Rear-Window Heat Shrinking
Learn film positioning, anchors, controlled heat and managing fingers on curved rear glass.
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What you’ll explore.
Skill focus: Identify curvature and confirm film orientation plus the manufacturer-approved forming method.
Identify curvature and confirm film orientation plus the manufacturer-approved forming method.
Skill focus: Prepare the glass and film for Gabe's chosen method
Prepare the glass and film for Gabe's chosen method; show all anchor/preparation points.
Skill focus: Identify fingers and demonstrate where heat is directed while keeping the heat source moving.
Identify fingers and demonstrate where heat is directed while keeping the heat source moving.
Skill focus: Work progressively
Work progressively; explain the visual endpoint and stop if film scorches, creases or behaves abnormally.
Skill focus: Allow appropriate handling, inspect fit and preserve the formed pattern for installation.
Allow appropriate handling, inspect fit and preserve the formed pattern for installation.
The learning goal
Learn film positioning, anchors, controlled heat and managing fingers on curved rear glass.
Before you start
Basic film handling and preparation knowledge is recommended for installation lessons. Beginners should follow the complete bundle in order.