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Step 1: Prepare the
Vehicle
If you cannot
bring the vehicle into a heated building, make sure that the
outside air temperature is above +40 degrees. Pre-warming the
car interior during cold weather application will help insure
proper adhesion.
Step 2: Prepare the
Glass
Clean the outside
glass surface which you will be applying the image to thoroughly
with soap and water. Make sure that the glass surface is dry
and residue free before applying your GLASSCAPES window image.
Remember: The pressure sensitive adhesive works
best if mounted on VERY CLEAN GLASS.
Step 3: Position
and Apply (WARNING - DO NOT USE A HEAT GUN OR WATER TO APPLY!!) If applying a full size window
image, use masking tape strips to pre-position on the vehicle
prior to removing the backing material. Carefully peel off adhesive
backing from behind the image and apply from one edge and work
to the opposite side, smoothing the image to prevent wrinkles:
To remove any wrinkles, gently lift up the image to where the
wrinkle is, smooth out the wrinkle with your hand, and continue
applying. GLASSCAPES are a dry mount product!
Step 4: Bond and
Trim
To help adhesion,
lay the disposable backing over the image and rub firmly from
the center to the sides of the image. If mounting a full window
GLASSCAPES you will have extra material to trim outside of the
edge of your rear window glass. Trim the excess material with
an X-acto knife or similar tool to complete the installation.
The pressure sensitive adhesive bonds to the glass very well
when first applied but sets more firmly after a twenty-four hour
period. Avoid power car washes for the first week after application.
For longer life avoid using snow scrapers on the image. Treat
this image as you would the painted surface of your car. Do not
use abrasive cleaners on the image. Rear window mounted wiper
blades will cause premature wear of the image.
Removal Techniques:
The perforated
film can be removed by using a thin scraper device. It is best
to start in one corner and lift up a small section. After this
is done, you can normally use hand force to pull the image from
the glass. As with any decal or sticker, the warmer the outside
temperature, the easier the removal will be. If any adhesive
residue remains on the glass surface it can be cleaned with any
quality commercial glass cleaning liquid or citrus-based adhesive
remover/cleaner.
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