GAM GAG1810 User Manual

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GAM Product #GAG1810

Rosco Product #105 9181 00625

PRODUCT INSTRUCTIONS

Before you apply WindowGrip™, GAM recommends reading
the instructions and applying a small test piece to familiarize your­self with the material and the application process.

Clean window with a non-ammonia cleaner before installing
WindowGrip™. This is particularly important if you intend to
shoot through the window and want maximum clarity or if you
intend to leave WindowGrip™ on the glass for extended peri­ods. For best results, apply to inside of windows.

Measure & test fit WindowGrip™. After measuring the window,
unroll WindowGrip™ and cut it 1/8” larger than the area to be
covered, leaving material to trim for a precise fit. Wet window
with a spray bottle containing a solution of a few drops of Joy™
liquid dish detergent per 34 oz (or 1 liter) of distilled water.

Remove clear backing liner from WindowGrip™ to expose
adhesive, being careful to avoid creasing it. To remove the back­ing liner more easily, align two pieces of cellophane tape on
opposite sides of the same corner of the WindowGrip™ sheet,
leaving a short length of tape overhanging the sheet. Press the two
overhanging pieces of tape together and then pull them apart
quickly to pull the sheet from its liner. Remove the backer diago­nally from one corner towards the opposite corner being careful
not to fold, wrinkle or touch the adhesive side against other sur­faces, and discard it. Spray the adhesive side of WindowGrip™
with water & detergent solution before applying to window.

After applying the film to the glass, use a clean rubber squeegee
to push water and air bubbles from between the glass and film
to the edges. Work a small area at a time, from left to right. If
squeegee begins to drag, spray more moisture onto the Win­dowGrip™ to make the squeegee slide more smoothly. Using a
clean, soft, lint-free cloth, smooth the film surface and absorb any
excess moisture. Do no use paper towels as they may scratch the
surface. Trim excess material with a sharp mat knife. After trim­ming, apply pressure with squeegee over entire area to ensure
that WindowGrip™ is firmly in place, and eliminate any remain­ing air bubbles by pushing them to the edge. Use a soft lint-free
cloth again to absorb any moisture accumulated at the edges.
WindowGrip™ can be left on the window for a day or a year.
When you’re ready to remove it, simply peel it off, with a steady
pull. Any adhesive residue on the window can be cleaned with
a window cleaner or ammonia and a razor blade.

GAM CineFilter™ on top of the WindowGrip™: Static cling
will maintain an additional layer of non-adhesive GAM Cine­Filter™ in place for days. This unique ability will enable you to
apply one level of filtering over the window, such as Window­Grip™ full CTO and then add a neutral density or correction
filter should the exterior light increase during shooting. Simply
lift off the extra layer if exterior lighting decreases.

TOOLS NEEDED FOR APPLYING WINDOWGRIP™

• 5” GAM Rubber Squeegee

• Sharp mat knife or knife

• Ruler

Thoroughly wet glass with spray bottle and starting at the top of the
window, apply WindowGrip™ using a hard rubber squeegee to
remove water between the sheet and the glass. Also spray non­adhesive side to ease the squeegee’s travel. Apply it gently, taking
extra care in the corners to avoid wrinkles and creases. Gently
push any air bubbles out to the edges with squeegee.

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• Soft lint-free cloth

• 12 oz solution of distilled water and liquid dish
detergent in a spray bottle (one teaspoon of detergent
per 12 oz/ 1 liter of water)

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• Clean window with a non-ammonia cleaner before installing WindowGrip™.

• Measure & test fit WindowGrip™.

• Wet window with a spray bottle containing a solution of one teaspoon
of Joy™ liquid dish detergent in 12 oz (or 1 liter) of distilled water.

• Peel clear backing to expose adhesive using two small lengths of low-tack tape
at a corner of the sheet. Discard the clear backing and spray the adhesive side of
WindowGrip™ with water & detergent solution.

• Apply WindowGrip™ using a hard rubber squeegee to remove water. Smooth with
a clean, soft, lint-free cloth. Contact GAM for a 5” GAM rubber squeegee.

• Trim excess with a sharp mat knife.

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• Use a firm, hard, 5 inch Squeegee for best results.

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