Installation Technique for Channels (#38)

Shifting Film Tension and Risk Areas

This technique should be used whenever cast film is stretched, e.g. car wrapping or in signage applications. Not only does this technique prevent the film from lifting or coming off in “risk areas”, it offers other advantages such as better and more consistent appearance, and less risk of vinyl lifting in the high stretched area.

Film Tensions & Risk Areas

Why Shifting Tension?

There are several reasons; the most important one is the possibility that the film could lift out of a deep groove or channel, where the vinyl has been stretched during application. Moreover, the film could be stretched in such a way that the color or texture in the channels and grooves can visibly change.

How Does it Work?

Heat the film in a place where it can lay flat and without tension (A). This is where the film can be stretched, whereas film should not be stretched into any groove or channel. Now push the film evenly into the groove (B). When necessary, reheat the film in the area (A) and continue to push the film down into the area (B), until the groove is wrapped. Then, squeegee quickly and firmly to secure the film into the groove, then squeegee quickly and firmly in area (A) to secure the application. Notice that the channel film is completely unstressed and without tension. It will not lift here if applied properly using this technique.

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