Clear Focus

Description

Clear Focus

Clear Focus
Clear Focus is America’s Leading Perforated Window Film
• 8 mil composite PVC with clear adhesive and solid PET clear liner
• Turn glass doors and windows into prime advertising space
• Great for vehicle window graphics, trade show signage, POP displays, corporate identity, and hundreds of retail applications.
• 2 year outdoor durability. Up to 6 months for clean removal.
• ClassicVue® is recommended for vehicle window graphics.
• ImageVue® is recommended for retail store signage when optimum image resolution and quality is desired.
• Print compatibility: Solvent, Eco-Solvent, UV Curable

CLEAR FOCUS One Way Vision Window Films
Installation Instructions
CLEAR FOCUS One Way Vision™ vinyl films are easy to install because the holes help prevent air bubbles
from forming, and the perforated film conforms well to glass surfaces that are flat or have simple curves.
Window Cleaning & Application Tools
Mild soap and water
Industrial-type, lint-free paper towels or clean, residue-free cloths
Plastic squeegee
Razor knife with new, sharp blade
Tape measure
Marking pen
Isopropyl alcohol (85%) – optional
Low-tack masking tape (1” to 2” wide) – optional
Straight edge – optional
Edge sealer – optional

READ FIRST! Important Application Points
• CLEAR FOCUS films require a dry application method; do not use water or application fluids to
apply the film.
• Make sure the glass surface is clean, dry and residue-free immediately prior to installation.
Wash with mild soap and water, then dry the glass. Do NOT use solvent-based window cleaners,
such as Windex®.
If there is oily residue on the glass, use 85% isopropyl alcohol to clean it. Allow the alcohol to
evaporate completely before attaching the film.
• Install the graphics within the recommended application temperature range — approximately
40° F (5° C) to 90° F (32° C).
– In cold weather, apply film in late afternoon, after windows have warmed up, or, in the case of
a vehicle, in a garage or other enclosed area (with the vehicle engine turned off). Applying film to
glass that is too cold may adversely affect the film’s adhesion.
– In hot weather, apply film in early morning, while glass is still cool. Applying film to glass that is
too hot can cause the film to stretch during installation.
• CLEAR FOCUS perforated window films are designed to be installed on glass surfaces that are
flat or have simple curves.
• If lamination is required, the use of an optically clear, compatible overlaminate, such as
CLEAR FOCUS ClearLam™ for flat surfaces or CurvaLam™ for flat or simple-curved surfaces, is
recommended.
• CLEAR FOCUS also offers PerfxCoat™, an optically clear coating that protects graphics from
the harmful effects of chemicals, abrasion and fading caused by UV rays. Unlike an overlaminat-

ing film, PerfxCoat does not cover the film’s perforations.
•The use of an incompatible overlaminate may result in partial delamination and/or adhesion fail-

ure, thereby adversely affecting the appearance, durability and performance of the overlaminate
and window graphics.
Important notice to bus graphics installers: Emergency exit doors and windows on buses and other vehicles must
remain operational after pressure-sensitive graphics have been applied to the windows and doors. For details
on proper installation, a data sheet called “Safety Guidelines for Installing Window Graphics on Buses and Other
Vehicles with Emergency Exit Windows” is available by calling 1-800-307-7990 (U.S. toll-free) or 707-544-7990,
or can be accessed online at www.clearfocus.com.CLEAR FOCUS One Way Vision Window Films
Installation Instructions
1. Measure the window graphic and trim excess film, if needed. Do not trim too
close; final trimming is done after the graphic is in place.
2. Peel and fold back the top edge of the liner about 3 to 6 inches (76.2 to
152.5mm), depending on the size of the graphic, to expose the adhesive on the
back. Press along the folded edge of the liner to form a crease.
3. Carefully position the film so that it is properly aligned on all sides, then press the
upper corners in place using light pressure.
4. Using your hand or a soft plastic squeegee, lightly press the film in place. Working
from the top of the graphic to the bottom, continue by peeling away more of the liner
and applying light pressure to the film to attach it to the glass.
5. Continue in this manner until the liner is completely removed and the window
graphic is in place. Finally, squeegee the film from the center and work outward in all
directions.
6. Using a razor knife, trim away any excess film around the edges, being careful not
to cut so deeply that you scratch the glass or damage any rubber window seals.
Notes:
• Do not stretch the film as you attach it to the glass surface, and do not squeegee it
down firmly until the window graphic is positioned correctly.
• If, after initial tacking, you find that the poster is misaligned, carefully lift the film off
the window and re-position it. If wrinkles form, gently lift the film up and remove the
wrinkles as you reapply the film, before squeegeeing it.
• For larger graphics, it may be easier to first attach a piece of masking tape to the
top of the graphic before removing the liner to create a hinge. Once you’re sure the
graphic is positioned correctly, flip the graphic up, peel down the top portion of the
liner, and begin tacking the graphic in place as described above.
• The use of an edge sealer may be needed on exposed edges and seams depending on the installation,
such as vehicle window graphics.
Ensuring “Seamly” Graphics
In the case of window posters that must be seamed together, install the two pieces so that the edges of the
film butt against each other. Do not overlap seams or edges.
Another way of butting graphics panels is to print the image slightly larger where the graphics will be seamed
together, then overlap the two pieces of vinyl slightly. Using a razor blade or utility knife and a straight edge,
carefully cut through the vinyl where overlapped and remove the excess pieces of vinyl. Be careful not to cut
so deeply that you scratch the glass. Finally, after confirming proper placement, squeegee the graphics in
place.
Questions? Call CLEAR FOCUS Imaging at 1-800-307-7990 (within the U.S.) or 707-544-7990.
E-mail: [email protected] • www.clearfocus.com