How are Protective Films applied?

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Both the protective film and your surface should be clean and free of any dust, oils or grease. Slowly remove the protective film from its liner and place the top edge in position, then gently smooth from the top downward and outward to remove air bubbles. To remove any bubbles, you can use an application roller or … Read more

Can Protective Films be laser cut?

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Our surface protective films are safe to cut with laser cutters. Because of the paper release liner, it is even possible to cut these films in stacks. We highly recommend testing the film with your laser equipment to determine which setting will work best.  Please contact for more information and samples for testing.

How can Protective Film be printed on?

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Most of our Protective Films are compatible with screen printing, however we recommend you provide samples to your ink vendor for testing.  It is not designed for any other printing methods.  Our Protective Films are not printable by Digital processes such as Inkjet or PPC/Laser.

How long will the adhesive last?

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There is no specific amount of time that protective film adhesive lasts, because there are many variables that can affect its use and performance in a particular application. Factors such as the type the surface being adhered to, quality of application, external conditions,  and type of final application can all affect the performance of the adhesive … Read more

What surfaces work best with DuraLar adhesive backed film?

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DuraLar adhesive-backed film sticks best to most smooth, flat, clean surfaces . But it will NOT stick to surfaces like blocks, fabric, and other rough surfaces. The performance of the film will also be affected by external conditions like the environment its being used in.