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Rvinyl.com Smoked Light
Tint Kit
Installation
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Rvinyl.com
Preparation Guidelines:
- Ideal application temperature range is 70º to 80º F (21º to 27º C).
- Application during periods of high relative humidity is not
recommended.
- Surfaces must be clean and dry prior to application.
- Do not bend kit pieces
back and forth as this causes the adhesive to wrinkle when applying. |
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Installation Guideline Step 1: Clean the Light Housing |
- For proper
adhesion, clean all surfaces using a 2:1 mixture of water to Isopropyl
alcohol, Prepsol, or cleaning solutions available at in our
application
section of Rvinyl.com
Note:
Prior to cleaning test solution in an inconspicuous area.
- Use a clean, lint-free cloth to cleanse the application area. Insure
it is dry and all oils and residues have been removed prior to
application.
- A good test is to see if masking tape will stick to the application
surface, if it sticks then the surface is ready for application.
If it does not stick then further cleaning may be necessary.
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Installation Guideline Step 2: Application Solution |
Rvinyl Tint
Film can be
applied dry onto smaller lights, although we greatly recommend a
wet application method.
- Spray a liberal amount of the water solution onto the light. This will
allow you to reposition the film during the application process.
- Liberally spray water on outside of the film, this will reduce
scratching during the application process.
- Remove the tint from
the liner, spray with water. This will allow you to reposition the
film on the light.
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Installation Guideline Step 3: Align |
- Having sprayed
the light with water, you may apply the wet adhesive side of the film to
the lens.
- Reposition the film to align it to the edges. You may use the
application tabs if they are available on your kit. Not all kits
facilitate the use of these tabs.
Note: The film may appear to be "short" or "too small" at this stage
of the installation. This is because the film has not been heated
and stretched yet.
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Installation Step 4: Application |
Spray the outside of the film with water again. This will reduce
scratching. Spray the light once again to allow repositioning.
Flat Light Tips & Tricks:
For flatter lights apply pressure to one end of the film so that it
begins to adhere to one end of the light. Using a squeegee, press down
and squeegee the film with smooth
sweeping motions. If this is being done properly, you will see
the water exit from underneath the film. Do this across the
remainder of the light.
Note:
If the film appears to be "short" or too small move onto the Curved
Light Application Section.
If large
bubbles are present, peel up the film to that area and apply again. Rvinyl
Tint
Film is very forgiving when both the light and the adhesive side of
the film is wet. Keeping the film wet allows you to pull and reapply numerous
times if not satisfied with results prior to heating the film.
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Installation Guideline Step 5: Large Curved Light Application |
For Large Curved Lights, which are most lights
spray the outside of the film with water again. This will reduce
scratching. Spray the light once again.
Apply pressure to the center of the film on the light with a
squeegee so that it begins to adhere to one end of the light. It may be
easier to have a partner help you by holding the film as you begin the
next step.
Gently begin to heat the film on one end from the center with a hair
dryer or heat gun on a low setting. Take your time in heating the
film, you do not want to melt the film.
Apply the remainder of the film by moving in a spiral or
circular motion working outwards towards the edge of the light. Keep the
film "warm" by continually heating it will allow it to stretch up to 25%
and conform. This is the only way you can apply tint to a curved light,
no exceptions.
Note: The key to positive results is distributing the film evenly so
that wrinkles either do not occur or are manageable. Rvinyl Tint
Film is very forgiving when both the light and the adhesive side of
the film is wet. Keeping the film wet allows you to pull and reapply numerous
times if not satisfied with results prior to heating the film. |
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Installation Guideline Step 4: Trimming |
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Remove the
handling tabs using a cutting instrument. Remove excess vinyl which may
hang over the edges due to the heated application method. |
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Installation Guideline Step 4: Drying |
Allow film dry for
a minimum of 30 minutes and carefully wipe off any excess solution. If
all moisture has not been properly removed from under the film some
fogginess may occur. This is completely normal. Film is breathable and
porous – cloudiness/fog will evaporate with a few days to a few weeks.
Depending on film thickness and sunlight/heat exposure. Any surface
texture, scratches, or ripples will also disappear during this curing
process.
Note: Adhesion may be difficult in cold weather, humid areas or if
the surface has not been properly cleaned prior to application. |
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