Etched Glass Silver

• The films should preferably be stored in the same environment as the cutting station.
• If the pressure during cutting is too high, the protective liner (silicone-coated paper) may slightly crack causing adhesive bleeding. 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.

Both the ambient and the substrate temperature must comply with the minimum temperature.

• Apply to an untreated surface that is clean and free from all traces of contaminants (dust, grease, wax, silicone, etc.).

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

Clean with soapy water only.

• The film transfer tapes (HEX909, HEX930) allow you to press the squeegee firmly over the entire surface of the graphic to be transferred.

If using HEX930 tape, the film must solely be applied according to the dry application method.

• To facilitate application, HEXIS have several types of squeegees in their range of accessories, ranging from softer to harder (plastic or felt).
• 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.
• If bubbles appear during the dry application, only use a needle to pierce and expel the air as a cutter would weaken the film in this area.
• 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

• For a window glass application, due to a variety of light exposures and conditions, especially when applied with a backlight, it is recommended to perform a preliminary test before each type of application.
• 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 further information on the application method of the etched glass films, please refer to its Application Guide available under the "Professionals" heading, in the "Plotter vinyls” category on our website 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).