Glass Windows: Pre Cut Residential Window Film, Plus Installation Instructions.

                                   

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Want to Tint Your Own Windows? Window Tint Available Online or Pick-up in any one of our Locations.	Stop the Sun Ray's From Damaging your Drapes and Furniture.
This Photograph shows what harmful damage Sun Ray's can do. Shining through unprotected residential Glass. Imagine that floor being a priceless painting hanging on the wall.	The above diagram shows how visible light and not harmful ray's of the sun are transmitted through a residential window when window film is applied. Solar heat and harmful UV ray's are rejected.

   How to Measure the dimensions of a Window for the Application of Window Film.

                               

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Choosing and Applying the Right Window Film:

Window film can help you solve the problem with heat loss through glass, glare, fading and privacy

without blocking your outside view. It's a simple, cost-effective way to increase your home's comfort,

energy-efficiency, privacy and overall appearance. Make your home the most energy efficient house

on the block by being the coolest.

Which Window Film Do I Use?

There are several types of window film from which to choose. Assess

your home and your needs, then choose the film that best meets your

objective: Heat, Light, Glare, etc.,

Insulating films add year round comfort to your home. Film reflects 99% of the sun’s rays in the summer. Reflecting the sun’s rays means reducing the heat inside your home reducing overall heat gain. As a result, your home feels much cooler and your air conditioner runs much  less. Insulating films also retain your home's heat in the winter by blocking it from escaping. (See diagram to the right.) These films provide comfort you can feel and savings you can see in your utility bills. In addition to increased comfort and lower utility bills, insulating films reduces fading damage to your home's furnishings, floors and window treatments by blocking out 99% of the UV rays. (See diagram below.) Insulating window films are affordable and energy-efficient.

 

The sunlight that shines in through the windows is intense and causes faded carpets,

drapes and furniture. The intense heat from the sun can also damage electronics, digital

items and over time cause wood to warp.

Whoever is in charge of paying the energy bills knows how outrageous expensive those bills
can be. Nobody likes to be told not to turn on the air conditioner when they are really hot.
Home window tint is the solution!
Solar window film decreases the heat that comes in from the outside which make it easier
and cheaper to keep the house cool in the summer. It also has an insulating effect that will
keep in the heat in the house during the winter, which will drastically decrease your heating
expenses keeping more money in your pocket.

The Sun's rays are very intense.        Here you can see the sun shining      through the window and hitting the      back of the chair and floor. The     picture to the left is the result of     the sun's rays. See how it has     faded the flooring. The sun's rays     can be very damaging and costly.     Our Silver 15 film will block 99% UV     rays and give you 79% TSER.     (Total Solar Energy Reflected)

Privacy films help create privacy for you and your family. Frosted privacy films are translucent
and allow light to pass through while providing 24-hour privacy. Mirrored privacy films provide
daytime privacy. They allow you to see outside, but stop others from seeing in during the day.
Privacy films also block 99% of UV rays.


                                             The Application of Window Film
                      

Tools Needed for the Application of Window Film.
Window film 6 or 8 inch Rubber squeegee Break-away Utility knife (for cutting film) 12 to 16 oz Spray bottle Ruler or tape measure	No Tears Baby shampoo Bottled water Lint-free cloth (or coffee filters) Transparent tape Single-edge razor blade (for cleaning glass)

 

Before You Begin:

Residential window film is applied directly to the inside glass surface. Remove any blinds or drapes

that will interfere with installation.

Applying window film is a simple process with only a few basic steps. However, patience and

preparation are very important. Before beginning project read the instructions completely and

carefully. Recommendation, practice by using a small piece of film before actual installation. Start by

applying film to smaller windows first to get comfortable with installation process.

Preparation

Measure and record the length and width of each piece of glass you plan to tint. You will need the

measurements to determine which kits to purchase. Add 15 percent to your window film purchase to

account for waste and scrap.

●  Fill the trigger-spray bottle with a soapy water solution: to 1qt. bottled water, add a 1/4 tsp of a

    no-tears baby shampoo without conditioner. Do not use hard tap water, which can leave spots

    under the film. VERY IMPORTANT: This soapy water solution (hereafter called "the Solution") will

    serve as a lubricant for the squeegee during glass cleaning, film application, and future cleaning.

    CAUTION: Do not use any household glass cleaner containing ammonia or vinegar to clean the glass

    or film. Such cleaners can dilute or dissolve the film’s adhesive. However, extremely greasy or

    smoke-covered windows may need to be cleaned first with glass cleaner then rinsed thoroughly with

    the solution.

● Plan to use several single-edge utility razor blades to clean the window. A small utility knife with

    breakaway blades is the best tool for trimming film. NOTE: Film can dull a blade edge quickly; and a

    dull blade can tear film. Plan to use a new blade after every 10’ of film that you cut.

● A rubber-blade squeegee is necessary to press the film onto the window without creases and to

    remove the soapy water from under the film. We recommend a squeegee between 6" to 8" wide,

    preferably with a flexible blade and solid handle.

● Use lint-free toweling (paper coffee filters work amazingly well!), not paper towels, to clean the

   windows and absorb squeegeed water. Little particles from regular paper towels can get between

   the film and the window and will be all but impossible to remove.

● To trim the film, use the edge of a ruler or a quarter.

Special Points to Remember:

●  Handle the film very carefully. As with aluminum foil, once creased, the film will remain creased.

●  Larger windows (3-4’ wide) usually are best filmed by two people working together to remove the

     liner, install, and trim the film. 

● Apply film anytime other than in direct sunlight (film may stick too quickly) or freezing weather

    (film will not stick at all). Best temperature is 45-90 degrees F. Best time is early morning or late

    evening, when the glass is cooler.

● Work in a dust-free area. Turn off fans. Apply film to windows hung vertically. DO NOT lay windows

    down to tint or you will trap air bubbles under the film.

● Film may be removed, but not reused.

Application:

Read all instructions thoroughly before applying film.

1. Measure the Window
Measure the dimensions of your window carefully before unrolling and cutting the film. Film may be

applied from side to side, or top to bottom from the roll. Use the measurement that leaves the least

waste. You may also choose to pre-trim the film to the window dimensions, less 1/16" on all sides.  

2. Clean the Window
This is extremely important! Generously spray the window with the Soapy Solution. (You will use this

solution throughout the installation process.) Then use your hand and squeegee to clean the windows

(glass) thoroughly. Re-spray the glass, then use a razor blade to remove any dirt, grease or paint

remaining on glass. Use special care when cleaning the corners. Re-wet the window, then squeegee

downward. Wipe off accumulated dirt from the window gasket with a soft cloth or industrial blue paper

towel. Use single continuous strokes across glass for cleaner windows. Repeat process until the glass

is clean. If possible, also clean the outside to ensure total clarity. (NOTE: Remember, the cleaner the

glass, the better the final appearance of the applied film.)

3. Cut the Film
Unroll the film on a clean, flat surface near the window. Use a ruler as a guide and cut the film 1" larger

than the dimensions of the window to be sure that the film will fit. Of course, you may wish to use the

factory edge of the film for one side of the window. Or, if you choose, pre-trim the film to the final

dimensions of each window (include a 1/16" gap). We recommend pre-trimming the film to final size for

French panes, skylights, and arched windows.

4. Wet the Window Thoroughly
Generously spray the solution, which acts as a lubricant for the film, onto the inside surface of the

window until beads of the soapy water run down the glass. If the window becomes dry, rewet it

completely before applying film. A wet surface makes it much easier to move the film into place

for a correct fit.

5. Remove the Clear Film Backing (also called the "Liner")

Use transparent tape to remove the backing from the window film.

Take your time with this step: be patient and be careful not to crease the film while removing the clear, protective "liner" from the back (adhesive side) of the film. (NOTE: Usually the liner is on the outside surface of the film roll.) Remove the liner by attaching two pieces of transparent tape to the front and back surfaces of a corner of the film so that the tape is on the film, allow enough tape so that tape is hanging over the pointed corner of the film. Press the two pieces of tape firmly together, then quickly pull them apart to begin separating the clear liner away from the adhesive side of the film. As you carefully peel the liner away, generously spray the soapy solution onto the exposed adhesive. This spray helps break any static cling, reduces contamination, and makes the liner separation easier. Wet your hands with the Solution before handling the film to avoid leaving fingerprints on the adhesive. For small windows, remove the liner diagonally, from one corner toward the opposing corner. Try to keep the film from touching itself. Two people should coordinate the liner separation on a large sheet of film.

NOTE: For Large Windows and Patio Doors Removing the liner from a large sheet (i.e. patio door size)

involves two people. Your helper faces the window and holds the film perpendicular to the floor. You

face the liner side of the film, separate the corner of the liner, slide your finger along the top edge of

the film to fully separate the liner, then peel the liner down toward the floor in a smooth, even motion.

After removing the liner completely, thoroughly spray the glass then the adhesive side of the film.

6. Place the Film on the Wet Window
Completely remove the clear liner from the back of the film and thoroughly wet the exposed, dry

adhesive surface. Be sure the window is dripping wet: too much Solution is better than not enough.

Apply the adhesive side of the film to the wet glass. Start at the top of the window, then allow the

film to gently lay down onto the glass. Handle the film carefully at the corners to avoid wrinkles or

creases, which cannot be removed. Use your hands to smooth the film onto the glass. You can slide

the film around and position it correctly so long as the window and film are thoroughly wet.

7. Spray the Outside Surface of the Film and Squeegee the Film Carefully and Firmly
Spray the entire surface of the film facing you with the soapy solution

to lubricate its surface. Using a clean rubber squeegee, begin

squeegeeing the water and air out from under the film. Slight pressure

is needed to squeegee out all the water trapped under the film. To do

this, start about 2" from the top and side and squeegee from left to

right in one continues motion. Then, to secure the film on the glass,

lightly squeegee the rest of the film in a downward motion, but leave

the 2" perimeter area unsqueegeed. If you need to remove large air

pockets, rewet the top of the film and squeegee again. If the squeegee

drags, respray the Solution on the top of the film. (NOTE: ALWAYS!

Wet film with the solution before squeegeeing. You can remove any

large bubbles by pushing them with the squeegee to the nearest film

edge. Small bubbles (less than 1/8" in diameter) should dry out and

disappear in a few days.)

8. Trim Edges of Film and Squeegee Dry
Use a sharp razor blade or utility knife and a 1/16" wide guide to trim the film around the four perimeter

edges of the film. This gap is essential for the proper thermal expansion of the glass and allows you to

completely squeegee the water and air from under the film. Rewet the entire film surface and squeegee

again. Press very firmly to remove all the water so that the adhesive can cure clearly. Next, imagine an

invisible line dividing the window from top to bottom. Starting at the top of the window, squeegee from

the center to the left, then from the center to the right. Repeat this process until you reach the bottom

of the window. (NOTE: If your squeegee has a stiff blade, PUSH it toward the sides. If a flexible rubber

blade, PULL the squeegee.) If "fingers" (bunching) appears along any edge, wrap your squeegee or a

credit card with a few blue paper towels (or soft, absorbent cloth) and carefully push the "fingers"

toward the edge of the film. Hold in place to absorb any excess solution.

You may note some "cloudiness" but, within a few days, the film's adhesiveness will cure to the window

glass and the cloudiness will clear. You can then clean or maintain the windows as normal.

Recommendation: Do not use an ammonia based window cleaner to clean window film as it will break

down the chemical composition of the film over time voiding any warranty.

 

                                              

*Online Orders shipped from: 

  Our Head Office: Tint Works, LLC.,  

  4350 Sunrise Blvd, Fair Oaks, CA 95628. Office Phone:916-863-1550.

  We are a fully operational Tint Shop so orders can be taken over the phone.

 

 

Tint Works, LLC
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2334 Fair Oaks Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95825
Phone:(916) 863-1550

 

                          

                          

The film shipped to you is the same professional    grade window film we use in our tint shops.    We offer Solar Gard film with a lifetime warranty.    Guaranteed against bubbling, peeling and turning    purple.

 

    

 

Pre-cut window film is made to order. Please allow approximately 1-5 business days for delivery.

We specialize in quality pre cut window film. We use the finest film manufactured for automotive and

residential use.

The film mailed to you is guaranteed not to bubble, peel or fade. It's the same grade used by our tinters in all four store locations. All you have to do is install it on your windows! Installing tinted windows is something you can do yourself, but it will likely take a few hours, especially if you have never done it before. You need to clean the glass first, scraping with a razor blade and spraying with soapy water, to avoid scratching the glass when necessary to end up with a perfectly smooth, clean surface.   To learn more Read our Residential or Automotive Window Tinting Manual it's FREE!

                                                                                          

Frequently Asked Questions.  

                                                               

Q. Is Window Tinting easy to do?

 

A. Window Tinting does take some skill for both homes and vehicles, and is not for everyone. However, if you

have a good do-it-yourself mentality and the right tools you should be able to get a professional looking

end result with our helpful instruction manual.

Q. Do you provide phone and/or online support?

A. Yes. We provide unlimited phone and e-mail support to all our customers. 

To obtain phone support send us an e-mail and specify when you would like us to contact you.  Leave your

phone number and the best time to reach you. 

Our support representative will then contact you.

Q. Is there a warranty on the window film?

A. Because there is no control over the installation process, the manufacture cannot provide a warranty on

the film. This is however, the same film we use in all our four tint shops that is given a lifetime warranty when

professionally installed, so you can expect many years of use.

Q. What happens if I mess up a piece of film during installation?

A. You can contact us by phone or e-mail to let us know which window needs replacing, and you can order it

at a reduced price. You do not need to buy a complete package for just one window.

 

 

                                              

 

 

   

 

Lifetime Performance Warranty.

 

 

Window Film has an Abundance of Benefits:

Solar Gard window film is the one product that starts working for you the minute it's

installed to your glass, offering benefits beyond your needs. Since Solar Gard blocks

98 percent of damaging ultraviolet light and as much as 82 percent of uncomfortable

solar heat, you can experience these substantial benefits:

• Furnishing & Upholstery Preservation
• Reduced Hot Spots & Glare
• Improved Comfort
• Balanced Climate
• Reduced Energy Demands
• Extended HVAC Life
• Increased Privacy
• Aesthetic Enhancement

• Safety

• Deter Smash-and-Grab theft

 

                                                                             

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