Chrome Gold

• Prior to any application of Super Chrome film to a vehicle equipped with a driver assistance system such as a lane-change assistant, run a test to verify the compatibility between the film and the assistance system.

HEXIS decline any responsibility in the case of malfunction of one of these driver assistance systems if the vehicle sensors have been covered with Super Chrome film.

• Prior to any film application to a substrate prone to degassing, it is the responsibility of the prescriber and applicator to verify the compatibility between the film and the substrate and to carry out an optimal substrate degassing (in the case of synthetic glass such as PMMA, polycarbonate, etc.). The applicator is liable for any appearance of bubbles due to substrate degassing.

Caution: The surface of the Super Chrome film is protected by a protection film. This protective film must be removed right before cutting or applying.

• Gloves (GANTSCOV) must be worn for handling the film after removal of the surface protection film.

Super Chrome films are fragile and sensitive to scratching or marking.

• Relatively conformable product, suitable for devices on wheels and vehicles only.
• Computer-aided cutting is at the customer's judgement and must be subject to a feasibility test prior to any project realisation. For this purpose, a new blade should be used.
• The film must only be applied by a qualified professional.
• The film must be thoroughly inspected after removal of the surface protection and before removal of the HEX’PRESS liner.

HEXIS absolve themselves from any liability in the case of complaints made after the report of an appearance flaw (scratches, bubbles, matt area…) produced during removal of the HEX’PRESS liner or renewed cutting and winding of the film.

• Cut the film to the size of the part to be wrapped, allowing +10 cm (4 in.) of extra margin.
• The roll must be closed immediately and properly (Tiro) after use.

The remaining film must be stored on its original core to allow the film to keep an optimal aspect.

• It is recommended to remove all removable components (those that might hinder the application: covers, strips, indicator lights, etc.).
• The application surface must be clean, dry, smooth, non-porous and free of any traces of oil, grease, wax, silicon or components obtained via nanotechnology processes.

HEXIS absolve themselves from any liability in the case of complaints made if lifting of the film occurs following the failure to respect the cleaning instructions for the substrate described in the Application Guide available on the "Professionals" pages, category "Wrap vinyls", on our site www.hexis-graphics.com.

• To enhance the surface sliding of the squeegee on the film while limiting the risk of scratches during application, it is highly recommended to spray our application liquid MAGICSPRAY on the squeegee surface covered with new felt.
• For all already painted substrates, apply only to original, undamaged, correctly prepared paintwork, or on paintwork that matches the manufacturer’s quality requirements and specifications. This type of paintwork must be dried and entirely degassed at the time of wrapping.

HEXIS absolve themselves from any liability for applications done on non-conforming or incompatible substrates.

• Heating temperature of the film during application procedures: +30 °C to +40 °C (+86 °F to +104 °F).
• Maximum acceptable deformation: 20 %.

Given their composition, Super Chrome films can undergo a slight and irreversible alteration of their appearance (whitening, loss of gloss, etc.) if the films are stretched / deformed beyond their limit. This type of defect is not covered by the HEXIS warranty.

• As much as possible, make the finishing cuts around 3 mm (0.12 in.) wider than the surface to be wrapped. Then apply the surplus film to the adjacent or opposite sides, under the seals and strips, etc.

This procedure aims to limit the risk of the product peeling off, caused by the mechanical constraints exerted on the edges of the film.

• Carry out a finishing cleaning procedure of the totality of the covering, using the product SHAGRELOAD and a microfiber cloth in order to remove any impurities that may have been deposited during application of the film, taking care to not focus too heavily on the edges.
• Super Chrome films get dirty more easily than other gloss PVC films. This type of film requires a more gentle and more thorough cleaning than any other film with, depending upon the case, a natural sponge or microfiber cloth, water or the ProTech^® products distributed by HEXIS.

Caution: Wait 92 hours after application, for optimal adhesion, before carrying out the first cleaning procedure with water.

HEXIS absolve themselves from any liability for cleaning procedures performed with products with undetermined additives, high pressure or automatic cleaning equipment, or any methods not specifically approved by HEXIS in writing.

HEXIS-tip

To clean and maintain SKINTAC gloss films, we recommend our SHAGFINISH kit (See page xxx).

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• To prevent any risk of film lifting, it is recommended to reinforce the borders:
  • of the straight or slightly curved cuttings of the Super Chrome film using RSSEAL sealing tape strips.
  • of the complex shapes (such as flames) with patches of glossy BODYFENCE film that cover the entire cutting.

Due to the difference in gloss between the Super Chrome film and the RSSEAL sealing tape or BODYFENCE patch, demarcations may be more or less visible. HEXIS advise you to carry out a visual assessment test on a reference film sample prior to any border reinforcement.

• Recommendations (whenever possible): Sunlight and prolonged exposure to weathering and pollution may provoke ageing of the film (1). A vehicle wrapped with Super Chrome film must be protected from bad weather (rain, dew…) as often as possible: during the day, park in the shade; at night, park the vehicle in a closed garage (otherwise, cover the vehicle with a loose protective cover).
• The colour of the films is controlled by HEXIS in order to ensure faithful reproduction of their colour tints. Nevertheless, in the case that your project requires the use of several rolls of the same colour reference, HEXIS recommend using only a single batch number of each reference.
• For each project, a sample (size: approximately A4 format) of each roll must be archived.

HEXIS reserve the right to refuse any client complaint for which the client is unable to provide the unused samples of the film (suspected of non-conformity).

• For further information on the application method of the Super Chrome films, please refer to its Application Guide available under the "Professionals" heading, in the "Wrap vinyls” category on our website www.hexis-graphics.com.

• Vertical outdoor exposure, uncleaned film: up to 1 year.
  
  
• Cleaned film: dependent on the method and frequency of the cleaning.
• The results indicated above are obtained specifically in vertical (± 10°) outdoor exposure.
• Other positions accentuate climatic influences and an alteration in gloss or colour, or even a slight dusting may appear. Application to a vehicle bonnet is particularly severe, due to the horizontal exposure and the heat from the engine.
• The pigmentation (colour) of the PVC affects the stability duration of the dyes. An estimate of such a durability is confirmed by accelerated UV ageing and by natural outdoor weathering.
  To estimate the durabilities for non-vertical exposure, divide the durabilities by the factors given in the table below.

Chart : Dividing factor

• The real durability of a product depends on a large number of parameters, including, among others, the quality and preparation of the substrate, exposure (environment, climate, exposure angle), graphics maintenance, and degree of pollution.