What is the procedure to install window film?
The individual installation steps, assuming a typical interior application, would be as follows:

• Prepare window area by placing drop cloths on floor and / or moving nearby furniture
• Thoroughly clean interior side of glass pane and gaskets with a mild solution of dishwashing detergent and water to remove dirt and other residue
• Wet glass with solution
• Place film against glass
• Squeegee to remove excess solution between glass and film
• Trim film to gasket
• "5-way" film edges to ensure film lies flat
• Wipe film to ensure clean finished product
• Remove drop cloths and replace furniture to original positions

Can you apply window film to tinted / Low-E glass?
Absolutely! You will notice enhanced energy performance from your tinted / Low-E glass windows after installation.

Can I have 3M window film installed on my home?
Absolutely! We install 3M window film on residences in addition to commercial applications. 3M window film will keep the heat out during the summer, keep the heat in during the winter, and reduce fabric and furniture fade.

What is window film made of?
Different polyesters are transformed during the manufacturing process to produce a thin, transparent film that adheres to glass when a pressure sensitive adhesive is activated by a mild solution of dishwashing detergent and water.

Do you install window film on the inside or outside of a building?
Window film is typically installed on the interior side of a window. As it is a finished product, is best installed after all other nearby construction is complete. If access to the interior side of the window is difficult to obtain, an exterior application can be performed.

What is the life expectancy of window film?
The life expectancy of window film is dependent upon multiple variables (climate, exposure to sun, etc…). The average life expectancy is ten years and beyond; and, many customers have had 3M window film on their windows for over twenty years. 3M warrants its residential window films for as long as the original purchaser owns his / her home.

I notice little water bubbles after installation. Is that normal?
Yes. 99.9% of the water used during installation is squeeged out. However, a small amount remains between the film and the glass and causes water bubbles. Heat from the sun will dry these bubbles.

Will my furniture fade be reduced?
Yes! Furniture and fabric fade is partially caused by the sun’s ultraviolet rays. All 3M films block up to 99% of UV light.

How do I clean the filmed surface after installation?
Window films may be washed with common washing solutions (including ammonia-based products) thirty days after installation. Abrasive cleaning agents and bristle brushes which would scratch the film can not be used.