Applying Vinyl Film: 

• • Optimal temperature for the application of our films is 70 degrees F. 
  • Pressure sensitive vinyls may resist sticking immediately to very cold surfaces. 
  • Do not apply wet. The warranty is voided for wet applications. 
  • Apply only to clean smooth non–porous surfaces. 

Preventing Edge Curl: 

• • Cut a l” border around images printed with solvent or ecosolvent. 
  • Edge sealing is recommended – using a fine–tip brush paint the edges of the film with a commercial grade product. 

Durability: 

• • Outdoor durability will vary depending on finishing and exterior conditions. Use of a UV protective clear coat or over laminate film will extend the outdoor durability. Current rating is up to 5 years pending on environment. 

Plotter Cutting: 

• • Use a sharp 45 degree blade at slow cutting speeds with swivel type of cutters. Optimal cutting pressures vary depending on plotter type and blade sharpness. Typical pressure is between 135 grams and 165 grams. Never cut into the printed image. 

Printing: 

• • Water based inks will not adhere properly. Use only UV inks. Use lower temperatures 
  • High printer temperature settings can cause the film to expand and contract resulting in tunneling on the release liner. Heavy concentrations of ink, especially ecosolvent inks, will contribute to shrinking and edge curl.

Adhesive used on Griff Decorative Films special effect film products is a permanent type pressure sensitive, water clear, non-toxic acrylic. 

Adhesive Thickness: 0.9 +/- 0.1 mil (0.0009 +/-0.0001”) 

Adhesive Type: Permanent type Acrylic #123 

Adhesive Properties: PSTC-1 180º Peel 1.9 lb/inch 

PSTC-7 Shear Resistance 1” x 1” x 1000 grams 63.0 Hrs. 

Loop Tack – 2.7 Lb/inch 

Performance: 

“Prime” Griff films are coated with a permanent acrylic 123 adhesive for a wide variety of surfaces. This adhesive  provides excellent bonding to metal, paper, board, polyester, polyethylene, PVC, polycarbonate, etc. Our adhesive is water clear  and resistant to discoloration. 

For maximum adhesive performance Griff Decorative Films recommends application of product (shelf-life) within two  years of manufacturing; however time spans in excess of three years have been reported with no noticeable decay in adhesion  properties. 

If Griff’s adhesive is to be removed the following solutions are suggested: d-limonene, Xylene (Xylol) and denatured alcohol.

Caution: Test above solutions on a small unnoticeable portion of the surface to be sure there are no detrimental effects.

Note: All data indicated represents typical values only and are not specifications.

Published material and information concerning Griff’s products are based upon research which the Company believes to be reliable, but such material and information does not constitute warranty. Because of the variety of possible uses for Griff’s products and the continuing development  of new uses, the Buyer should carefully consider the fitness and performance of the product for each intended use and Buyer assumes all risks in connection with such use.