Printable Chrome Film

• Prior to any application of KROMPRINT 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 KROMPRINT 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 of the film with 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.
• It is mandatory to wear gloves (GANTSCOV) when handling the film.

The KROMPRINT film is a fragile product, which is sensitive to scratching and pressure marks.

• The film must be thoroughly inspected before printing.

HEXIS decline all responsibility in the case of complaints made following the report of an appearance flaw (scratches, bubbles, matt area, etc.) noticed after printing or renewed cutting and winding of the film.

• The film must only be applied by a qualified professional.
• Conformable product, particularly suitable for vehicles.
• 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 (masking tape) 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.

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

Given its composition, the KROMPRINT film can undergo a slight and irreversible alteration of its appearance (whitening, loss of gloss, etc.) if the film is stretched/deformed beyond its limits. This type of defect is not covered by the HEXIS warranty.

• If 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.

• Adhesion to glass, steel, aluminium, PVC, melamine, etc. except grain substrates or substrates coated with acrylic paint.
• 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.

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.

Aanbevelingen

• To prevent any risk of film lifting, it is recommended to reinforce the borders:
  - of the straight or slightly curved cuttings of the KROMPRINT 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 KROMPRINT 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 KROMPRINT 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 more information on the application method of the KROMPRINT film, please refer to its Application Guide under the "Professionals" heading, in the "Digital printing media” category on our website www.hexis-graphics.com.

• Vertical outdoor exposure:
  Unprinted, uncleaned: up to 5 years.
  Printed and laminated:
  - PC500G2 or PC300: 5 years;
  - V750: 4 years;
  - VCR750: 3 years.
  Printed: 2 years.
• Cleaned film without protection: dependent on the method and frequency of the cleaning.