We are currently using Briteline 50/50 and 65/35 perforated window films from Grimco and Clear-focus Clearlam over-laminate for all perf solutions.
In both instances there has been problems post install. The problems seem consistent with eachother as the 65/35 went on our store front door - and the 50/50 went on our first rear window perf install on our fleet vehicle - sort of test runs before our customer install we have scheduled. The graphic's seem to have many creases and bubbles that keep surfacing as time passes.
The store front door was an easier install, so the creasing isn't near of a problem as it is on the vehicle; but the bubbling has been worse. In some spots we used a needle to poke the air holes and squeegee them flat, only for them to either resurface or look as you would expect; like popped and flattened bubbles.
On the rear window, we noticed a multitude of issues during and post installation. Aside from the graphic not having enough over hang or arc to keep a horizontal line strait on a curved rear window, the laminate almost seemed to crease and fold almost instantly. Bubbles were everywhere and we were happy this wasn't for a paying customer.
Upon removal of the 50/50 window graphic this morning, we started getting just the lam peeling off in strips. The graphic underneath looked great, aside from the minor design issues not taken into account before print. We gather that this must be an issue with the lam... Or the combination of the two efficient quality materials verses using premium quality media and lam. I also think that because there wasn't enough overhang on the laminated graphic, the install was doomed from the jumped, that may also cause the wrinkling, creasing, and bubbling from not having enough room for relief cuts to give relief to the strait boxed graphic.
We have had many inquiries for rear window pef graphics and a laminated graphic on the table due to be installed in the morning for a paying customer. We've read where many people say DONT LAMINATE the window perf. But in Central Illinois, where there are many fields, gravel, and dirt roads in the outer lying rural areas - dirt accumulation will be a major issue for our customers. Is this where a spray or roll on laminate would benefit after floating an unlaminated window perf graphic to desired surface?
ANY HELP on ANY OF THESE ISSUES will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
Les
(Design / Production)
In both instances there has been problems post install. The problems seem consistent with eachother as the 65/35 went on our store front door - and the 50/50 went on our first rear window perf install on our fleet vehicle - sort of test runs before our customer install we have scheduled. The graphic's seem to have many creases and bubbles that keep surfacing as time passes.
The store front door was an easier install, so the creasing isn't near of a problem as it is on the vehicle; but the bubbling has been worse. In some spots we used a needle to poke the air holes and squeegee them flat, only for them to either resurface or look as you would expect; like popped and flattened bubbles.
On the rear window, we noticed a multitude of issues during and post installation. Aside from the graphic not having enough over hang or arc to keep a horizontal line strait on a curved rear window, the laminate almost seemed to crease and fold almost instantly. Bubbles were everywhere and we were happy this wasn't for a paying customer.
Upon removal of the 50/50 window graphic this morning, we started getting just the lam peeling off in strips. The graphic underneath looked great, aside from the minor design issues not taken into account before print. We gather that this must be an issue with the lam... Or the combination of the two efficient quality materials verses using premium quality media and lam. I also think that because there wasn't enough overhang on the laminated graphic, the install was doomed from the jumped, that may also cause the wrinkling, creasing, and bubbling from not having enough room for relief cuts to give relief to the strait boxed graphic.
We have had many inquiries for rear window pef graphics and a laminated graphic on the table due to be installed in the morning for a paying customer. We've read where many people say DONT LAMINATE the window perf. But in Central Illinois, where there are many fields, gravel, and dirt roads in the outer lying rural areas - dirt accumulation will be a major issue for our customers. Is this where a spray or roll on laminate would benefit after floating an unlaminated window perf graphic to desired surface?
ANY HELP on ANY OF THESE ISSUES will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
Les
(Design / Production)
