Need some advice

Here is the deal. I have installed auto and home (all 1.5 mil) for 14 years. The local glass company has contacted me and wants me to install 7 mil on 133 pieces of glass (1200 ft). This is double pane glass that will be filmed before installing it in frames. They will take the filmed glass 7 hours away to install (gov. job). I have never installed film this thick and I am worried about the cure time and how it will turn out. I sure could use some direction on this. The money is great if I decide to do it, just worried about it.

With 7 mil just squeegee it out really well, you want to get as much solution out as possible. Also find out if they require it being anchored, if so that could be a problem with the glass being installed 7 hours away..Good luck man

Installing it within the frame doesnt usually count as a secure anchoring. Its a corner cut by a lot of folks getting into s/s films try to do at first. Not saying its you, a lot of times if the gc or someone involved in the bid.

A tool like this helps to really push everything out.

I asked specifically about anchoring and there was no mention of it in the specs. The bid packet was very specific about what kind of film and what brand. I have not talked to the gc as I am subbing under the glass company. I just didn't know what to expect as far as installing it, sounds like some extra squeeging though.

blue max with an unger. just make sure you over lap each pass, then do it again 3-4 times/window.
the heavy duty sqgy that larry shown is alright, but bows in the middle and you leave water in the center of the sqgy.

good luck.

the 6" one seems to work well

7 mill is not really that bad to work with, Sometimes filming loose glass can be a PITA because it can move around when you are pushing the water out. One thing I can tip I can give you, If the windows have a common w or h , have the roll pre cut, then you only need to make 2 cuts.

Will a normal Olfa cut this stuff?

Yea.Yer gona need to push dows a little harder,just keep a good tip and you will be ok.

I recently did a job just like that.... and it wasn't as bad as I had thought it would be.

I had other issues with it.... but something you probably won't have to worry about.


-R

The blade can like to wander when your cutting, utilizing the factory edge is handy. You'll nail the job decent amount of work too!

I'd cut them a bit large, install, let them sit while you're doing some more pieces, than go back and cut them, it'll tack up a bit and prevent the film from moving around...

I'm going to give them a $ amount tomorrow. I won't say how much, but it is the most I have ever charged for film. Thanks for all the replys, guys. I also just noticed something. I guess I am kind of charter member here on Tintdude. I seen one of the guys on here is member 23,000 something. I am member number 68 .

on these type of installations, a Film Handler works great. you can cut the film to almost exact size and probably not have to cut any of it (especially since oyu are filming before installation.

Dude their's some great advice in there to work with... 1 thing i'll add is get your soap mix right, to much or too little slip can cause drama's... I use a mix of 2parts jj baby shampoo to 1 part detergent 4 security film. The baby shampoo allows you to slide the film till its in place but once you push with you squeegee its sticks. The detergent allows you engough "soap" to get the glass clean. toy around with it a bit youll get it right.... If you pull the job take some 7mill home and fit it on a couple of panels to get a feel for it. If you can leave them on your house to c how they dry out... Remember once its on and dry its dam hard to get it off, if you want to take em off do it with in an hour of putting it on.... Good luck mate