Installation demo: Installing window decor films using the wet method and dry method. Featuring MACtac® 700 series and B•free® series. How to install window graphics provided by The Application Nation
Wet Application Method
Tools Needed:
- Application Fluid
- Felt Squeegee
- Paper Towers (For Cleanup)
- Isopropyl Alcohol to prep window
The process:
- Make sure the window surface is clean before you begin. This is best achieved using Isopropyl Alcohol.
- Remove the backing on the graphic, exposing the adhesive. Completely saturate the adhesive side with application fluid or water.
- Using a spray bottom, saturate the area of the window where the graphic will be applied.
- Position the graphic on the window into place
- Using a felt squeegee (to avoid scratching the surface of the graphic) press firmly and product a back and forth (left to right) movement, beginning at the top slowly working your way to the bottom.
- Once complete, make sure all liquid is removed from the area (and behind the graphic). Wipe down the surrounding area with a cloth.
- For graphics touching the edge of the window seal, trim the excess away at this point.
Dry Application Method
Tools Needed:
- Felt Squeegee
- Masking Tape
- Isopropyl Alcohol to prep window
- Make sure the window surface is clean before you begin. This is best achieved using Isopropyl Alcohol.
- Remove the backing from the graphic to reveal the adhesive. For best results, apply Mactac B Free® adhesive.
- Remove the first few inches from the liner and make a hard fold in the liner, known as the hinge method.
- With the first few inches exposed on top, firmly press down using a felt squeegee with a left to right movement.
- Slowly remove the liner and continue the left to right squeegeeing the rest of the way.
- For graphics touching the edge of the window seal, trim the excess away at this point.
*Note: Graphics touching window seals will lift and fail.
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