ULINE Window Protection Film Installation Guide

ULINE Window Protection Film Installation Guide

TOOLS NEEDED

  • Film Solution
  • Paper Towel
  • Squeegee
  • Knife
  • Hand Applicator

PREPARATION

  1. Cover all exposed areas and equipment with drop clothes to prevent contact with cleaning and film solutions.
  2. Spray entire window with film solution to clean  window. Remove any paint, silicone, adhesive or residue from window with squeegee.
  3. Measure windows to ensure the appropriate width and length of film needed.
  4. Cut film 2″ larger on each side than the size of the window.
  5. Spray window with film solution. Use squeegee to remove any dust that may have settled.

INSTALLATION

NOTE: Spraying should be consistent and overlapping, giving complete coverage for ample ‘slip.’ There should be no dry spots on the glass, which would cause the film to stick and hamper your ability to slide the film into position. The film should be easily manipulated into the proper position.

  1. Spray the window.
  2. Gently pull the liner off the window film while spraying the adhesive surface of the film with film solution.
  3. Place the window film on the interior of the window. Align the film.
  4. Once the film is in place, spray a light mist of film solution on the window film.
  5. Use the squeegee to make horizontal strokes along the top of the window to lock the film in place.
  6. Pull strokes from the middle outward, stopping a fewinches from each edge. NOTE: Adhesive and film solution can be squeegeed for 10 to 60 minutes before the film locks down.
  7. Absorb excess liquid with paper towel.

TRIMMING/CLEANING

  1. Use the hand applicator to accurately trim the film to fit the window by holding the hand applicator perpendicular to the window.
  2. Cut along the edge of the hand applicator beginning at the corner and cutting down or across. NOTE: The hand applicator leaves a 1/16″ uniform space allowing the film to sit smoothly and flat on the glass without interfering with the frame.
  3. Trim each edge of film. NOTE: It is important to trim the film before final squeegee so any dirt beneath the film has a means of removal.
  4. After trimming is complete, apply a light mist of film solution and perform final squeegee of entire surface. Pull strokes all the way to the edge of the film to remove any loose dirt from beneath the film.
  5. Examine the installation from the exterior. Air bubbles, water pockets or dirt are more visible from outside than inside. NOTE: If some moisture remains after using the squeegee, reapply a light mist of film solution  and squeegee. Slight moisture buildup may occur and will dry within several days. Allow additional drying time in colder climates.

TIPS

  1. Use a piece of office tape to assist when removing the liner. Place a small piece of tape on either side of one corner and pull in opposite directions
  2. If film solution freezes on window, do not apply film.
  3. Film cannot be applied effectively to rough, frosted window glass or a window that has a painted sign or picture on the inside.
  4. Window film is not recommended for Plexiglas® orpolycarbonate.
  5. 10-15% of the moisture stays between the glass and the film immediately following installation. Some cloudiness may occur during curing stage, but will disappear over time.
  6. To clean window film, use any commercial products that do not contain ammonia.

Contact: 1-800-295-5510 

Website: uline.com

 

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