Etched Glass

• Apply to an untreated surface, free from all traces of contaminants (dust, grease, wax, silicone etc.) and cleaned with a soapy liquid without anti-adherent additives.

Particular care must be taken to clean the angles and periphery of the glass surfaces in order to allow the film to adhere properly to the surface.

• Hygrometry influences the quality of the application.

On a cold window condensation may occur between the window and the adhesive film; it is therefore advisable to heat the substrate.

Both the ambient and the substrate temperature must comply with the minimum temperature. In a cold environment, the transfer tape should be left on longer before its removal as several days are necessary to complete the final adhesion of the film.

• To facilitate application, HEXIS have several types of squeegees in its range of accessories, ranging from softer to harder (plastic or felt).
• Firmly press the squeegee over all the edges.
• The film or paper transfer tape allows you to press the squeegee firmly over the entire surface of the graphic to be transferred.

If using a transfer film, HEX915 tape is recommended.

• In the case of an already painted substrate, self-adhesive media must only be applied to undamaged original paintwork. If the paintwork is not original and/or damaged, the application and the removal are at the judgement and risk of the installer.

Aanbevelingen

• The films should preferably be stored in the same environment as the cutting station.
• If the pressure is too high, the protective liner (silicone-coated paper) may slightly crack and the adhesive may penetrate. This would make the weeding process more difficult and the paper liner could even peel off in the cutting area. In any case, it is recommended to weed the material immediately after the cutting.
• 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.
• To enhance the longevity of the etched glass outdoors only, you can use a seal.
• For more information on the application method of the films HX5DEPM – HX5DP03, please refer to the Application Guide available on the "Professionals" pages, category “Plotter Vinyls" on our site www.hexis-graphics.com.

• The pigmentation (colour) of the PVC affects the stability duration of the dyes. These stabilities are confirmed by UV ageing tests performed on ETCHED GLASS polymers and by natural exposure; the durations given are the periods during which the surface finish is expected to be free from any gradual reduction or modification.
• These results were obtained from a vertical outdoor exposure and the indicated conditions of durability are inherent to this position up to a few degrees. Other positions accentuate climatic influences and an alteration in gloss or colour, or even a slight dusting may appear (outdoors).
• Southern exposure with a 45° inclination may divide the durability of the film by 2, compared to the values indicated in the tables below.