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Zulassungshinweise
Please read the instruction manual carefully before usage.
Read instruction carefully before installation!
Included in the package:
A) application squeegee
B) razor knife
C) Joy cleaning/application liquid
You will need:
E) Water-soluble, soft fibre-tip pen
F) spray bottle
G) distilled water
H) adhesive tape
I) hair dryer
J) soft, lint-free cloth (cotton) e.g. tea towel
Other useful tools:
- Micro-fibre cloth for cleaning
- Stainless steel cleaning pad (pan cleaner)
You should also know:
• 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.
• Apply the film only to the inside of the glass and only to real glass. The adhesive can damage acrylic and Plexiglas over a period of time.
• You can be sure: FOLIATEC Glass Coating Film’s function will not be affected by using the defroster.
• To affix Autoglass Films, use only FOLIATEC's lubricating and cleaning fluid concentrate JOY. Do not use other materials for this purpose.
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 Auto-
glassFilm to a limited extent and this can affect,
amongst other things, adhesion and service life.
• Before starting to fit the film, please wash your hands to ensure that they are clean and free from grease.
Variations in the glass due to manufacture
Vehicle manufacturers sometimes work with different glass suppliers. These produce windows with different properties for the respective vehicle type. This has an affect on the following in particular:
1 Window border line
The window border line (black dotted line around the edge of the window) can be of a different width depending on the supplier.
2 Brake light
Depending on the supplier, the third brake light can vary in size or be in different positions. Brake lights that are an integral part of the vehicle design must not be covered with AutoglassFilm, the shape of the lights must be cut out of the film.
3 Heating wire connection
Depending on the supplier, the connections for the rear windscreen heater can be in different positions.
The PRO-SHAPE film is pre-cut to fit the largest area that has to be covered. This means that the film may have to be cut to fit your vehicle exactly (Figure a).
If the tolerances are too large, please send the film to:
FOLIATEC Böhm GmbH, Abteilung Technik, Neumeyerstr. 70, 90411 Nürnberg, Germany
When sending in the film, please include the following items and information:
- Vehicle type
- Day of first registration (see vehicle documents)
- Windscreen manufacturer with no. (see windscreen)
- Precise reason for complaint (short description)
- Orange checklist (included in the pack)
Variations due to equipment
• Vent windows at the side have fastening points - on the window
• Rear windscreens may have windscreen wiper fittings.
• Other equipment features, which differ
from the standard equipment
The PRO-SHAPE film is pre-cut to fit the largest area that has to be covered. This means that the film may have to be cut to fit your vehicle exactly.
Cleaning the window
1Mixing the cleaning/application liquid (Fig. 1)
In the spray bottle mix approx. 0.5 liter water with two capfuls of Joy.
2 Cleaning the glass (Fig. 2)
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 several times 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.
Adjusting the film from outside
3 Adjusting the film (Fig. 3)
Check the fit of the film (see "Variations in the glass due to manufacture”)
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.
Imagine the shape of an "H”. From the middle bar of the H, scrape upwards or downwards respectively.
Fitting the film in vehicles with a third brake light or hinged side windows
Moisten the outside of the window with the application fluid. Place the film on the window with the clear protective film uppermost (the inspection stamp has to lie on the window and be readable from the right side!). Smooth the film onto the window with the palm of the hand until it lies correctly. With the water-soluble felt pen, draw around the equipment cut-outs or cut-out variations resulting from manufacture. Remove the film from the window, place the foil on a suitable underlay and use the enclosed knife or standard household scissors to cut out the section marked.You must not use the window as underlay, since this could leave marks or scratches.
Applying the film from the inside
4 Spray the inside of the window with cleaning/application liquid. (Fig. 4)
Spray the inside of the window with cleaning/application liquid first.
5 Remove the protective backing (Fig. 5)
Carefully pull up a corner of the film lying on the outside of the windshield. Put two pieces of adhesive tape 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. The AutoglassFilm must remain on the window! 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.
6 Positioning the film on the inside of the window. (Fig. 6)
Take hold of the wet film by the corners and remove it from the outside of the window. 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.
As a result of the film of water, the film can now be moved into the desired position.
7 Working the moisture out (Fig. 7)
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. This area is shapable with heat. 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.
8 Removing moisture around the frame (Fig. 8)
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.
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 FOLIATEC adhesive remover (Remover Solvent) art. no. 22501.
4) Tip for usage on windows with dotted surround: When applying AutoglassFilm 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.
Care:
• Do not wind down or clean windows coated with AutoglassFilm for the first 7 days to allow the adhesive to dry fully.
• Only use clear water (without cleaning additives) and a soft cloth (no cleaning sponges) to clean Autoglass Films).
• You will have to scrape the dot area a number of times to improve the adhesion.
Window film installed on car glas may have specific use restrictions in your country. Please check your local state law.
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