How to Install Remlor Decorative Window Film

Tools: Scissors, Tape Measure, Razor Knife, Ruler, Plastic Card Squeegee, Spray Bottle, and Paper Towel. Tool kits are included with customer purchases. Kit includes retractable cutter, squeegee, and saftey razor blade.

Step By Step:
1. Create your own wetting solution by adding 8 drops of very mild detergent, baby shampoo or dish detergent. into a 32oz. spray bottle filled with water.

2. Clean the areas to which the film is to be applied, removing all traces of dirt, grime, grease, etc. Spray glass with wetting solution. Use razor blade and holder combination to lightly scrape the glass surface. Test a small area first. After scraping entire surface, spray window again and squeegee solution from glass. Use paper towel to wipe away moisture from around the edges. The surface to which the film will be applied should be very clean, free of dirt, dust particles and silicone.

3. Carefully measure the height and width of the glass surface. Oversize the film up to 1" extra material on each side of the film and cut the film to this size.

4. Lay the cut to size Remlor Glass Enhancement film on a clean flat surface with the release liner up, or preferably have someone hold the piece to be applied for you. Remove the release liner and spray the now exposed adhesive surface thoroughly with the wetting solution. Wet the film as the liner is removed. To separate the liner from the film take two pieces of scotch tape and stick them opposite each other at one corner…then pull these two pieces of tape apart and the liner will separate from the film. Take care that when removing the release liner the film does not roll over onto itself, as it will stick to itself. Apply a generous amount of the wetting solution to the glass. The wetting solution prevents the film from sticking to the surface immediately, thereby allowing you more time in which to properly position the film.

5. Place the now wet film onto the clean and wet glass surface. Wet the face of the film to be squeegeed. Make sure there are no dry spots on the film prior to placing it onto the glass. Use the plastic card squeegee and squeegee from the center out towards the edges to remove any air bubbles and wetting solution. Double check that the film is flat and smooth with no remaining air bubbles and water. Pay particular attention to textured films as additional squeegeeing may be necessary.

6. Trim the excess film from the edges of the surface. It is ideal to cut in one continuous movement, using the hard edge of the squeegee card and razor knife. Use the paper towels for cleaning the glass surface and for the absorption of excess wetting solution around the edges. A 1/16” of exposed glass around the perimeter at the frame is normal and necessary for proper removal of wetting solution.

7. The film may take a few days to dry in order for it to completely adhere to the glass surface.

SEAMING FILMS: For windows that are wider than the available width of REMLOR films, Industry standards allow for seaming. Standard Installation for seaming is a but-join type seam. The films are overlapped and cut through with a sharp blade using a straight edge. The excess films are removed. A slight light line may appear. This is normally the width of the blade point. This is acceptable. Be sure to consider pattern matching when seaming.

MAINTENANCE:
CLEANING AND CARE:
REMLOR Glass Enhancement Window Films are virtually maintenance free. No special care is necessary. Normal cleaning with a mild window cleaner is ideal. (Windex, Glass Plus, Ammonia and water are all fine with a clean soft paper towel or squeegee). It is not recommended that anything abrasive be used. The frequency of cleaning will not affect the film in any way.

Removing Your Remlor Decorative Window Film:

To remove REMLOR window films simply peel away the film from one corner and pull the film from the glass. Should any adhesive remain on the glass it can easily be removed with a spray of soapy water and a single edge razor blade.