Xerox 003R06709 User Manual

Application Ideas and Procedures

Xerox Wide Format Supplies Applications Guide 

Version 2.0; April 2005

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• Including alloys of tin, copper, magnesium, lead: Not recommended.

• Stainless steel substrates tend to maintain cold surface temperatures longer then most substrates. The use of a heater immedi-

ately before and after application accelerates bond.

• Generally not recommended.

• Use high quality exterior grade paints.

• To ensure the substrate is properly galvanized, it is recommended to test all lots of galvanized steel. The following prepared

solution is recommended:

• Prepare 1 molar solution of copper sulphate (25g of CuSO4 mixed in 1 litre of deionised or purified water). Apply solution 

to the substrate using a dry clean rag. Surface is properly galvanized if solution turns ‘black’ - continue with preparation 
procedures. A resulting ‘copper’ color indicates lack of galvanizing - do not use steel sheet.

• Preparation of galvanized steel: Remove any zinc oxide, zinc hydroxide, and the like from the surface by mechanically 

brushing the surface with a plastic abrasive pad. Degrease with a petroleum-distillate solvent such as Heptane, wipe surface
with a clean dry cloth. Wipe surface with isopropyl alcohol, and dry with a clean dry cloth before solvent evaporates.

• Using a soft, clean, lint free cloth, wipe the surface with isopropyl alcohol, wipe substrate dry BEFORE solvent evaporates.

IMPORTANT: Failure to properly prepare polycarbonate before over-lamination may result in severe air bubbles. Test for 
out-gassing by applying a small sample of film intended to be used to the polycarbonate, then oven bake the applied 
sample for 18 to 24 hours at 149°F to 158°F (65°C to 70°C). Resulting bubbles under the vinyl indicates out-gassing. 
If out-gassing occurs, application of vinyl to the polycarbonate is not recommended or warranted.

• Using a soft, clean, lint free cloth, wipe the surface with isopropyl alcohol, and wipe substrate dry BEFORE solvent 

evaporates. 
IMPORTANT: Failure to properly prepare before over-lamination may result in severe air bubbles. Test for out-gassing by
applying a small sample of film intended to be used to the fiberglass, allow to set at room temperature for 24 hours or 
oven bake for 3 hours at 149°F (65°C). If bubbles appear, out-gassing is occurring. Cure for 5 days at 140°F (60°C) and 
repeat test.

• Glass must be perfectly clean. Remove any tape, stickers, paint, or stain overspray, using a single edge razor blade scraper

and/or a 4" razor blade scraper (available at most hardware stores).

• Spray the glass with cleaning solution once more, dry using a soft rubber window squeegee. Wipe the edges using lint-free cloth.
• NOTE: Wetting the glass with cleaning solution (DuPont Prepsol or isopropyl alcohol) will reduce the chance of scratching the

surface during the scraping process. Use a fresh blade for each job. Check the blade for imperfections that may cause scratches.