IMPORTANT DETAILS ABOUT YOUR INSTALLATION OF 3M SCOTCHTINT FILM
Dear Customer:
Congratulations! You have just purchased the finest sun control product available. 3M has devoted 30 years to the development and improvement of Scotchtint film so that today you may enjoy the sun without experiencing the full effects of its harmful rays.
As will all products containing an adhesive system, a drying time is necessary to the achievement of the proper bond to the window. During this process, some changes may be observed. So that you will understand these differences, we would like to note some of them for you. They are normal and should be expected to occur. Listed below, by way of recap, are the points covered by your sales representative.
- Drying time will be approximately 30 days from install. Please do not wash your windows during this period.
- Any haziness you may see is water under the film. You will see less and less of this as the days pass.
- A milky appearance might be experienced, but it too disappears during the drying period.
- All water bubbles will dry out, but a few small particles or points may be apparent when dry. These points, generally seen from the outside, are very tiny and are inherent in the use of a pressure sensitive adhesive system. An adhesive of this type is used because it is the only one that will withstand high humidity, driving rains and window condensation. You will normally see these particles only if you get quite close to the glass, which is something we ordinarily do not do. They will not affect the film’s performance.
- The 1/16"-1/32” border you notice is a requirement of the application according to 3M.
- Cleaning your tinted windows should be done using normal household window cleaners or any non-abrasive window cleaning solution and wiping with a soft towel or squeegee. If using paper towel, only Bounty or Viva are recommended. Do not use natural sponges.
NOTE: Sometimes a customer feels he sees a defect in the film, when it is, in fact, in the glass. It is quite natural that one should look closely at a new purchase, but at times we observe things that were always there, but never noticed. A good rule to follow is to look at the installation from six feet away. This is the manner in which we normally look through a window and the way in which you should observe Scotchtint film – looking through it, not at it.
We and 3M hope you will enjoy your installation. With proper care, we know you will receive many years of benefit from it’s presence on your windows.
Very truly yours,
Tim Miller
Tim’s Window Tinting, Inc.
3M Authorized Dealer
WINDOW LATCHES MUST REMAIN OPEN WHEN WINDOWS ARE UP OR DAMAGE TO FILM WILL OCCUR
