Looking to expand into printing & installing window perf

[Tropics09]

Hey I have seen some threads on here with some talking about how easy window perf is to install.
Having never done it before, I am interested on experimenting on myself before diving into it. My F150 has a solid back window so this should be more than simple... right? Any advice on material and installing would be fantastic.

Thanks!

 

[DavidT]

to laminate or not is your first consideration, Its easy to install unlaminated and obviously cheaper to produce, if laminated it needs to be installed dry, And you need to use the right Overlaminate, Window perf film generally does not last as well as non perf films.

 

[player]

How long would it last on the outside of a store window?

 

[DavidT]

Depends on the film, Monomeric 1-2 years or polymeric 3-4 years.
the amount of UV exposure has a big effect on the film life.
As the film adhesive has less grab area a cheap laminate will contract and make the film curl on the edges prematurely.