Lintec Clear UV 2.0mil 61"x 150' Scratch Resistant Window Graphic Film with Permanent Adhesive

Instruction Manual

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Decorative Window Film Installation ln struct ions

Pressure Sensitive Adhesive System

Diagram A-F EQUIPMENT

• Release Liner Removal ·Application solution(in spray container,properly mixed)
• Film Application
• Film Trimming
• Edge guide tool
• Final Squeegee
• Trimming knife
• Pressure sensitive tape
• Razor scraper
• Paper towel (a lint free towel is best) Lintec application solution and squeegees are highly recommended for proper installation Lint ec squeegees are softer and less likely to scratch film than standard squeegees A mixtureof 3 drops of Joy dish washing fluid with1gallon of warm water can be used as application solution in a pinch A complete Lintec installation kit including application solution is available by calling Lintec at the number on the bottom of the page Lintec application solution and squeegees can also be purchased separately

1. COMPLETELY CLEAN WINDOW a.Place absorbent cloth on floor under thewindows to collect excessive window solution. b.Wash window with solution and squeegee. c.Wet window with solution and scrape entire surface withrazor scraper to remove any dirt particles.

d. Wash and squeegee again. e.Wipe edges carefully with paper towel. f.Make sure that all loose dirt is removed. Cleaning the window completely and thoroughly is the single most important step.

2. FILM PREPARATION a.Take the film out of the box.Remove end plugs and protective plastic sleeve. Save packaging toprotect balance of filmwhen jobis completed.Replace end plates and place the roll back in the box. Set the box in front of window so that release liner which protects the adhesive faces installer.Thefilm can then be unrolled directly from the box. b.Measure window glass from inside the frame. c.Film width should be pre-cut at least 10mm wider than window. d.Soak window thoroughly with solution. e.Pull enough film from the box tooverlap the top and bottom of the window by approximately25mm and cut. f.Have assistant hold cut film, or place film against solution soaked window with release liner facing theinstaller.The solution on a window will hold film in place (with SR coated polyester film do not use wet window to hold film).

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Decorative Window Film Installation Instructions

3. RELEASE LINER REMOVAL The films are coated with pressure sensitive adhesive which must be kept clean. The adhesive is protected with a release liner and during application the release

installation procedure.Do not let it touch anythingbut the glass on which it is to be installed. a.Apply pressure sensitive tape on one side of an upper corner of the film.Place a second piece of tape on same corner on the reverse sideoffilm(see diagram A). Be careful not tolet exposed tacky surfaces of the tape touch each other.

b. Holding one piece of tape in each hand, pull the pieces of tape apart to separate therelease liner from film. As you pull the liner off the film,begin to spray the adhesive surface with solution,completely soaking exposed adhesive.Continue pulling down on clear release sheet while spraying solution on adhesive.Solutionwill neutralize adhesive,preventing it from sticking to anything. Once initial removal of liner begins, try to pull it down evenly across the film (see diagram B). Discard release liner safely. d.With adhesive surface completely exposed, spray one final time with solution

4. FILM APPLICATION a.Hold film at uppermost corners being careful not to allow film to touch floor or any other surface,place film on windowwith adhesive side against glass (see diagram C). b.The application solution acts as a lubricant making the window surface slippery. You can now slide the film so that one edge of film is 1-2mm from one side of window(see diagram D). Lift film if necessary to remove large wrinkles or bubbles. (For ease of installation the edge you select should be the one you favor, i.e. right side for right-handed people,left side for left-handed people.If fitted correctly this edge will not have to be trimmed.Other edges of the film should overlap top, bottom,and opposite edge of window.) c.Spray the surface side of the film facing you with solution.This acts as a lubricant for the squeegee. See note below for Uv Printed window films. d.Beginning at the center of window, squeegee once to right side of window (see diagram E). Going back to the center, squeegee across to left hand edge of the window, then squeegee the window in straight, smooth strokes working from center out to the edges of the window until all excess application solution has been squeegeed out from under the film and film is lying flat. Do not be afraid to squeegee too hard, it will not damage film and it is important to remove as much water and solution from under the film.Note:the squeegee will not float across a dry surface,sore-lubricate with application solution as needed.

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Decorative Window Film Installation Instructions

5. FILM TRIMMING a.Butt the edge guide tool against window frame, perpendicular to glass (see diagram F). b.With trimming knife and new sharp blade, trim excess film using edge guide tool to provide a narrow straight line border. Trim the bottom and side before top, so that trimmed film will not get in your way.

c. Start trimming operation from corner but do not finish cutting into corner. d.Remove and discard all film scraps.

6. FINAL SQUEEGEE

a. Once film is completely trimmed, spray the surface once more with application solution. Repeat squeegee operation as described in Step 4-d (see diagramG). Finally, using a wad of paper towels,gently wipe around edges of film to completely remove all excess water.Thisprevents the application solution from re-entering between the glass and film. Note on WINcOS UV printed films, many UV curable inks arenot entirelywaterresistant.All that weretested by Lintec canbe applied via wet solution,however, some added care is necessary. When applying the application solution on the film surface squeegee within 2 minutes. A soft squeegee is necessary to prevent smudging of the ink. A piece of the release liner can be used a mask over the printed image when applying the film toglass aswell.

7. CLEANING&MAINTENANCE a.The film can be cleaned periodically using a soap and water solution.Never

film's adhesive causing de lamination from the window.

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