FOLIATEC CARSTYLING Montageanleitung Seite 6

ENGLISH • INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION
Please note:
• The car window film may only be applied on the windows be-
hind the B - column so as not to impair the vision of the driver.
• It is not permitted to connect the film with the window casing
nor apply under the rubber packing.
• The car window film may only be applied on the rear window
if the vehicle has two outside mirrors (left and right).
• The ABG - registration number located on the film (ABG: General
Design Certification) must be visible at least once on each tin-
ted window after application.
• If the vehicle has a rear window brake light, it is not allowed
to cover it with the film. Cut out the car window film accordingly.
Every car window foil package from FOLIA TEC® includes appli-
cation tools and an ABG - registration certification. Keep the Ge-
neral Design Certification in the glove compartment of your ve-
hicle as proof of verification if needed.
An entry in the registration of the vehicle by the Technical Inspection
Board is not necessary.
Included in the package:
A) application squeegee
B) razor knife
C) Joy cleaning/application liquid
You will need:
E) spray bottle
F) distilled water
G) glass cleaner (only necessary for removal of nicotine resi-
due, etc.)
H) adhesive tape
I) ruler
J) tape measure
K) hair dryer/ hot air gun
L) soft, lint-free cloth (cotton)
Other useful tools:
- Micro-fibre cloth for cleaning
- Stainless steel cleaning pad (pan cleaner)
READ ALL OF THE
INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE MOUNTIN
• The ideal temperature for working with FOLIA TEC Glass
Coating Film is between 15 °C and 25 °C. Work in an
area protected from wind and dust, without direct sunlight
and, ideally, in an enclosed area.
• You can be sure: FOLIA TEC Glass Coating Film's function
will not be affected by using the defroster.
• Apply the film only to the inside of the glass and only to
real glass. Synthetic glass (acrylic, plexi, etc.) contains
special softeners that, as a result of temperature (heat) or
UV radiation, are released in the form of air bubbles.
These bubbles can only escape through the AutoglassFilm
to a limited extent and this can affect, amongst other
things, adhesion and service life.
• You cut the film to size on the outside and apply it the
inside of the window.
• To affix AutoglassFilms, use only FOLIA TEC's lubricating
and cleaning fluid concentrate JOY. Do not use other
materials for this purpose.
• Custumers with only little experience in the installation of
AutoglassFilms are advised to have multi-layered
AutoglassFilms fitted by professional service. (e.g. autho-
rized FOLIA TEC Stylingteam Partners)
• Third brakelights must not be covered with AutoglassFilm.
Make sure to cut the AutoglassFilm to size accordingly
prior to installation.
• Before starting to fit the film, please wash your hands to
ensure that they are clean and free from grease.
Cleaning the window
Mixing the cleaning/application liquid
In the spray bottle mix approx. 0.5 liter water with two
capfuls of Joy.
Cleaning the glass
Pre-cleaning the window: remove fine particles of dirt with
application fluid and paper towels. Always clean in one di-
rection only: from the top of the window to the bottom of
the window. Roughen the dots (ceramic borderline of the
windows) with a stainless steel pad in order to improve
the adhesion of the film. Spray the inside and outside of
the glass to be covered using the cleaning/application li-
quid. With a cloth clean the glass, the rubber seal and the
frames of all the windows. The foam makes this quite pos-
sible to make sure that they are totally free of oil. Remo-
ve any stubborn residues with a razor blade. Use the squee-
gee to dry the cleaned glass. Using a cotton cloth wipe the
edge of the squeegee after every pass. Here, too, you should
clean in one direction, namely from the top to the bottom
of the window. Remove any excess fluid from the cleaned
window using a squeegee with a cloth (e.g. tea towel) wrap-
ped around it. Use a clean cotton cloth to dry the rubber
and frames.
Cutting the film to size from outside
Measuring the window
Measure the dimensions of the window using a tape mea-
sure.
Pre-cut the film
When ready cut the film according to the dimensions of
the window with something appropriate underneath. The
film should have between 1-2 cm extra left around the
edges for the application to the glass. The film must have
the protective backing facing you because it will be
applied to the inside of the window later. Tip: The protec-
tive film is facing you when the ABG number stamp can
be read.
Adjusting the film
Spray the outside of the window you are beginning with
using the cleaning/application liquid. After the film has
been cut take it in hand with the protective backing facing
you. Spread the film out with your hands and place the
film on the wet exterior of the window. Do not remove the
protective backing! Spray the film again with applicati-
on/cleaning liquid and then use the squeegee to wipe
away the liquid.
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Cutting the film to fit
Neatly cut the overlapping edges of the film away follo-
wing the seal. For the best results cut along straight lines
with a ruler. A single piece of film is advantageous in the
application on the slightly cambered rear window, this ser-
ves to avoid possible damage to the defogging wires.
Technical note:
Metallized car window films that are cut improperly may
otherwise be demetallized. Films cut to size must therefore be
a clean
Applying the film from the inside
Spray the inside of the window with clea-
ning/application liquid.
Spray the inside of the window several times with clea-
ning/application liquid.
Remove the protective backing
Carefully pull up a corner of the film lying on the outside
of the windshield. Put two pieces of adhesive tape (mas-
king tape for example) on the inside and outside of the
upper corner of the film and using these as handles slow-
ly pull the backing away from the film. When removing
the protective film, also spray the adhesive layer of the
AutoglassFilm generously with the application liquid. This
prevents the film from sticking together and thus creasing.
To avoid fingerprints, do not touch the adhesive layer.
Immediately after the removal of the backing, spray the
adhesive side of the film (facing outwards) to create an
even layer of moisture. This is the side of the film that will
be attached to the window in the next step.