How to Choose Suitable Protective Film or Tape

· Apply sample protective film(s) to each target surface. Each paint/coating is a different surface. Each color is a different surface;

· Place the surface in a vertical (up/down) position for initial adhesion testing.

· If the film immediately falls off, it probably won’t work for this application.

· If the film is still adhering to the surface, peel a portion of the film back.

·  If the film pulls off very difficultly or tears when being removed, the tack may be too high for your application.

·  If the film pulls the paint or other coating off of the surface the tack level is definitely too high for your application.

·  If peeling the film off feels right, not too easily and not too difficultly, it is a candidate for further evaluation.

· With the protected film surface standing vertically, wait 48 to 72 hours and perform the simple peel test again. (This is important because adhesives can become a bit more aggressive with the passing of time.)

· If the film passes this dwell-time test, consider the film for further testing.

· If the film falls off by itself or if it bonds far too tightly to the surface, it may not be a good candidate for your application.