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Rvinyl.com Smoked Light
Tint Kit
Installation |
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 Headlight
Film can be
applied dry onto fog lights and smaller headlights which are flat. For
large lights, spray a very light amount of the water solution onto lens
& liberally spray on outside of film. Remove the tint off of the liner.
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Installation Guideline Step 3: Align and Apply |
Align and apply
film to one side or center of the light area using the handling tabs on
the sides of the kit.
Note: Do not touch or allow dust or dirt to touch the prepared area or
the pressure sensitive backed adhesive. Body oils and contaminants will
promote delamination.
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Installation Step 4: Large Flat Light Application |
For Large Flat
Lights
using the provided squeegee, press down / squeegee the film with smooth
sweeping motions. Do this across the remainder of the light. If large
bubbles are present, peel up the film to that area and apply again.
Film is very forgiving, which allows you to pull and reapply numerous
times if not satisfied with results. This can only be done upon initial
installation, before 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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Installation Guideline Step 5: Large Curved Light Application |
For Large Convex
Lights
using a plastic squeegee, apply down/squeegee the very center of
the film. Apply the remainder of the film by moving in a spiral or
circular motion working outwards towards the edge of the light. The key
to positive results is distributing the film evenly so that wrinkles
either do not occur or are manageable. Film is very forgiving, which
allows you to pull and reapply numerous times if not satisfied with
results. This can only be done upon initial installation, before the
curing process.
Note: warming the film with a heat gun or blow dryer can help to mold
the film around any difficult, curved areas. |
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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.
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