Pre-installation
Guidelines
- Prior to installation of printed graphics, we recommend
attaching a small piece of CLEAR FOCUS film to glass
as a test to help you become accustomed to the film's
characteristics, including adhesion strength.
- Glass surface must be clean. Use mild soap and water
to clean the glass. Do not use glass cleaners with solvents
(e.g., Windex®).
- Surface must be completely dry. Use lint-free cloth or
industrial paper towels to dry glass.
- Temperature of glass must be moderate —between
approx. 40º F (5º C)
and 90º F (32º C).
- In cold weather, apply film in late afternoon, after
windows have warmed up, or, in the case of a vehicle, in
a garage or other enclosed area (with the vehicle engine
turned off). Applying film to glass that is too cold may
adversely affect adhesion of film.
- In hot weather, apply film in the early morning, while
glass is still cool. Applying film to glass that is too
hot can cause the film to stretch during installation.
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Basic
Installation Instructions
- Lift the upper edge
of the liner away from the vinyl and fold
back approximately 3-6 inches (depending
on the size of the graphic).
[see
photo]
- Carefully position the
film so that it is properly aligned on all sides, then
press the upper corners in place using light pressure.
[see
photo]
- Using your hand or a soft
plastic squeegee, lightly press the film in place.
[see
photo]
- Working from the top of
the graphic to the bottom, continue by peeling away more
of the liner and applying light pressure to the film. Continue
in this manner until the liner is completely removed and
the window graphic is in place.
[see
photo]
- Using a utility knife,
carefully trim away any unneeded portion of the graphics.
[see photo]
- If you are installing more than one panel, properly
align the next graphic in relation to the adjoining panel(s).
[see
photo]
- Note: In
the case of graphics that must be seamed together, install
the two pieces so that the edges of the film butt against
each other, with the holes aligned (don't overlap the
two edges of the film).
- Finally, squeegee the film from the
center and work outward in all directions.
[see
photo]
- Be sure to squeegee the
edges firmly in place.
- Step back
and admire your work!
[see
photo]
Lamination/Installation Tips
Professional
Decal Application Association
[Safety
Guidelines for Installing Window Graphics
on Buses with Emergency
Exit Windows click
here] |
