lamtekno 3M Protection Wrap Film Installation Guide

NOTE
See the 3M™ Vehicle Prep for Success Guide for detailed cleaning guidelines. 3M strongly recommends following these detailed cleaning guides prior to installing any gloss color films.

1. Use 3M™ General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner – or a similar product – to remove any surface residue (e.g. wax, tar, paint sealant).
2. Use 3M™ Foaming Glass Cleaner – or a similar product – to remove any excess adhesive cleaner.
3. Clean the vehicle surface with non-detergent soap.
4. Use 3M™ Perfect-It™ Cleaner Clay or Meguiar’s® Mirror Glaze® Professional Detailing Clay, Mild, CS2000 together with water and non-detergent soap to remove surface contaminants from the painted surface.
5. Always use 3M™ Surface Preparation System as the final cleaner before application.
6. Wipe down the vehicle with a clean Scotch-Brite™ lint-free microfiber cloth.
   NOTE
   Perform a final vehicle inspection prior to film installation.

Installation Preparation

1. Optional: To minimize the risk of adhesive lines and wrinkles:
   a. Apply Meguiar’s® Ultimate Quick Wax Detailer to the vehicle’s high points
   b. If desired, wipe large flat areas with Meguiar’s® Ultimate Quick Wax Detailer.
   NOTE
   Do NOT use a ceramic coating or ceramic boost spray for vehicle preparation.
2. Optional: Apply 3M™ Primer 94 to vehicle areas where the film will be stretched, particularly on vehicle panel edges, to help maximize the film’s bond to the substrate.
3. Clean all edges with a microfiber cloth and a mixture of 70% isopropyl alcohol and 30% deionized water.
4. Optional: Apply 3M™ Knifeless™ Tape Precision Line on vehicle seams as desired.
5. Measure the vehicle wrap area.
6. Cut the film to size.
   Additional considerations prior to installation:
   Textured, metallic, pearl and color flip films may have a directional characteristic to their appearance. For the best overall appearance, install the film in a consistent orientation throughout the entire installation. 3M recommends checking the film’s orientation and color prior to installation. Do NOT alternate the film’s orientation from panel to panel.

Installation Instructions

1. Optional: Mist the liner and cap sheet with water to help reduce static cling.
   NOTE
   Do NOT overwent the film, always keep the vehicle dry. This film is intended for dry application techniques only. NEVER use a wet application method to apply this film.
2. Remove and discard the film liner.
3. Gently lay the film over the installation area. Keep the film taut and flat to minimize wrinkles.
4. Rough trim the excess film. Preheating the blade can make cutting easier.
5. Optional: Remove and discard the cap sheet. Some installers prefer to keep the cap sheet on during installation for a stiffer handling experience.
6. Gently lift and cold stretch the film to make it taut and smooth.
7. Correct any wrinkles, creases, and tack points.
8. Cold form the corners, making sure not to overstretch the film.
9. Remove and discard the cap sheet if it was not removed previously.
10. If there are any adhesive markings, gently lift the film off the vehicle, starting with the high points, and use a heat gun set to 200°F to 220°F (93.3°C to 104.4°C) to fix adhesive markings.
11. Use a high-quality paint protection wrap glove to apply film to the high points.
12. Palm stretch the film into recesses.
13. Install the flat area using the palm of the high-quality paint protection wrap glove or apply the film with a squeegee, working in 1in. to 2 in. (2.5 cm to 5.1 cm) overlapping strokes at a 45-degree squeegee angle.
    NOTE 
    Squeegees should either be sprayed with a mixture of 70% isopropyl alcohol and 30% deionized water, placed inside the high- quality paint protection wrap glove, or placed in a squeegee sleeve. This helps the squeegee slide across the film.
14. Use the palm of the high-quality paint protection wrap glove to slowly push the air out the sides of the film.
15. Finish trimming excess film using a blade and/or 3M™ Knifeless™ Tape.
16. Heat set the corners to 200°F to 220°F (93.3°C to 104.4°C).
17. Fold the film under all vehicle edges.
18. Heat set the film edges to 200°F to 220°F (93.3°C to 104.4°C). This helps prevent the film from lifting over time.

Health and Safety

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Limitation of Liability
All questions of warranty and liability relating to this product are governed by the terms and conditions of the sale, subject, where applicable, to the prevailing law. 3M Commercial Branding and Transportation products are not tested against automotive manufacturer specifications!

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Documents / Resources

lamtekno 3M Protection Wrap Film [pdf] Installation Guide 3M Protection Wrap Film, Protection Wrap Film, Wrap Film, Film

References

• 3M Europe: Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) Information Search for Articles
• User Manual