which films have the largest shrinking capability.

[SolarTintWF]

My question is i use llumar films and ive noticed when doing clio, 206 and golf mk5s rear windows in one peice the film is on its limit where it wont shrink anymore without burning, usualy get around this by shrinking the last tiny fingers when the film is applied on the inside.

Has anyone found a difference in the shrinking ability of different films. Thankyou.

To answer your question yes. Different films shrink differently, like ralph said, films that wont shrink on difficult surfaces could be bad formulas, lack of adhesive, to think of a film, to thin of a film. But most of all, skill, most of the time is skill. 

 

Cheers

[dan_kohan]

I use wax, rub it on and let it dry. works great for me.

[Pyramids]

Been using wax as well for a long time. I use a damp sponge  so I get a very light coat. Film floats on it fine.

[MT1]

There are many factors that determine how well a film shrinks.  Some of them include: 

 

1.  MD/TD ratio.  This is the ratio of stretch that the polyester has been stretched in both directions when it was extruded.  Machine Direction/Transverse Direction.  Not too much and not too little.  There is a sweet spot that most installers like.  

 

2. Hard coat.  This feature on a film is a "sleeper" .  If the hard coat is slippery it will facilitate shrinking because the film will not stick to the glass and the film will float better making it easier to utilize all the film and not causing fingers to lock down and over shrink them.  

 

3. Adhesive.  I have just noticed that too much adhesive or a poor formula may cause the film to feel rubbery and just bog down the film and make it difficult to work with. Less adhesive usually makes the film feel more paper like and is easier to work with. 

 

4. 2 ply 1.5 mil.  This is the perfect thickness for a film to shrink and not crease.  If the film is 1 ply and/or 1 mil, it may shrink well but is it much easier to crease. 

 

I might be a little biased here.... but Panaflex is the easiest film I have ever had to shrink on anything.  It has been engineered to shrink with respect to what I have mentioned above. I have a difficult time shrinking most top brand films on a back glass of a 1997 cutlass supreme but with Panaflex a beginner tinter can do it.  

I never did master this back window in one piece.... LOL

[Raynotech]

That's right guys.  Rayno films are at the top of our game in terms of shrink ability and performance.  I appreciate the positive feed back mikeyfivetinter.  Call me!  I'm interested in hearing more about your experience. Anyone else wanna give it a go?  

[Dakota21601]

Hopin my samples get here soon......

[Mikeyfivetinter]

Raynotech:

 

I received my order today Will. Awesome! Yeah, really liking the Rayno. Good stuff! 

 

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