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Scissors, Tape Measure, Razor Knife, Ruler, Plastic Card Squeegee, Spray Bottle,
and Paper Towel.
- Clean the areas to which the film is to be applied, removing all traces of dirt,
grime, grease, etc.
- Carefully measure the height and width of the glass surface. Oversize the film
up to 3/4" extra material on each side of the film and cut the film to this
size.
- Create your own wetting solution by adding 8 drops (a one second short squeeze)
of very mild detergent (baby shampoo or dish detergent like "Joy" (NOT HAND
SOAP!) into a 32oz. spray bottle filled with water.
- Lay the cut to size decorative film on a clean flat surface with the release
liner up, or have someone hold the piece to be applied for you. Remove the
release liner and spray the now exposed adhesive surface thoroughly with the
wetting solution.
Apply a generous amount of the wetting solution to the glass. The wetting
solution prevents the film from sticking to the surface immediately, thereby
allowing you more time in which to properly position the film.
- Place the now wet film onto the clean glass surface. Wet the face of the film to
be squeegeed. Use the plastic card squeegee and squeegee from the center out
towards the edges to remove any air bubbles and wetting solution. Double check
that the film is flat and smooth with no remaining air bubbles and water .
- If any bubbles are not removed after Step 4, then squeegee them out towards the
closest edge.
- Trim the excess film from the edges of the surface. It is ideal to cut in one
continuous movement, using the ruler and razor knife. Use the paper towels for
cleaning the glass surface and for the absorption of excess wetting solution
around the edges.
- The film may take a few days to dry in order for it to completely adhere to the
glass surface.
- The surface to which the film will be applied should be very
clean, free of dirt, dust particles and silicone. Make sure there are no dry
spots on the film prior to placing it onto the glass.
- Take care that when
removing the release liner the film does not roll over onto itself. It will
stick together and is difficult to pull apart. Wet the film as the liner is
removed!
To separate the liner from the film take two pieces of
scotch tape and stick them opposite each other at one corner…then pull these two
pieces of tape apart and the liner will separate from the film. The adhesive
surface will now be exposed. Wet this adhesive surface. Do not let the film fall
upon itself as it will stick if not wet and it will be hard to separate!
For windows that are wider than the available width of SOLYX
films, Industry standards allow for seaming. Standard Installation for seaming
is a butt-join type seam. The films are overlapped and cut through with a sharp
blade using a straight edge. The excess films are removed. A slight light line
may appear. This is normally the width of the blade point. This is acceptable.
SOLYX Decorative Window Films are virtually
maintenance free. No special care is necessary. Normal cleaning with a mild
window cleaner is ideal. (Windex, Glass Plus, Ammonia and water are all fine
with a clean soft paper towel or squeegee). It is not recommended that anything
abrasive be used. The frequency of cleaning will not affect the film in any way.
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