Does it matter which side goes on the glass as far as affecting the reflectivity/heat control? Also, the edges and corners are curling up after I placed it as instructed. Any tips?
2033351
Yes, you must follow directions on which side of the film goes against the window and which faces out to reflect heat. I too had trouble with the film curling no matter what I did and ended up using tape around the edges and am unhappy with the way it looks although it does help reflect the heat.
2033352
Hi, sounds like it might be too late, but in the few installations I've done with the various Gila cling films, I've rolled it out and placed some books to get it to flatten out for a few days before installing. I haven't had any problems with corners not sticking. I cut to size first, rather than trying to use a razor blade or Xacto to cut after on the window. I've tried both, and cutting first definitely works better for me. Remember to spray some water (mixed with a few drops of dish soap) onto the entire window surface before applying film. Don't be stingy with the water, don't hose it down, but a good spray all over works well to allow you to slide the film around to position just right. Then simple squeegee top to bottom, inside out (I used one of the clean up squeegees you can get for shower doors). As to which side, if it is the heat-reducer film, definitely reflective side out toward the heat source. I have a storm door, so I put it on the storm door rather than main door (which is also full glass) so I was reflecting heat away closer to the heat source (e.g. Sun) and less heat would get trapped between the main door and storm door. Hope this helps.
2033353
The instructions did state that a certain side needed to go against the glass so this may be be the problem. The glass also needs to be sprayed with water before applying the film.
664586
I only checked the left side. Today I checked the right side and it is smooth like the case I'd rubbing the glass down
313036
I have not tried first hand, but a very knowledgeable contractor friend has warned me that tint applied to the inside of double paned glass can draw heat inside. Light hits the film, heats up, then the heat is trapped by the outside pane. Again, I have not tried it myself and the type of tint may matter, but his explanation makes sense to me
157288
I've had mine for 3 months now & it lays perfectly flat. Its somewhat heavy so I don't see the edges curling up anytime!
1212375
Me too. I think that's all too common with tempered glass screen covers. The good news is that the problem, at least for me, gets better over time and the cover now sticks better.
2195904
No. It shouldn't matter. Both sides seem to get warm, and they heating pad can be removed and flipped over anyhow.
2249051
The silver side is the reflective side, so the other writer probably had that facing in. If you have the silver side facing out of your windows, it might be effective to reflect heat and glare.
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****EDIT****I This answer was for another product. I changed it to reflect this product.***Once you lay the screen protector down you can not lift it up to readjust. The youtube video I saw said it was ok to try and adjust it if you don't get it lined up the first time. I centered the speaker hole and then realized the speaker cutout was not centered. once i lifted it back up it would not reapply. and yes they changed something because the speaker grill no longer centers like explained in the video I watched. LIkea few reviews said buy 3 because you may need to use them all just to get one clean install with no dust. ****EDIT****I This answer was for another product. I changed it to reflect this product.***Once you lay the screen protector down you can not lift it up to readjust. The youtube video I saw said it was ok to try and adjust it if you don't get it lined up the first time. I centered the speaker hole and then realized the speaker cutout was not centered. once i lifted it back up it would not reapply. and yes they changed something because the speaker grill no longer centers like explained in the video I watched. LIkea few reviews said buy 3 because you may need to use them all just to get one... » Read More ****EDIT****I This answer was for another product. I changed it to reflect this product.***Once you lay the screen protector down you can not lift it up to readjust. The youtube video I saw said it was ok to try and adjust it if you don't get it lined up the first time. I centered the speaker hole and then realized the speaker cutout was not centered. once i lifted it back up it would not reapply. and yes they changed something because the speaker grill no longer centers like explained in the video I watched. LIkea few reviews said buy 3 because you may need to use them all just to get one clean install with no dust. « Show Less
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One side has a slightly tacky side that adheres it to the carpet. Depending upon what is happening on top of the shield, keep in mind that it is ONLY a Saran Wrap type covering for carpet.
108356
Mine do not have a bumpy side; they are texturally identical on all sides. Perhaps you have a different version?
1052519
Took me awhile to realize this, but it rotates. I set it about where I wanted it before installation and then adjusted it a couple clicks after installation. I used my finger in place of the handhold to prevent scratches but that may not work if tighter than mine.
674133
I also use this unit, and you seem to be a victim of heat expiation. With the amount of heating directed at a small area of what I assume was a cool shower door caused that area to expand.(It being safety glass one small stress fracture and the whole thing shatters) Most times this happens on the soap scum that builds up around the edges, and to much time in one spot and bam.
2256510
from my brief use of this camera i have not noticed the heating of the side of the camera. now, i'm assuming that you're talking about the hand held side, right? if it's the screen side, well, i haven't notice anything unusal on that side too. hope this helps-gy.
1955207
I haven't had that problem. If it is curling on the edges, it may mean that there is some high temperatures near by. Do you have it near the oven and stove? We have one of ours there, but we don't use the oven very often and when we do we move the pad. This is what I would do. I would for sure notify the manufacturer and let them know. It may only be a defect in your pad and I am sure they would replace the pad and would probably like to have the curling one back so they can figure out the problem.
1974187
Not a problem at all. It's clear glass so there won't be any distortion. Just make absolutely sure you've cleaned away all dust and debris before you apply the screen protector.
1783161
There is a ruberized side that the directions said should be on the projection side. I did not experiment with both sides and I am very happy with the ruberized side out.
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Yes, when you pull the film off, that side is sticky too. Putting the new screen glass on is not too different from applying a screen protector, except of course the glass isn't flexible.