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Reverse Rolling Window Film

Reverse rolling is a technique for installing
large pieces on the rear window alone.


It will allow you to peel the film as it is
unrolled onto the prepared, wet glass.

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Cross section of a reverse or back roll



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Finished shrink



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Lay the film out on a table or leave it on
the back window, whatever works best for you.



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Carefully peel back one foot of liner from the side.



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Mist it lightly and replace liner being careful
not to contaminate the film. Repeat on the other side.



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Use a roller about the same lenth as the height of the film.



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Roll it up starting from the side.



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Prep window



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Get the roll started by lifting the film
away from the liner and peel a little
out leaving the liner on the roll.



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Position roll and hold the film with your left hand
as you carefully unroll with your right hand.



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Keep the film about an inch or two
away from the bottom edge.



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Don't let the film touch the headliner.



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It's tricky at first but after a while it gets much easier.





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Near the end, unroll the roller out of the
film and carefully remove the rest of the liner by hand .



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Position the film.



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Squeegee.



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No more "Frankenstiening" the film!



franky


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