At the SEMA show 2017, the ASWF – American Standard Window Film company demonstrated shrinking window film process on the Excel IRP™ using Thermalform™  heat pad applicator.  IR window tint films absorbs more heat than the standard window films in the market. The Shrinking process was done using the dry method. First applying fabric softener to the window as a buffer allows, for the film to shrink without having friction.  Thermalform™ must have direct contact with the film in order to shrink, unlike a heat gun. As the film shrinks using a directional stroke towards the edge, the finger will dissipate. 

The staff at ASWF – have been a great support and help in providing input and knowledge. As all window film installers all know, films have their own personality. Starting from brand name to type of film and thickness; all contributed to the dynamics of heat application. Using Thermalform™ has simplified the shrinking process.