Practical Information
no. 6, version 2008/49

ORAJET Window Graphics Film1ORAFOL Europe GmbH- scissors- ruler or measuring tape
- lint-free cloths- hot gunPreliminary remarks

The Window Graphics Films are suited for leveland slightly curved glass surfaces such as car
window panes. It is recommended to exclusively
apply the Window Graphics Film together withORAGUARD protective films in a laminatedform recommended by ORAFOL.
If you want to apply a Window Graphics Film on
a car window, please also see our practical information for self-adhesive films for application
on cars (Download: www.orafol.de).

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ORAFOL recommend to use only material withthe same batch number for one graphical application. When different batch numbers are used
the technician should make tests to find out possible differences in using the films and in thequality of the graphical application.

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Drying up

Freshly printed films should be spread out andleft to dry for 72 hours before lamination. Pleasesee our practical information for digital printing
materials (Download: www.orafol.de).

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Important application advice

Application has to be made in a dry way.
Remove the protective paper gently from thefilm, not vice versa. Avoid tucks and creases on
the selfadhesive film when removing the paper.
When forming a laminate from Window Graphics
Film and ORAGUARD laminate, the protective
film should always rise at least 10 mm above theedges of the self-adhesive film. Is this not possible we recommend to apply a 10 to 15mm wide
strip of ORAGUARD Film with overlappingedges to the ORAJET/ORAGUARD laminate
and the receiving surface. This will not only improve the adhesion of the edges to the surface
but also effectively prevent any penetration ofhumidity and dust.
When using several pieces of adhesive film,avoid overlapping. The pieces should be applied
next to each other, leaving a gap of not morethan 1 to 2mm. A 10 to 15mm wide strip of ORAGUARD should be used to seal this gap.
Attention: Variations in temperature may cause
thermal stress for insulation glass which waspartly or completely laminated or furnished.
Lamination of car glass:
ORAFOL recommends to laminate Window
Graphics films only on car glasses which are notnecessary for the sight of the driver. A rear window lamination requires a second wing mirror.
Many car glasses are not framed any more but
are laminated on a frame. In this case we recommend to laminate the film only 10-15 mm up
to the splice to guarantee the removal of the car
glass despite the film in case of an emergency(e.g. traffic accident). In the case of pane framesa lamination of the frame and the pane rubber,respectively and a jamming of the film with thepane frame must be avoided.

Preparation

To ensure a high-quality of application, the film
should be applied at a temperature of at least+10°C in a dry and closed room. The glass substrate should be left in the room for several hours
prior and after application in order to allow thereceiving surface to adjust to the application
conditions and to achieve the best possible adhesion result.
Glass surfaces to which the self-adhesive film
will be applied must be thoroughly cleaned fromgrease or dust particles using industrial detergents or isopropanol. The solvents used should
be mild and chemically pure in order not to damage rubber seals etc. Considering its highly
varying quality, the use of spirit is not recommended.
We urgently recommend carrying out a test after
cleaning and before application to check the finaladhesion after 24 hours.
If the adhesion is uncommonly weak (e.g. whenthe vehicle or parts of it were pre-treated with
substances using nanosealing/nanocoating ornanotechnology) cleaning with Aceton may help.
Please make sure that neither window rubber
seals nor painted surfaces or plastic parts get
into contact with Aceton as Aceton may damagethese parts.
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ORAJET Window Graphics FilmORAFOL Europe GmbH

Application to the window frame may cause theself-adhesive film to become detached. Leave a
distance of at least 10 to 15mm.
Users have to observe the corresponding laws
for the lamination of car glass of their respective
country. Please inform yourself!

5This information is based on our knowledge andexperience. We have not explain all considering
aspects of application. Specialised or occupational knowledge and competence of an professional sign maker are presupposed. Due to thediversity of potential influencing factors during
application and use, we recommend to makeown tests of our products by customers whowish to use the films for special applications. No
legally binding warranty of certain qualities canbe derived from our information.

Removability

Please see the practical information for Plotter
Films.

Oranienburg, 02 December 2008
ORAFOL Europe GmbH
Orafolstraße 2D-16515 Oranienburg
Tel.: +49 (0) 3301 864 0,
Fax: +49 (0) 3301 864 100
Email: Verkauf@orafol.de-2/2-