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Glass Prep & Contamination Control
Inspect the vehicle, protect the interior and prepare glass for a clean installation.
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What you’ll explore.
Skill focus: Inspect glass, seals, existing coatings and defrosters
Inspect glass, seals, existing coatings and defrosters; choose compatible cleaning tools.
Skill focus: Clean seals and edges first so trapped debris does not return to the glass.
Clean seals and edges first so trapped debris does not return to the glass.
Skill focus: Wash glass with the approved cleaner
Wash glass with the approved cleaner; scrape only where glass/tool compatibility permits.
Skill focus: Flush and squeegee the final surface
Flush and squeegee the final surface; keep adhesive tools and towels clean.
Skill focus: Inspect under raking light and reclean any visible debris before proceeding.
Inspect under raking light and reclean any visible debris before proceeding.
The learning goal
Inspect the vehicle, protect the interior and prepare glass for a clean installation.
Before you start
Basic film handling and preparation knowledge is recommended for installation lessons. Beginners should follow the complete bundle in order.