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UV Protective Films..., by John The Badgers on Jul 30, 2023 15:25:38 GMT 1, Not sure if this of any help to anyone, but fortunate to have quite a sunny aspect to where I have a lot of my bits, always concerned as to fading etc.

I've read about anti UV films that you can apply to windows etc.

As a trial, I bought a 1m sample, thought I'd give it a try on a couple of Perspex blocks, and a glass fronted book case to see how it goes.

Thought I would detail it to hopefully help anyone?

I bought 1m x 500mm from Active Window Films, cost £6.99 which included shipping. Quick delivery, and good to deal with -



I thought I would start with 2 Perspex blocks in which I have a couple of nice signed postcards.

Firstly, you need to make sure the surface squeaky clean, no dust etc. I made up in an old sprayer some warm water, with a bit of washing up liquid.



Once the surface clean, carefully handle the film, I used the Perspex block as a template, and you easily cut the film with a craft knife etc. Its crucial how you handle the film, it will crease a bit like tin foil, and then its no good, so be careful -



Use your spray to them liberally coat the surface of what you are protecting. Don't spare the horses with this, found the wetter the better.

The cut film has a protective layer. Get 2 bits of tape on the corner, and separate  -



One side is slightly sticky, this goes on the surface you are protecting. I also sprayed this face with the solution. This enables you to 'slide' the film into position.

I then used a rubber blade I use to clean my windows, and use this to squeegee any excess liquid and any air bubbles. This very straight forward, you very quickly get rid of any.

That's about it, all really straight forward.

You cant see any traces of the film, perfectly clear. Would have no hesitation about tackling this job myself on my windows.

Hope this helps.

Not sure if this of any help to anyone, but fortunate to have quite a sunny aspect to where I have a lot of my bits, always concerned as to fading etc.

I've read about anti UV films that you can apply to windows etc.

As a trial, I bought a 1m sample, thought I'd give it a try on a couple of Perspex blocks, and a glass fronted book case to see how it goes.

Thought I would detail it to hopefully help anyone?

I bought 1m x 500mm from Active Window Films, cost £6.99 which included shipping. Quick delivery, and good to deal with -



I thought I would start with 2 Perspex blocks in which I have a couple of nice signed postcards.

Firstly, you need to make sure the surface squeaky clean, no dust etc. I made up in an old sprayer some warm water, with a bit of washing up liquid.



Once the surface clean, carefully handle the film, I used the Perspex block as a template, and you easily cut the film with a craft knife etc. Its crucial how you handle the film, it will crease a bit like tin foil, and then its no good, so be careful -



Use your spray to them liberally coat the surface of what you are protecting. Don't spare the horses with this, found the wetter the better.

The cut film has a protective layer. Get 2 bits of tape on the corner, and separate  -



One side is slightly sticky, this goes on the surface you are protecting. I also sprayed this face with the solution. This enables you to 'slide' the film into position.

I then used a rubber blade I use to clean my windows, and use this to squeegee any excess liquid and any air bubbles. This very straight forward, you very quickly get rid of any.

That's about it, all really straight forward.

You cant see any traces of the film, perfectly clear. Would have no hesitation about tackling this job myself on my windows.

Hope this helps.