How does one get the wrinkles out of the clear plastic windows? The distortion is driving me batty!
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I have read other users used a hair dryer to warm the plastic to "iron out" the wrinkles , I have not tried it, I left my windshield on mine, so I keep the front rolled down.
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I agree with you there... I spent aboutique a hr with a heat gun or you can use a good hair dryer and slowly heat and smooth each plastic panel out...just be careful not to get the plastic too hot where you melt it....it took the majority of the wrinkles out..but it takes a long time.. good luck
1010568
All the folds in the windows disappeared after the cover was on the cart and sitting in the sun for a few days.
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I find that the wrinkles if any fall out. We really haven't had a problem like that. We r in Florida and maybe the warmth. From the sun helps
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According to the information that came with the enclosure, you can carefully heat the plastic with a hair dryer. I haven't tried it yet but I intend to.
702990
I doubled mine up...If you do that it should be OK... if you want a better solution, goto a camera store and buy a roll of paper background...No wrinkles and it works great...
70409
Hi Glenda, They are close to being that clear, but it appears that the outside of the cube has been polished in that picture. You have to use distilled water to get them that clear. If you use tap water, you get a lot more distortion. Also, there is a lot of residue (ice) around them when you take off the mold, so you would have to clear that away.
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i covered my picture window with two sheets of plastic. measure the coverage you need and then look at the coverage on the box. i ran the plastic from the top to the bottom, that's why i needed 2 sheets of plastic
98205
Haven't folded it yet but when I do I imagine I'll pull out the frame and then lay the fabric out one one side. Best to make sure it's completely dry inside and as clean as possible too. Then I'll probably just begin to fold it up as neatly as possible without (hopefully) creasing the plastic "windows". I don't imagine it'll be too difficult but I'd say clean and dry is more important than which side folds over the other. Also, best not to crease the window. I hope this helps.
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Replacing the glass really does take a heat gun. Being overly cautious, I used a hair dryer on a low setting and this took forever. Patience is the key to separate the glass from the video panel. Obviously, I didn't have patience this day so I ended up breaking the panel as well (thankfully I had insurance). There are video's on YouTube that explain the whole process. Can it be done - YES! Is lots of patience required - YES! If the screen in my replacement phone goes again, I have a little more confidence to do this once more.
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If I'm remembering correctly the white side is just paper. You stick the black side to the window, smooth it and remove the white paper. Good luck!
1094084
Lift the edges of thee case up a little where the air bubbles are forming! :) try to flatten it a bit if you know what I mean
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I would try some windex or some dish cleaner--- maybe even some eyeglass cleaner. Hope this helps!
540889
Beware, use soft cloth! We just used an ex dishrag and the plastic(?) screen has lots of little scratches all over which are visible using the black light.
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My application of the screen protector is clear without distortion. Your case sounds like an air bubble. Recommend carefully lifting the corner nearest the distortion and reset the shield where there distortion is located. Make sure ther are no air bubbles.
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I had the same issue I actually took a piece of blue painters tape and put it on the glass then peeled it once it was installed. Good luck
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I've never had my laminated sheet wrinkle. I use 5-mil plastic most often. If you're using 3-mil it may be too thin to support the sheet inside. Also, test your temperature. I run anywhere from 290 to 310. If I see white areas, I raise the temp and put it back through so it melts clear. And, don't forget to raise and lower the temperature in increments, especially afterward. Very important so your rollers don't warp from intense to no heat; lower slowly so the entire unit cools slowly.
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I found a long cardboard tube and role the screen up. This helps it from getting creases. If you must fold it, I would recommend folding it across the shortest side until it is the width you need and then role it up longwise.
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From what I remember, no, they should not be bent. How big is the window you are trying to cover? The trick to getting all the 'bubbles' out and flat is to start with one side and smoothe it out as you are pressing the other side with your other hand.
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I have a window that does the same thing. I think there is a rebuild kit for the window regulator, but I can't remember what web site I found it in. I'll try to find it again and if I do I'll let you know
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I'm pretty sure it is a wet application. Spay the cover, then apply it to the screen. That is if you get that far. They are very hard to separate from the backing without permanently wrinkling/creasing it!