| Customization: | Available |
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| Adhesiveness: | Low Adhesiveness |
| Application Surface: | Glass Surface, Plastic Surface |
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Introduction
This super clear polyester window film is designed for interior or exterior mounting on glass
surfaces. Polyester provides a greater level of clarity for a painted on look that allows for bold,
vivid graphics that resist fading and yellowing. Optionally, the image areas can be under-printed
with white for the best visibility in a window. This material should be installed wet, and instructions
are available in the installation Instructions tab, as that's the best way to achieve a clear, bubble
free appearance on glass. Available in widths up to 50".Approximate longevity of 2-20 years
indoors, 6 months to 1 year outdoors.
Printing Recommended
We recommend a white underprint for the greatest visibility in a window. The product photos above show
the Crystal Clear Window Graphic sample on a window from both the inside and outside. Generally,
we recommend the white floodcoat behind all or part of the design when the decals are being used for
advertising purposes because they make the image much easier to see. If the graphic is being used for
decorative purposes, it's best without the white floodcoat as it will look brighter from the inside.
In the example photo, you can see how it's almost impossible to see the clear areas of the decal,
other than the edges, For that reason, it's common to cover an entire pane of glass if the goal is make it
difficult to tell there is a graphic on the window at all.
Clear window graphics are printed so the colors look correct when installed on glass and light passes
through them. If you want your design printed so it looks correct without illumination, chose the 3 Layer
Printing white ink option so the graphic will look correct both with and without illumination.
Features
| • The clarify of the film makes it virtually disappear on glass, mirrors or acrylic. |
| • The graphic stays cleanly removable for years. |
| • It's 100% recyclable, non-PVC and eco-friendly. |
Drawbacks
Because it's so clear, it will show any small bit of dirt or flaw if the window isn't thoroughly clean. The film can
scratch during installation if a sharp squeege is used or dirt gets on the graphic, and those scratches will be
visible because of the clarify of the film.
Best Applications
Face mounted window graphics that apply to the inside surface of the window to be viewed on the outside.
Window graphics that look as if the image is painted on the glass because the decal is so clear it's hard to see.
Installation & Removal Instructions
Tools you will need:
• Spray bottle with soapy water solution consisting of 1/3 teaspoon dishwashing liquid to 1 quart of water
• Scissors, Xacto knife or razor blade
Rubber window squeegee. A nylon squeegee with a low friction sleeve can be used, but you are more likely to
scratch the material.
• Soft cloth or paper towels
Surface Preparation
Clean the surface of the glass immediately before applying the film. Any grease, oils or dirt can prevent the film
from adhering or leave contaminants that will show after the install. Also, glass surfaces may have a wax or other
substance that can interfere with proper adhesion. A mild abrasive cleaner like Soft Scrub can be used to remove
the coating if necessary. Do not clean the glass with cleaners containing ammonia as they can interferre with the
adhesion of the graphic.
Alcohol should be used to clean the glass instead. The glass surface should be at least 60°F and not in direct sunlight
if possible. Direct sunlight or too high of a temperature can cause the soapy water solution used to evaporate too rapidly,
and cause the adhesive to stick before air bubbles are removed.
Applying the Window Graphic
• Spray the window thoroughly with the soapy water solution.
• Lay the printed film, liner side up on a nearby clean, dry surface. Start removing the liner at one corner, spraying the
exposed adhesive as it's removed. Once the liner is completely removed, spray on more solution if necessary until
the entire surface is wet.
• Lift the film up and place the adhesive side against the wet surface of the window. The film should easily slide around
as it's floating on a film of soapy water.
• Position the film in its final location, then with light pressure and the window squeegee, smooth out any wrinkles or
bubbles using overlapping strokes from the center of the film out to the edge. Soak up excess water with the cloth or
paper towels
• The film should then be flat on the window and most of the water should be pushed out.
• Now apply firm overlapping strokes with the squeege from the center to the edge. Each stroke should overlap by 50%.
• Any small bubbles should disappear as the remaining water evaporates, which can take as long as 2-3 days, or they
can be eliminated by puncturing the film at one end of the bubble with an air release tool or pin. Using your thumb,
press the trapped air or water toward the hole to allow it to escape.
Make sure the film is dry and firmly adhered to the surface before trimming the edges. If the window has a rubber seal
around the edge, it is recommended to trim the film 1/8 inch away from the seal to allow for thermal expansion.
Note: the film will not adhere to silicon caulking.
Removal
When it's time to remove the film, simply use a fingernail or a knife to lift a corner of the film and remove
at as close to a 180° angle as possible.
The film should remove smoothly, in one piece, with no adhesive residue left on the window.
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