can someone please tel`l me what adhesives do I need to put this film on my car? or any other material besides just this film? if anyone can list all
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The adhesive is already on the plastic. Peel the white paper off to expose the adhesive. A heat gun or hot air dryer will help the adhesive bond.
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The film comes with instructions explaining this- you'll need baby soap diluted with water as well as rubbing alcohol mixed with water. That's it.
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You dont need anything as it has adhesive on one side but there is a proper way to do it and if you dont know I suggest you either google it or get someone who knows to do it for you. It is not as easy to do as it looks believe me. It involves water with dishwash in it Isopropyl alcohol mix and a rubber applicator. Area should be cleaned with meths and dried before application of material. Fingers should not touch the adhesive side or will leave marks. Heres how Spray adhesive side and area to be covered with water mix 1 Tablespoon to 1 L. Apply material Start in middle and wipe downward to tack it. Work out toward ends making sure you get all the air out. The alcohol mix is to spray under it if you need to stick a bit to hold it while you work the rest around.. Put plenty of water mix on to allow to shift it into place Have fun. Only put it on where original paint is I did one car that had been touched up badly and had to pull some off and it removed the paint as well.
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This film is self adhesive. You will need a diluted soap/water solution to allow sliding it around while positioning. That is really all you need and you can make it with a couple drops of soap and water. If you are putting down larger pieces or making complex curves you can also use a solution of rubbing alcohol and water to "set" a corner. The alcohol/water solution will cause the soap to stop the sliding so the film can be worked without drifting on the surface. There are lots of youtube videos to see how this is done.
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You do not need adhesive. There is a backing that peels off. It is important to view the installation video on their web site.
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I do not believe you will need any adhesive or tape.Though I have not place the one a Bought.I believe the most difficult part is to take off the previous one and also when putting the new one, be extra carefully at the beginning, to align properly the screen.Good Luck, "gambate ne"
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As others said, use two pieces of tape. However, if possible, have a helper help you peel the cover off and do it slowly. The film has a tendency to curl and you may create a crease if you are not careful. Also I found it very beneficial to spray the film as you peel it back so that if it sticks to itself it will not be ruined because it will be wet.
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I would not recommend this product for that purpose. It would be best to use a silicone based adhesive. If you go to an automotive parts store, they should have a good glue for this application.
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Be sure to use a towel with no additives in it and just a soft cotton towel is great and on my car windows I use just newsprint and sprayway. The windows come out streak and flaw free it looks like no glass at all. Showroom clean..Try it. fkarr@bellsouth.net
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I is the same you install sun tint on a car. It comes with instructions. You put water with a few drops of soap in a bottle and spray the window. The film is thicker than sun tint. It slides on the glass. After you work out the air bubbles it will then dry and the film will stick to the glass.
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Yes and No. I installed this film onto 3 smaller 36'x48" windows. I am glad that I had someone helping me, as laying the film onto the windows would be more difficult alone. Prep is everything with this product. Make sure to have either their installation solution or make your own, you will find that it is much easier to install when the film and glass is very wet. If you want to make your own Google it, it isn't hard to find how to make a suitable alternative. Finally, I can't stress it enough, clean the window before you do anything. Use windex and a raxor blade to get everything. Any little speck of dirt will be amplified 10x when it is under the film. Invest in a very sharp blade. A blade that is not sharp will make trimming the edges difficult, and ragged. PROS: 1) It is fairly forgiving. You can pull it away and restart a couple times. 2) It does cut the glare in the room well. 3) Once you understand how it reacts while being installed it becomes much easier to manipulate into position. 4) It really isn't very expensive, so don't be too affraid to give it a shot. Especially if purchased from Amazon. Cons: 1) You have to make sure that you have the right tools for the job. Their installation solution is great, but the snap off blade in the kit is not very good. I found an exacto knife worked much better. 2) Be prepared to waste some film. The material is forgiving, but there is a learning curve. 3) Once installed, the film is Blue, not Charcoal. It didn't matter in my application, but it is something to consider. 4) There will be a little mess. The installation solution that is pressed out has to go somewhere. Just have a towel handy to wipe up as you go. 5) It is not perfectly clear. Because of the thickness of the film it does have some distortion when looking through it. If you need opticaly clear film, you would be much better off using the thinner, adheasive backed tint film. Hope this helps.
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Thanks Steve for the thoughtful replies. The first question was the very item I was worried about and your response was reassuring. I am assuming that the offer for additional glue adhesive applies to anyone who makes the purchase? Because of your responses, I am going to make the purchase. Thanks.
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No adhesive needed. Just use the provided tool to keep the air bubbles out while you apply the film.
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Hi K; The transparent film with the adhesive is .003" (3 mil) thick. The transparent cover sheet is .006" (6 mil) thick. These measurements are for LS84G Scotch Laminating Sheets. I would suggest you be careful when adding something to be laminated, the adhesive is non-forgiving. You might make the adhesive and cover sheet larger than needed and cut to size after mating. Yes, it does use more plastic than needed but you won't have to do it over and also prevent loss of whatever you are trying to protect. I tried many samples prior to doing the final assembly which was quite helpful. Hope this helps. Charlie
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I am no expert on this, but I believe you would apply the film to the inside part of the windows. I know that's were mine went. I have heard of people installing the film on the outside, but it would seem to have a shorter life time due to the elements. Craig
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Hi. I don't know since I'm not familiar with polyethylene film/sheeting--what would I have at home that I could test it on? It's like regular mounting tape, except super sticky. It is a bit tricky to remove the backing, lol. If you want me to send you a sample, just send me an email with your address to hnomura@aol.com and I'll sent you a piece. What size/length would you like?
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i must admit that i never noticed that there is a plastic film. i'll have to take another look. there is a small picture/sticker of a smiling baby and i found it difficult to peel. until i can take care of it properly, i will leave it, as our baby enjoys giggling back at the sticker.
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I just spoke with a tech at 3M and they said the best way they have found is to apply a thicker coat over what you have and once it's dried for at least 24 hrs, peel it off and it should pull the layer underneath as well. Just make sure if you've waxed over the top of the film, you'll need to use something to strip the wax or it won't adhere to it. The second method is to soak it in ammonia based window cleaner for at least 15 minutes and then use a car sponge to scrub it off.
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Well, I love this tape, but I use it only for short time "sticking." I think a car title might remain in the folder for several years, so I would go with those flat paper clips.
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How or where do you put these iin a car? I heard someone say the car windows?? Can anyone please elaborate a liitle more on this topic? thanks:)