An AMA thread might help drive more interest. What did you tint today? I've tinted exactly two doors this week. Sounds pretty lazy The yellow tape at the bottom of the doors is so the customer can damage the vinyl on the sills themselves. Side Fingers on Side Window Put some soap on those seals to stop some of the handling creases. For small fingers I'll wrap a towel around a hard card and jam it in and leave it until the glue tacks.
Side Fingers on Side Window Here's some video where you can see shrinking both with the film rolled across the glass and up and down. Side Fingers on Side Window Thank you sir. Sun Control Window Film. Thinsulate Insulating Window Film. Decorative Window Film.
Automotive Solutions. Automotive Window Tinting. Car Wraps. Paint Protection Film. Stek Fashion Paint Protection Film. Shave upward in quick movements. As the adhesive collects on the blade, wipe it clean with an old towel. Note: When you are finished with the job, throw towel away. Do not let the adhesive fall onto carpet or fabrics. Change blades as frequently as needed to keep a sharp edge and avoid scratching the glass.
Look for any white dots and pick them off; they are leftover pieces of adhesive. The glass may look cloudy for a few hours while the ammonia evaporates. If you plan to apply new film, clean the glass immediately with the soapy-water application solution and allow the glass to "breathe" for at least 24 hours before you apply new film. Re-clean the glass before applying the new film. Q: What is the warranty on the film?
A: Each Gila Window Film product is backed by a manufacturer's warranty. Please click here for more information. Refunds are the exclusive responsibility and option of the retailer which received your purchase money.
The retailer's refund policy controls that option. Q: Why does the film feel warm on hot days? A: All films feel very warm, even hot, when the windows are hot. The reason why depends upon the type of film, the type of window, and the type of weather.
Basically, all films obstruct the transfer of heat from the outside of the window through to the inside of the room.
The heat has to work much harder to move through this obstacle, so a lot of energy is dissipated through reflection, absorption, conduction, and convection. When you put your hand on the film, you feel much of this heat energy. Reflection measures how much energy the material reflects back into the glass. The higher the reflection, the greater the "heat gain" reduction.
Utility companies often measure this as "shading coefficient. The main cause of convection is air movement, such as a breeze outside or a moving fan indoors.
Convection helps cool a surface by pulling heat away. Absorption measures how much heat the material absorbs. The Glare Control vinyl films absorb a lot of heat because they are dark-dyed vinyl. The Heat Control films reflect very high percentages of heat because they are metalized polyester films. Conduction measures how much heat transfers through the film to the inside. Most of this heat is left after convection and reflection have rejected as much heat as they can.
What comes out the other side of the film into the room is "net heat gain. Glare Control vinyl and Privacy Frosted films do not contain metal, do not reflect heat as efficiently, and so reduce less net heat gain.
Q: How do I remove adhesive and paint from film? A: The best way to remove paint overspray or residual adhesive left over from removing masking tape or old stickers from a filmed window surface: use pure acetone nail polish remover without oils dabbed on a clean, soft cotton cloth. Gently stroke the affected area. Continue with circular strokes in this fashion until the surface is clean.
The acetone will evaporate completely. Warning: acetone is extremely flammable. Use it only in small quantities with good ventilation and never near a source of ignition. Be aware that acetone can damage acetate fabrics, painted or varnished surfaces. Q: What is the difference between air bubbles and water bubbles? A: Water bubbles are pockets of water trapped under the film during an installation.
Most small water bubbles will dry out in a few days. Sometimes air pockets remain trapped under the film, and unfortunately these will not disappear without proper squeegee methods. If ample application is still under the film, simply re-wet and re-squeegee the film to remove trapped air. In some cases it may be necessary to lift and re-wet the film. Q: Is there some other alternative application solution I can use to install Gila Films? A: If Gila Application Solution is not available, you may use a mixture of water and no tears baby shampoo without conditioner.
Other liquid soap products contain ingredients that may reduce the effectiveness of the film's adhesive. Q: Is overspray from the application solution harmful? A: The solution is no more harmful than a gentle soap solution, such as no-tears baby shampoo.
Nevertheless, we suggest that you use the solution in a well-ventilated area and use drop cloths to cover carpet, furniture, etc. Q: How do I remove trapped air bubbles? A: If an air bubble under the film is detected immediately after installation, simply re-spray the film and use the squeegee or wrapped hard-card to push the water toward the nearest edge.
If the bubble still remains, it may be necessary to carefully lift the nearest edge, re-spray the adhesive thoroughly, and re-squeegee that region of the film. Before lifting the film, be sure the film edges have been properly trimmed and the borders of the window have been dried with a hard card wrapped in a paper towel to absorb the perimeter gasket moisture.
Dry the border first in order to prevent liquid from flowing back under the film. A: We do not recommend that these adhesive-backed film products be applied to ceramic tiles. These products are intended for application to smooth, clean, flat glass only.
Installation on non-glass surfaces is outside the scope of the warranty for Gila Window Films. A: The film generally has a curing time of days. Factors that affect drying time are temperature, humidity, and whether that film receives sun exposure.
Over this time, you should see those small water dimples, if smaller than the eraser on a pencil, disappear. Q: How do I work with film that seems extremely curly? A: There is a natural curl to the film since it's been rolled up in a box for a period of time.
Note that the film's clear liner faces outwardly. To begin, unroll the film across a clean table-top with the liner facing up so that the curl is "into" the table. This should keep the film flat and quite easy to mark and cut down to the needed size. In the unlikely event that the film is curling up along an edge after installation, wrap a plastic credit card in one or two layers of paper towel and use it as a squeegee.
Stroke the film firmly down, beginning several inches away from the edge, moving smoothly and forcefully toward the lifted edge. This will force out the air and enable the film's adhesive to bond to the glass. You may have to repeat this technique several times. If the problem seems persistent, use a hair dryer on the warm not hot setting to help evaporate residual moisture along the edge and tack down with the "wrapped credit card" technique.
Hold the hair dryer about inches away from the affected area while stroking down the edge with the paper towel wrapped card. A: Be sure to read instructions before applying a given film to dual pane windows. Dual pane windows are windows composed of two panes of glass separated by an air space and a perimeter spacing bar that also seals the edges against moisture intrusion into the air space. Film installation can be done on the room-side surface of dual pane windows provided the proper films are selected.
Certain films can cause the inner pane to get too hot and possibly damage the weather seals or even break the glass. Some dual pane windows, such as used in some motor homes, are made of tempered glass. Usually the outer pane of tempered dual pane windows is also tinted. Tempered glass cannot be broken from solar heat absorption, no matter what film is installed on them. However, care still must be taken to select the proper film because of the potential for premature seal failure because an excessively absorptive film is used which could cases over heating of the seals and excessive stress through expansion cycling.
It may be necessary to contact a member of the Eastman technical support team to obtain clarification on the best films for such windows. Dual pane Low-E and Dual pane tinted windows can safely have glare control films applied to the outside surface. Low-E coatings are applied to one of the inside surfaces of the glazing system, so its performance in reducing wintertime heat loss is not affected. Q: What causes fading? How much will fading be reduced with window films?
A: Fading of furniture or artwork is caused by UV rays, heat, visible light, indoor artificial lighting, humidity, and the quality of the dye in the fabric. There is general agreement that UV light causes more damage to fabrics than any other single factor. Q: Can you install film on top of film? A: Generally, it is not recommended to install film on top of film. Excessive heat can cause seal damage on dual pane units or glass breakage.
If the glass is tempered and single pane, stacking films will not cause damage. If you have a special need for stacking two or more films and have questions, please call customer service, who can direct you to a member of the Technical Services Group. Always remember, however, that warranties are voided by film stacking or "layering.
A: Installing film on such glass or acrylic "bricks" is not recommended. Most glass blocks are uneven, so uniform adhesion of the film to the blocks is nearly impossible. Does the adhesive label that is wrapped around the film roll damage the film? We suggest using Vinegar Windex Green , or any of the citrus Windex's. There are other cleaners made specifically for tinted windows such as Ammonia-Free Spray Away-Foam Spray, which work very well.
You can also use soap and water, vinegar and water, or really anything without ammonia or abrasives. Window tinting can reduce the heat of the sun in your home , too. So when you are sitting by a window the window tinting will block 55 percent of the heat coming into your home making you feel more comfortable in your home. Privacy is important, especially in bathrooms, and homeowners should take the time to choose appropriate window treatments to achieve the amount of privacy that they desire.
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