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Please read the instruction manual carefully before usage.
Please read the instruction manual completely before starting the installation!
Included in the package:
A) application squeegee
B) razor knife
C) Joy cleaning/application liquid
I You will ned:
E) spray bottle
F) distilled water
G) glass cleaner (only necessary for removal of nicotine residue, etc.)
H) adhesive tape
I) ruler
J) tape measure
K) hair dryer/ hot air gun
L) soft, lint-free cloth (cotton)
Other useful tools:
- Micro-fibre cloth for cleaning
- Stainless steel cleaning pad (pan cleaner)
• The ideal temperature for working with FOLIATEC Glass Coating Film is between 15 °C and 25 °C. Work in an area protected from wind and dust, without direct sunlight and, ideally, in an enclosed area.
• You can be sure: FOLIATEC Glass Coating Film’s function will not be affected by using the
defroster.
• Apply the film only to the inside of the glass and only to real glass. Synthetic glass (acrylic, plexi, etc.) contains special softeners that, as a result of temperature (heat) or UV radiation, are released in the form of air bubbles. These bubbles can only escape through the AutoglassFilm to a limited extent and this can affect, amongst other things, adhesion and service life.
• You cut the film to size on the outside and apply it the inside of the window.
• To affix AutoglassFilms, use only FOLIATECs lubricating and cleaning fluid concentrate JOY. Do not use other materials for this purpose.
• Custumers with only little experience in the installation of AutoglassFilms are advised to have multi-layered AutoglassFilms fitted by professional service. (e.g. authorized FOLIATEC Stylingteam Partners)
• Third brakelights must not be covered with AutoglassFilm. Make sure to cut the AutoglassFilm to size accordingly prior to installation.
• Before starting to fit the film, please wash your hands to ensure that they are clean and free from grease.
Cleaning the window
1 Mixing the cleaning/application liquid
In the spray bottle mix approx. 0.5 liter water with two capfuls of Joy.
2 Cleaning the glass
Pre-cleaning the window: remove fine particles of dirt with application fluid and paper towels. Always clean in one direction only: from the top of the window to the bottom of the window. Roughen the dots (ceramic borderline of the windows) with a stainless steel pad in order to improve the adhesion of the film. Spray the inside and outside of the glass to be covered using the cleaning/application liquid. With a cloth clean the glass, the rubber seal and the frames of all the windows. The foam makes this quite possible to make sure that they are totally free of oil. Remove any stubborn residues with a razor blade. Use the squeegee to dry the cleaned glass. Using a cotton cloth wipe the edge of the squeegee after every pass. Here, too, you should clean in one direction, namely from the top to the bottom of the window. Remove any excess fluid from the cleaned window using a squeegee with a cloth (e.g. tea towel) wrapped around it. Use a clean cotton cloth to dry the rubber and frames.
Cutting the film to size from outside
3 Measuring the window
Measure the dimensions of the window using a tape measure.
4 Pre-cut the film
When ready cut the film according to the dimensions of the window with something appropriate underneath. The film should have between 1-2 cm extra left around the edges for the application to the glass. The film must have the protective backing facing you because it will be applied to the inside of the window later. Tip: The protective film is facing you when the ABG number stamp can be read.
5 Adjusting the film
Spray the outside of the window you are beginning with using the cleaning/application liquid. After the film has been cut take it in hand with the protective backing facing you. Spread the film out with your hands and place the film on the wet exterior of the window. Do not remove the protective backing! Spray the film again with application/cleaning liquid and then use the squeegee to wipe away the liquid.
6 Cutting the film to fit
Neatly cut the overlapping edges of the film away following the seal. For the best results cut along straight lines with a ruler. A single piece of foil is advantageous in the application on the slightly cambered rear window, this serves to avoid possible damage to the defogging wires.
Technical note:
Metallized car window foils that are cut improperly may otherwise be demetallized. Foils cut to size must therefore be a clean
Applying the film from the inside
7 Spray the inside of the window with cleaning/application liquid.
Spray the inside of the window several times with cleaning/application liquid.
8 Remove the protective backing
Carefully pull up a corner of the film lying on the outside of the windshield. Put two pieces of adhesive tape (masking tape for example) on the inside and outside of the upper corner of the film and using these as handles slowly pull the backing away from the film. When removing the protective film, also spray the adhesive layer of the AutoglassFilm generously with the application liquid. This prevents the film from sticking together and thus creasing. To avoid fingerprints, do not touch the adhesive layer. Immediately after the removal of the backing, spray the adhesive side of the film (facing outwards) to create an even layer of moisture. This is the side of the film that will be attached to the window in the next step.
9 Positioning the film on the inside of the window
Take hold of the wet film by the corners. Keep some tension on the film so that no two parts come in contact and stick. Carefully take the film into the vehicle and position the film on the window with the wet side of the film on the inside of the window (which is also wet). The film will draw itself onto the glass
10 Working the moisture out
Spray the film liberally with application liquid. Imagine the shape of an H. From the middle bar of the H, scrape upwards or downwards respectively. Try to keep the pressure as even as possible. Work with the squeegee until all the moisture is out from under the film and the film is free of bubbles and wrinkles. If you find that the film still creases, you can remove the creases with a hairdryer. However, always use the lowest setting as the film can burn easily.
The car window film is heat / hairdryer workable in the upper and lower area within the H. If you decide to use a hairdryer / hot air gun to ease the application process, please note that the temperature range must be between 150°C and 300°C (setting 1). The foil may otherwise melt / deform and thereby become unusable. Only use the hairdryer in a top to bottom motion on the film, not sideways!
11 Removing moisture around the frame
The moisture will flow towards the lower window seal as you work. Use a cotton cloth to absorb this. If you wrap the squeegee in the cotton cloth, you can get the water around the frame very well. Use a hair dryer to dry this area as the last step. It is easier to squeegee off the application fluid along the positioned line if the squeegee is held at an angle and guided along the demarcation line.
Special instructions for application on highly cambered rear window
When mounting the film upon curved window panes it could be that the film can not be put on properly in one go. Note the following application procedure:
12 Cutting the film to size (from outside)
When mounting upon curved panes (back window) there has to be an excess length of 15 cm along the bottom rim of the pane during the first cutting. (Should the film not be up high enough, a second strip is to be added.) This extra border must be left intact when the film’s remaining edges are cut exactly to size.
13 + 14 Cutting the film to fit curved windshields (from outside)
If it is not possible to fit the film to the window without wrinkles, it will be necessary to slice the film about 1 cm under the defrost coil closest to the wrinkle. Now lap the lower part of the film over the upper piece. This must be repeated up to five times depending on the degree of the curve. After the last slice is finished you can cut the extra border on the bottom of the film to fit the frame.
15 Applying the film on the inside of a curved window
When you have cut multiple slices in the film, you start back at the upper slice. To remove the overlaps in the film cut through the middle of the overlap parallel to the heating coil. When you have finished cutting through the stripe, remove the excess strips from the window.
All other steps for applying the film are the same as for flat windows.
Special information:
1) Window antennas (e.g. for GPS, radio, etc.) that are
mounted on vehicle windows coated with metallized
Autoglass Film (e.g. MIDNIGHT REFLEX, COLOR REFLEX,
CHROMOLUX, ...) may be subject to restrictions in function.
2) The heated rear window is not affected.
3) If removing Autoglass Film, please do so gently, "jerky"
removal may cause damage to any heating or antenna
wires attached to the vehicle windows.
By heating the film, you will make it easier to remove it.
To remove the residual adhesive, use the FOLIA TEC adhesive
remover (Remover Solvent) art. no. 22501.
4) Tip for usage on windows with dotted surround: When applying
Autoglass Film to vehicle windows with dotted surround
(e.g. black dots) we recommend cutting the film
along the third row of dots. There may be lack of adhesion
beyond this row.
5) With increased dust concentration in the air (especially in
the spring and summer) some dust inclusion up to mm particle
size is unavoidable.
6) If the bonding agent does not hold completely shortly after
application or the screen-print area on the window edge is
too thick, it may occur that the film in the screen-print area
does not immediately build up sufficient adhesion. In this
case apply strong pressure with the thumb along the
screen-print edge after approx. 1 week.
7) Moisture haze and water areas that are visible under the
film shortly after application, are part of the drying process.
These characteristics will disappear within the first
two weeks depending on air humidity and temperature.
8) Use the roll-up window only after the film has completely
dried. Otherwise the rubber lip of the window channel and
the remaining moisture present can lead to damages or
bubble formation.
9) Note for all metallized films: A small possibility
exists that a spectral reflection can occur with direct sunlight
at a certain angle on the film covered glass (for example
on the interior side with open car door). This may
cause a focal point effect on an opposing surface. Under
certain, unfavorable circumstances, the surface on which
the “bundled” light beam hits may (depending on the
material) ignite and thereby cause a fire.
Care
• Do not wind down, or clean windows coated with Autoglass Film for the first 3 days to allow the adhesive to dry fully.
• If rear windows are coated with several strips of film, it may be necessary gently to press down the cut or overlap grooves on the heating strips again either with a plastic squeegee or your finger nail several times during the first few days.
• Only use clear water (without cleaning additives) and a soft cloth (no cleaning sponges) to clean Autoglass Films).
Subject to technical changes, further developments and errors.
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