removable adhesive will increase over the fi rst 24 hours of application, but the graphic can still be cleanly removed from non-porous surfaces such as glass if removed within 12 months.*

  • Note:

When applying printed graphics to clear acrylic sheets, ensure that they have been thoroughly cured to reduce the risk of outgassing. Outgassing of some acrylics may aff ect the performance of WindowTac®.

  1. Gradually apply a small portion of the graphic using slow, smooth overlapping strokes to reduce the risk of air bubbles. Start at the top center and work down toward each edge while removing the release liner. Go over the entire back of the graphic.
  2. If there are any bubbles, work them out toward the edge of the graphic with a squeegee. Go slowly and use pressure. Once the release liner is peeled away, go over the graphic again working from the center outward.

Please refer to the WindowTac® TDS and MSDS for more information.

The technical information, recommendations and other statements contained in this document are based upon testing and experience Drytac believes to be reliable, but the accuracy and or completeness is not guaranteed. Drytac recommends a small test be performed to determine suitability beforehand. This document does not constitute a warranty of any kind.

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Quick start

  1. Clean the glass or acrylic with soap and water, rinse and wipe dry with a lint-free cloth. Avoid window cleaners.
  2. Apply the permanent adhesive side of WindowTac to the face of the printed graphic with a roller laminator such as a Drytac JetMounter.
  3. Position the graphic, pull back 1-2" (25-50 mm) of the textured liner and tack it in place with a squeegee.
  4. Work from the top center down toward each edge with slow, overlapping strokes while removing the liner.
  5. Push any bubbles to the edges, or pierce small bubbles with an X-acto knife point or pin and smooth them out.

Frequently asked questions

Can a WindowTac graphic be repositioned?

Yes, up to 10 times after the initial application while keeping the micro groove structure in the adhesive. See page 1.

Is WindowTac removable?

The bond increases over the first 24 hours, but the graphic can still be cleanly removed from non-porous surfaces such as glass within 12 months. See page 1.

Can I use WindowTac on clear acrylic?

Yes, but make sure printed graphics are thoroughly cured first, as outgassing from some acrylics can affect performance. See page 1.