Make
sure that the outside air temperature is above +40º F (+5ºC). If you cannot
bring the vehicle into a heated building, re-warming the car interior during cold weather application will help insure proper
adhesion.
Step 2:
Prepare the Glass
Clean the outside rear window glass thoroughly with soap and water. Make sure
that the glass surface is dry and free of residue before applying the rear window graphics.
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/solution!
Rear window graphics must be applied dry!
If applying a full size window image, use masking tape strips to
pre-position the image 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.
If wrinkles should occur, gently lift up the image to where the wrinkle is,
smooth out the wrinkle with your hand, and continue applying.
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 image you will have extra material
to trim outside of the edge of your rear window glass. Trim the excess material
with an Exacto knife or similar tool to complete the installation. The pressure
sensitive adhesive bonds to the glass very well when first applied but will set
more firmly after a twenty-four (24) hour period. Avoid power car washes for the
first week after application. For longer life avoid using snow scrapers. 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 may cause premature wear
of the image.
Techniques
to remove rear window graphics
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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