Testing Preparation

• When testing substrates or surfaces,
  replicate your typical manufacturing
• Please apply each sample to ALL your
  substrates (performance will vary on
  different paints, finishes, and gloss levels)
  • Pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) films
    require uniform pressure for optimal
    performance
    • Use the same amount of pressure as
      your manufacturing process or apply
      using your laminator through the
      normal operations
    • Use rubber nip rollers with 40-60 psi
      lamination pressure
  • Use a sharpie marker to mark each with
    material name and application date
  • Record real-time notes below to gauge
    how each sample felt when applying
    and removing

Observation Table Tips

• At each evaluation time, assess the
  adhesion by peeling back a small amount
  of material and recording its feel
• Utilize the following feedback
  characteristics in the Surface Notes:
  • Fell off
  • Hard to remove
  • Zippy/quick removal
  • Slow/smooth removal
• For optional UV testing, leave film outside for
  2-4 weeks and peel back film each week to
  observe characteristics